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A Better Safer Game

A Better Safer Game. Vincent 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.

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A Better Safer Game

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  1. A Better Safer Game Vincent Arsi

  2. The Goal • Improve safety of the game by reducing the risk of concussions. Keep our players safe andincrease our players and staffs knowledge and understanding of concussions.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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'smodel.

  9. ImPACTContinued • 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

  10. 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

  11. 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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