The National Football League (NFL) recently announced Guardian Caps will be allowed
during the upcoming season, a decision sparking conversations and strong opinions among …

The 32 NFL players who ended last season wearing helmet models not approved by the
league and the NFL Players Association will have no such option this coming season. The …

It seems like yesterday, but it was actually 15 years ago that I was one of the hundreds of
certified athletic trainers (ATs) across the country diligently recording exposure and injury …

GUEST EDITORIAL dropping the sport, and an overt concern for the health and well-being
of the student-athlete has in fact been central to the sport for over a century. Interestingly …

The article discusses the use of protective cups by male athletes. A survey found that only a
small percentage of high school and college athletes across various sports wear cups, with …

Reward for Increasing Football Helmet Safety? Leqal Hassles Page 1 Reward for lncreasing
Football Helmet Safety? Legal Hassles Jean Tally Football helmets have become safer in the …

Purpose: To examine perceived playing behaviors and attitudes in American football players
concerning a novel, overbuilt-style football helmet facemask. Methods: Thirty-four collegiate …

Abstract After World War II, competitive youth sports surged in popularity in the United
States. Yet no design standards existed for sports equipment that was marketed to protect …

Alarms went off last season. A minor league first-base coach, Mike Coolbaugh, was killed by
a foul ball. Cardinals outfielder Juan Encarnacion may never play again after having been …

Coaches play an important role in ensuring that safety measures, including proper helmet fit,
are practiced in youth and high school football. If proper guidelines and safety checks are …