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"Doctors have learned a tremendous amount about concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a degenerative brain condition believed to be caused by repeated hits to the head since the first former NFL player was diagnosed with CTE in the early 2000s. Concern around the issue has only grown now that more than 100 former NFL players have received a postmortem2 diagnosis of CTE, and new research is finding that youth football may be a risk factor for CTE down the line." (Brian Resnick)

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"it’s a dangerous game of massive bodies colliding into one another. And while it may seem obvious that this sport can do extraordinary damage to brains and bodies, it’s taken far too long for the NFL, the medical community, iand football fans to fully reckon with this."

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The social and academic benefits of team sports.

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The social and academic benefits of team sports.

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Necessity demands that athletes learn valuable time management skills, otherwise they would never be able to keep up with academics and sport.

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"What a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain"

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"What a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain"

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"it’s a dangerous game of massive bodies colliding into one another. And while it may seem obvious that this sport can do extraordinary damage to brains and bodies, it’s taken far too long for the NFL, the medical community, and football fans to fully reckon with this."

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"The American Academy of Pediatrics on Tackling in Youth Football"

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"The American Academy of Pediatrics on Tackling in Youth Football"

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A significant number of concussions and catastrophic injuries occur because of improper and illegal contact, such as spear tackling. There is a culture of tolerance of head first, illegal hits. This culture has to change to one that protects the head for both the tackler and those players being tackled.

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"The American Academy of Pediatrics on Tackling in Youth Football"   “It’s this paradox,”9 said pediatrician Greg Landry, MD, FAAP in that same release, “that makes it so important for leagues to teach proper tackling technique10 and skills to avoid and absorb tackles, even if no tackling occurs throughout the seasons.”

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The social and academic benefits of team sports.

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Any athlete who has played in a championship game knows the meaning of pressure. Sports create an environment where athletes learn to conquer their natural “fight or flight” instinct to make consistent and difficult decisions under high pressure situations. This ability to function under pressure translates to a person who is better at making deadlines and working in stressful situations in the future.

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The Social and Academic Benefits of Team Sports

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"That relaxation can promote increased concentration, better memory, enhanced creativity, more effective problem solving, and an improved mood — all benefits that will extend into the classroom."(Paige Maslen)

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The social and academic benefits of playing team sports.

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The social and academic benefits of playing team sports.

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Communication skills are key in maintaining a functioning sports team, whether it’s listening to a locker room pep talk, picking up on nonverbal cues6 given by other players, or expressing a thought during a post-game debrief.

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"what a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain"

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"new research is finding that youth football may be a risk factor for CTE down the line."

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The American academy of pediatrics on Tackling in youth football

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The American academy of pediatrics on Tackling in youth football

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"significant number of concussions and catastrophic injuries occur because of improper and illegal contact, such as spear tackling.There is a culture of tolerance of head first, illegal hits."(Ben Hershey)

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What a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain

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What a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain

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"Of the 202 brains, 177, or nearly 90 percent, were diagnosed with CTE. And there was a pattern: Those who had played football longer were more likely to have worse brain damage. Among the former NFL players in the sample, 99 percent had CTE. This suggests the effects of brain trauma on CTE are cumulative. The more trauma over a longer period, the worse the symptoms." (Resnick)

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"The Social and Academic Benefits of Team Sports"

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"The Social and Academic Benefits of Team Sports"

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University of Kansas study looking at the performance of students in grades 9 to 12 showed that more than 97% of student athletes graduated high school, 10% higher than those students who had never participated in sports. Athletes were also shown to have better G.P.A. outcomes than non-athletes.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics on Tackling in Youth Football.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics on Tackling in Youth Football.

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"Removing tackling from football altogether would likely lead to a decrease in the incidence of overall injuries, severe injuries, catastrophic injuries, and concussions."(The American Academy of Pediatrics)

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"The American Academy of Pediatrics on Tackling in Youth Football" evidence suggests an association between athletic trainers' presence and a decreased incidence of sport-related injuries, efforts should be made by football teams to have athletic trainers at the sidelines during organized football games and practices.

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The social and academic benefits of playing team sports

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This is an obvious one. Teamwork is all about collaborating with others to reach a common goal. The diverse pairing of personalities and scenarios will help your athlete become adaptable, persistent, and patient. Team sports also teach a sense of group and individual responsibility.

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What a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain

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"The number of concussions sustained during practice and gameplay in 2018 fell somewhat, from a total of 281 in 2017 to a total of 214 in 2018, according to the NFL’s injury data."(Resnick)

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What a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain

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That said, football is still the most popular sport for high school males.

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The Social and Academic Benefits of Team Sports

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The Social and Academic Benefits of Team Sports

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grades 9 to 12 showed that more than 97% of student athletes graduated high school, 10% higher than those students who had never participated in sports. Athletes were also shown to have better G.P.A. outcomes than non-athletes.

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"The symptoms of CTE creep slowly, taking 8 to 10 years to manifest 12 after initial repeated brain traumas, and can grow worse over decades.

[15]In stage I, symptoms are subtle: headaches, short-term memory loss, and loss of attention. By stage IV, “most subjects also showed profound loss of attention and concentration, executive dysfunction,13 language difficulties, explosivity, aggressive tendencies, paranoia, depression, gait and visuospatial difficulties,”14 the paper explains". (Brian Resnick)

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The social and academic benefits of playing team sports

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Team sports are said to bolster the five C’s: competence, confidence, connections, character, and caring. At the heart of this is self-esteem – an increased sense of self as a result of better social interactions, stronger relationships, and higher academic performance.

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"The Social and Academic Benefits of Team Sports"

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University of Kansas study looking at the performance of students in grades 9 to 12 showed that more than 97% of student athletes graduated high school, 10% higher than those students who had never participated in sports. Athletes were also shown to have better G.P.A. outcomes than non-athletes.

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The social and academic benefits of team sports.

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"Physical activity naturally increases blood flow to the brain and activates endorphins, chemicals that are released when you exercise. Endorphins can impact your mood and work performance, meaning athletes may be more willing and capable of tackling that next big problem." - Paige Maslen

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The American Academy of Pediatrics on Tackling in Youth Football

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The American Academy of Pediatrics on Tackling in Youth Football

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Officials and coaches must ensure2 proper enforcement of the rules of the game. A significant number of concussions and catastrophic3 injuries occur because of improper and illegal contact, such as spear tackling.4 There is a culture of tolerance of head first, illegal hits.

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what a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain

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what a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain

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"it’s a dangerous game of massive bodies colliding into one another. And while it may seem obvious that this sport can do extraordinary damage to brains and bodies, it’s taken far too long for the NFL, the medical community, and football fans to fully reckon with this." (KeithJJ)

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The social and academic benefits of team sports

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The social and academic benefits of team sports

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more than 97% of student athletes graduated high school, 10% higher than those students who had never participated in sports. Athletes were also shown to have better G.P.A. outcomes than non-athletes.(paige maslen)

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The Social and Academic Benefits of Team Sports

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The Social and Academic Benefits of Team Sports

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Team sports are an excellent source of soft skills development, as they allow athletes to grow within a supportive environment.

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What a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain

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What a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain

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"it’s a dangerous game of massive bodies colliding into one another."

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Brain chemistry gets out of whack. Concussions make people “see stars,”5 become disoriented,6 lose consciousness, become sensitive to light and sound, get headaches, and have sluggish or confused thoughts for weeks and even months.

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''Of the 202 brains, 177, or nearly 90 percent, were diagnosed with CTE. And there was a pattern: Those who had played football longer were more likely to have worse brain damage. Among the former NFL players in the sample, 99 percent had CTE. This suggests the effects of brain trauma on CTE are cumulative.''

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What a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain

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What a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain

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Of the 202 brains, 177, or nearly 90 percent, were diagnosed with CTE. And there was a pattern: Those who had played football longer were more likely to have worse brain damage. Among the former NFL players in the sample, 99 percent had CTE. This suggests the effects of brain trauma on CTE are cumulative. The more trauma over a longer period, the worse the symptoms.

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Communication skills are key in maintaining a functioning sports team, whether it’s listening to a locker room pep talk, picking up on nonverbal cues given by other players, or expressing a thought during a post-game debrief.

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Communication skills are key in maintaining a functioning sports team, whether it’s listening to a locker room pep talk, picking up on nonverbal cues given by other players, or expressing a thought during a post-game debrief.

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what a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain

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what a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain

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"Concern around the issue has only grown now that more than 100 former NFL players have received a postmortem diagnosis of CTE, and new research is finding that youth football may be a risk factor for CTE down the line."(KeithJJ)

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"The Social and Academic Benefits of Team Sports"

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"The Social and Academic Benefits of Team Sports"

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As the Janssen Sports Leadership Center says, working with teammates teaches athletes important life skills such as to respect one another, act in unselfish ways, make good decisions on behalf of the team, and not cut corners.

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A University of Kansas study looking at the performance of students in grades 9 to 12 showed that more than 97% of student athletes graduated high school, 10% higher than those students who had never participated in sports.

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The Social and Academic Benefits of Team Sports

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The Social and Academic Benefits of Team Sports

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. A University of Kansas study looking at the performance of students in grades 9 to 12 showed that more than 97% of student athletes graduated high school, 10% higher than those students who had never participated in sports. Athletes were also shown to have better G.P.A. outcomes than non-athletes.

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“The results of this study suggest that sustaining repeated head injuries during critical periods of brain maturation19 could alter neurodevelopmental trajectories, leading to later-life cognitive impairment,”

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¨ Soft skills are personal attributes that allow people to build positive social relationships. Team sports are an excellent source of soft skills development, as they allow athletes to grow within a supportive environment.¨

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The American Academy of Pediatrics on Tackling in Youth Football

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The American Academy of Pediatrics on Tackling in Youth Football

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"Once tackling is introduced, however, athletes who have no previous experience with tackling would be exposed to collisions for the first time at an age at which speeds are faster, collision forces are greater, and injury risk is higher." (The American Academy of Pediatrics)

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The Social and Academic Benefits of Team Sports

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The Social and Academic Benefits of Team Sports

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A University of Kansas study looking at the performance of students in grades 9 to 12 showed that more than 97% of student athletes graduated high school, 10% higher than those students who had never participated in sports. Athletes were also shown to have better G.P.A. outcomes than non-athletes.

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What a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain

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"There are approximately 0.41 concussions per NFL game of American football: 67.7% of concussions involve impact by another player’s helmet, 20.9% involve impact by other body regions (e.g., a knee), and 11.4% involve impact on the ground (29, 31, 32, 40). It has been reported that 9.3% of the concussions involved loss of consciousness and 2.4% of the concussions resulted in hospitalization."(Brian Resnick)

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Research Institute states that exercise can lead to a unique state of short-term relaxation. That relaxation can promote increased concentration, better memory, enhanced creativity, more effective problem solving, and an improved mood — all benefits that will extend into the classroom.

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"Team sports are an excellent source of soft skills development" (paige maslen)

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"What a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain"

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"Specifically, brains with CTE accumulate a protein called tau (which is believed to be dislodged from brain fibers during an injury). Tau clumps together in the tissues of the brain, interrupting critical information flow". (Brian Resnick)

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"At the heart of this is self-esteem – an increased sense of self as a result of better social interactions, stronger relationships, and higher academic performance."(Kyle phem)

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"Athletes were also shown to have better G.P.A. outcomes than non-athletes."

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Communication skills are key in maintaining a functioning sports team, whether it’s listening to a locker room pep talk, picking up on nonverbal cues6 given by other players, or expressing a thought during a post-game debrief.7

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" This is an obvious one. Teamwork is all about collaborating with others to reach a common goal. The diverse pairing of personalities and scenarios will help your athlete become adaptable, persistent, and patient. Team sports also teach a sense of group and individual responsibility. "

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The American Academy of Pediatrics on Tackling in Youth Football

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The American Academy of Pediatrics on Tackling in Youth Football

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"Although the effect of subconcussive blows on long-term cognitive function, incidence of CTE, and other health outcomes remains unclear, repetitive trauma to the head is of no clear benefit to the game of football or the health of football players." (The American Academy of Pediatrics)

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"Sports Leadership Center says, working with teammates teaches athletes important life skills such as to respect one another, act in unselfish ways, make good decisions on behalf of the team, and not cut corners."

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There are approximately 0.41 concussions per NFL game of American football: 67.7% of concussions involve impact by another player’s helmet, 20.9% involve impact by other body regions (e.g., a knee), and 11.4% involve impact on the ground (29, 31, 32, 40). It has been reported that 9.3% of the concussions involved loss of consciousness and 2.4% of the concussions resulted in hospitalization. (Resnick)

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"Communication skills are key in maintaining a functioning sports team, whether it’s listening to a locker room pep talk, picking up on nonverbal cues given by other players, or expressing a thought during a post-game debrief." (Maslen)

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The American Academy of  Pediatrics on Tackling in Youth Football

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The American Academy of  Pediatrics on Tackling in Youth Football

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¨Removing tackling from football altogether would likely lead to a decrease in the incidence of overall injuries, severe injuries, catastrophic injuries, and concussions." (The American Academy of Pediatrics)

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"The Social and Academic Benefits of Team Sports"

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"Team sports are said to bolster the five C’s: competence, confidence, connections, character, and caring. At the heart of this is self-esteem – an increased sense of self as a result of better social interactions, stronger relationships, and higher academic performance." (Paige Maslen)

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What a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain

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What a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain

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Football isn’t just a contact sport — it’s a dangerous game of massive bodies colliding into one another. And while it may seem obvious that this sport can do extraordinary damage to brains and bodies, it’s taken far too long for the NFL, the medical community, and football fans to fully reckon with this.

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"The American Academy of Pediatrics on Tackling in Youth Football"

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"The American Academy of Pediatrics on Tackling in Youth Football"

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Removing tackling from football altogether would likely lead to a decrease in the incidence of overall injuries, severe injuries, catastrophic injuries, and concussions. The American Academy of Pediatrics recognizes, however, that the removal of tackling from football would lead to a fundamental change in the way the game is played.

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The American academy of pediatrics on Tackling in youth football

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The American academy of pediatrics on Tackling in youth football

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"significant number of concussions and catastrophic injuries occur because of improper and illegal contact, such as spear tackling.There is a culture of tolerance of head first, illegal hits."(Ben Hershey)

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What a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain

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What a lifetime of playing football can do to the human brain

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"The number of concussions sustained during practice and gameplay in 2018 fell somewhat, from a total of 281 in 2017 to a total of 214 in 2018, according to the NFL’s injury data. But they still occur regularly."(Brian Resnick)

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working with teammates teaches athletes important life skills such as to respect one another, act in unselfish ways, make good decisions on behalf of the team, and not cut corners

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working with teammates teaches athletes important life skills such as to respect one another, act in unselfish ways, make good decisions on behalf of the team, and not cut corners

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"The American Academy of Pediatrics on Tackling in Youth Football"

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"The American Academy of Pediatrics on Tackling in Youth Football"

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" Although the effect of subconcussive blows on long-term cognitive function, incidence of CTE, and other health outcomes remains unclear, repetitive trauma to the head is of no clear benefit to the game of football or the health of football players. If subconcussive blows to the head result in negative long-term effects on health, then limiting impacts to the head should reduce the risk of these long-term health problems."

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The Social and Academic Benefits of Team Sports

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“A University of Kansas study looking at the performance of students in grades 9 to 12 showed that more than 97% of student athletes graduated high school, 10% higher than those students who had never participated in sports(1)” - Paige Maslen

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"The American Academy of Pediatrics on Tackling in Youth Football"

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"Although the effect of subconcussive blows on long-term cognitive function, incidence of CTE, and other health outcomes remains unclear, repetitive trauma to the head is of no clear benefit to the game of football or the health of football players." (The American Academy of Pediatrics)