TES CAN be Diagnosed

TES CAN be Diagnosed

We all know that there have been substantial studies and research going on as to how to diagnose CTE in life to identify individuals that are suffering and provide intervention and treatment. While that is ongoing, it has been our position that that is unnecessary and...
How much PROOF do we need to stop kids from playing contact sports?

How much PROOF do we need to stop kids from playing contact sports?

I just watched Malcolm Gladwell’s speech at Penn State regarding the burden of proof that is necessary before we take action.  For some reason there is a compelling need to have undeniable proof today in society before we move.  Why? I think its mostly about liability...
Let’s just call it what it is….Brain Damage

Let’s just call it what it is….Brain Damage

In my opinion, the primary issue with parents and athletes understanding the risks and dangers of contact sports goes to the mislabeling of those risks and outcomes by scientists, researchers, sports leagues and medical authorities.  That that has been creating...
Damn, I’m hanging up my rugby boots…for Mac.

Damn, I’m hanging up my rugby boots…for Mac.

Well, I guess it had to end someday….I have decided, after my last injury, to hang up my rugby boots…and it hurts…in more ways than one. See I love rugby, have loved it ever since I got pulled out of a gym when I was approached by this guy in short shorts while I was...