Practice Like Pros

Our mission is to advocate positive change in youth and high school football practice.

[Atavus Football @AtavusFootball]

A post from NFHS on the increased safety of high school football: https://t.co/Q3olo6q2CW

[Practice Like Pros @PLPFoundation]

@NJSIAA @NJFCA Practice like Pros!!

[NJSIAA @NJSIAA]

Announcing a football collaboration between the NJSIAA, the @NJFCA and @PLPFoundation.

[Concussion & CTE Foundation @ConcussionCTEfn]

“If you think your teammate has a concussion, it’s your job to speak up and tell a medical liaison. It’s what a good teammate does.”

-#NASCAR driver @MyattSnider on #TeamUpSpeakUp

Join Myatt and take the pledge at https://t.co/pkgTfzpE2K

[Practice Like Pros @PLPFoundation]

Our programs are coming to a city near you. Check out our schedule on our website or contact us!

https://t.co/mxmUyrXtia

[Practice Like Pros @PLPFoundation]

This is why the @NCAA and @NFHS_Org need to adapt our practice model! Reduce contact and injuries! #practicelikepros #nfl #ncaa #football https://t.co/YKlRafcNvU

[Practice Like Pros @PLPFoundation]

This is why the @NCAA and @NFHS_Org need to adapt our practice model! Reduce contact and injuries! #practicelikepros #nfl #ncaa #football https://t.co/YKlRafcNvU

[Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. @ChrisNowinski1]

If you played college football, or care about someone who did, read this. Good luck not crying at what become of too many of our brothers. Are you ready to do something about it? The NCAA Is Running Out Of Excuses On Brain Injuries https://t.co/reBLjtvnOL via @deadspin

[Concussion & CTE Foundation @ConcussionCTEfn]

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disease found in athletes, military veterans, and others with a history of repetitive brain trauma. Learn about what #CTE is, the history of the disease, its causes, and much more:

https://t.co/NkVCI8WDr5

[Troy Vincent, Sr. @TroyVincentSr]

This #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, the @NFL, @NFLPA & @Cigna are teaming up for a forum on #mentalhealth in sports. Get involved here: https://t.co/moMGAJ5etl

[Falcons In The Community @FalconsCR]

Breakout session #2 featuring the Atlanta Falcons Team Psychologist, The Taylor Hooton Foundation and Practice Like Pros is now underway❗️

#ATLCoachesHuddle

[Practice Like Pros @PLPFoundation]

Make sure your parents and coaches are educated! #concussion #CTE #football https://t.co/kiBcgDgeJG

[Concussion & CTE Foundation @ConcussionCTEfn]

WATCH: Dr. Robert Cantu, our co-founder and medical director, explains Post-Concussion Syndrome (#PCS), which is when #concussion symptoms persist for longer than six weeks.

https://t.co/ZJYPS0b4qE

[Allan Walsh🏒 @walsha]

The NFL concussion settlement is broken and "on the brink of collapse. Once again, it’s the retired players suffering from dementia that are left to suffer. https://t.co/YDkfPSVzaP

[Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. @ChrisNowinski1]

At Seau symposium, #CTE researcher makes his case against youth tackle football. (Although I would argue it's not my case, it's the case of science and reason, one that we need to talk about if we want to prevent future CTE cases in football players) https://t.co/hEIlwoDcgp

[ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk]

The NFL passed a major rule change today, banning all plays on which a player lowers his head to initiate contact with the helmet https://t.co/3Fi5HHG9WD

[Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. @ChrisNowinski1]

Do you use #concussion baseline testing? New study finds >50% of athletes fail at least one validity indicator. @dralessi says it's of "Little use when making a diagnosis of concussion or determining when it is safe" to return. Thoughts? https://t.co/fzZwrBcrMN

[Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. @ChrisNowinski1]

Did you know?

77% of pediatricians would not allow their child to play tackle football. https://t.co/ibcrGJr0ER

The authors recommend @AmerAcadPeds update their 2015 position statement to fit the position of their membership. #FlagFootballu14

[Concussion & CTE Foundation @ConcussionCTEfn]

16 Hall of Famers and the top 5 #NFL players ever make up the Flag Football Under 14 All-Time Greatest Team. The team is composed entirely of players who didn't start tackle football until high school or later.

#FlagFootballu14

https://t.co/WDKEbBzhjE

[Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. @ChrisNowinski1]

#Concussion lawsuit: HS football player developed seizure disorder after 2 concussions in 48 hours. Claims coach discouraged him from seeking medical care after 1st so he could play in homecoming game, where he collapsed on sideline. https://t.co/W9LXfS2GsG

[Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. @ChrisNowinski1]

Is Tackle Football for Children Harming Their Brains? via @EverydayHealth. Creating consensus on policy based on incomplete information is difficult. But with science, all information is considered incomplete, so let's keep the discussion going! https://t.co/pLtOxoLa2N

[CBS Chicago @cbschicago]

Son of Bears great Dave Duerson to testify in Springfield today, urging lawmakers to approve legislation banning children under age 12 from playing organized tackle football in Illinois. https://t.co/dnXviMJAMK