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A BETTER SAFER GAMEVincent Arsi
The Goal
• Improve safety of the game by reducing the risk of concussions. Keep our players safe and increase our players and staffs knowledge and understanding of concussions.
The Facts
• Between 1.6 and 3.8 million sports-related concussions every year.
• High school athletes sustain an estimated 136,000 to 300,000 concussions per year.
• Second Impact Syndrome can lead to sever and sometimes permanent brain damage.
• Reducing the incidence of concussion in sports has become a public health priority.
Revolution 360 Helmets
• The most innovative Riddell helmet
out on the market today• New design focuses on the mandible
and front of head• Reduces an 80G impact to a 40G • Its honeycomb interior allows for a proper
fit to any head• 30% less likely to receive a concussion• Cost: 309.99 per helmet
www.riddell.com
Brain Pad Mouth Guard• A top mouth guard on the market
• Secures joint-jaw protection
• Dual channels transmit energy from
impact away from the brain and into the
Brain-Pad
Cost: ranges from $20 - $30 per guard
www.brainpads.com
Impact Indicator• Product of Battle Sports Science• A chin strap with a micro-sensor chip• Measures the force and duration of a hit to a player’s
helmet• Instantly, players and coaches can know if a possible
head injury is detected• Can be purchased online or in select sporting goods
stores• Cost: retail price $150.00• More information on product and
store locations can be found at:
www.battlesportsscience.com
Neck Strengthening• Mansion Athletics• Plate loaded neck machine• 4 way machine front/back & left/right• Provides resistance training for all neck muscles• Neck strengthening can slow down
dangerous changes in direction of the
head• Also act as shock absorbers, reducing
the impact of a hit
Cost: $400.84
www.mansionathletics.com
ImPACT Testing• Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive
Testing
• Most-widely used and most scientifically validated computerized concussion evaluation system.
• 190 peer reviewed and over 125 independent studies) on concussion management, validating
ImPACT's model.
ImPACT Continued• Computerized Test• Approximately 25 minutes to complete• Measures player symptoms, verbal and visual memory,
processing speed, and
reaction time• Provides reliable baseline test information• Results are presented as a PDF file and can be emailed• Automatically stores data from repeat testing• Compatible with PC and MAC
ImPACT Cost• Individual Testing
• Individual Baseline test - $10.00• Individual Post- Injury test - $20.00
• Package Deal – (per year)• 75 baseline & 25 post-injury test - $350.00• 300 baseline & 90 post-injury test - $500.00• 500 baseline & 150 post-injury - $750.00
Total Cost• 10 Revolution 360 helmets – $3,099.90• 30 BrainPad mouth guards - $750.00• 5 Impact Indicators - $750.00• 1 Plate loaded neck machine - $400.84• ImPACT Test Package 1 - $350.00
• Total: $5,350.74
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