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CONCUSSION FAQ
What is a concussion? Red areas show where the brain impacts the skull due to the shift in momentum. A concussion is a medical diagnosis that is induced by biomechanical forces, such as a bump, blow, or jolt to the body, with an impulsive force transmitted to the...
A Countywide Program to Manage Concussions in High School Sports
By United States Sports Academy in Contemporary Sports Issues, General, Sports Studies and Sports Psychology March 7, 2014 Submitted by Gillian Hotz Ph.D, Ashlee Quintero, BSc, Ray Crittenden, MSc, Lauren Baker, David Goldstein and Kester Nedd, DO ABSTRACT Background:...
Kids and concussions: UM, Miami-Dade pioneer study of young athletes
BY CHRISTINA VEIGA AND LINDA ROBERTSON lrobertson@miamiherald.com Booker T. Washington High safety Marquis Decius stalked the wide receiver, then launched at his target. But he found himself locked on an awkward vector toward a helmet-to-helmet collision. The impact...
Over the Ball with Kevin Flynn Interview
Kevin Flynn covers the futures of FIFA and Sepp Blatter with Jeremy Schaap, MLS' perception with Ben Grossman and the management of head injuries with David Goldstein. Country Wide Concussion Coverage Minute 40
The Forum for Nonprofits: Countywide Concussion Care Inititative
Posted on April 20, 2013by Forum for Nonprofits David Goldstein, a passionate soccer player at Ransom High School in Miami, suffered headaches, nausea and fatigue for months before finally learning that he suffered symptoms related to a concussion. More...
Ransom’s Goldstein has made an Impact – Miami Herald
Posted on Thu, Nov. 15, 2012 Ransom’s Goldstein has made an impact BY WALTER VILLA Special to The Miami Herald After suffering from a few concussions, David Goldstein of Ransom Everglades wears headgear for protection during soccer games on November 14, 2012. A...
Athletes feeling impact of new concussion policies
Football players undergo baseline testing and evaluation before resuming play November 14, 2012 By Christy Cabrera Chirinos, Sun Sentinel Cooper City football player Tyler Sabine took a brutal hit in a game early this season. The sophomore was throwing up just before...
High school athlete turns injury into crusade for better treatment of concussion injuries around state
Sunday, August 05, 2012 by Hal Habib David Goldstein, shown speaking in Tallahassee, has fought to make it illegal for virtually any high school or youth league in Florida to allow a child to return to practice or play if he's suspected of suffering a traumatic brain...
QUEST TO PROTECT YOUTH ATHLETES FROM CONCUSSIONS IN FLORIDA – Sportsconcussion.org
Our lives changed when David suffered his third concussion. It was the district final in soccer against our rival high school and my freshman had just gone into the biggest game of his life. After he had head to head contact, he kept playing the rest of the game and...
Good Work Senator – Miami Herald Letter to Editor by David Goldstein 3/15/12
State Sen. Anitere Flores successfully steered SB256/HB291 through the Legislature one year after a similar bill was defeated. She demonstrated commitment and perseverance in pushing legislation that promotes awareness of the dangers of concussion to youth athletes....
FLORIDA CONCUSSION BILL HEADS TO GOV. SCOTT FOR SIGNATURE
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Legislature today unanimously passed a bill that will help prevent head injuries among student athletes in Florida. Sponsored by Senator Anitere Flores, R-Miami, the bill passed unanimously from the Senate and will now be sent to...
LEGISLATURE PASSES FLORES’ BILL TO PROTECT STUDENTS FROM HEAD INJURIES
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Legislature today unanimously passed a bill that will help prevent head injuries among student athletes in Florida. Sponsored by Senator Anitere Flores, R-Miami, the bill passed unanimously from the Senate and will now be sent to...
Concussion Bill Nears Finish Line – WCTV
Every year thousands of Floridians suffer traumatic brain injuries. Many of the injured are high school athletes, who get back in the game after suffering a concussion. Legislation would take the decision to keep playing out of the hands of players and coaches and...
State Makes 2nd Attempt At Passing Concussion Bill
TAMPA -- Youth sports leagues could be the latest group required to educate parents, players and coaches about head injuries and concussions. Legislators in Florida's House and Senate could vote this week on bills mandating new training for coaches and increased...
NFL Pushes Concussion Legislation To Protect Prep Players
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The National Football League and former Miami Dolphins star Nat Moore are calling on the Florida Senate to pass legislation that would require high school athletes to have medical clearance before they could return to...
Keeping student athletes brain-healthy – WTSP.com
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Every year an estimated 140,000 high school athletes suffer concussions nationwide and too many of them are returning to play before they have recovered. The Florida Legislature is moving to put tougher restrictions in place to prevent youth...
Student athletes suffer the stings of concussions while lawmakers fail to help | Miami New Times
Natasha Helmick goes up for a header during a Dallas soccer match and gets speared in the left temple by an opponent. The 14-year-old, a talented center midfielder playing in the choice Lake Highlands Girls Classic League, crumples to the ground. She can't see...
New rules protect student athletes from brain injuries – Miami Herald
High school senior Michael Espinel, a defensive player for Belen Jesuit Preparatory’s football team, has suffered three concussions in two seasons. In November 2009, Belen was practicing for the state championship semi-finals. Michael received a blow to the head...
Dennis Jones, Florida Senator, Sabotaged a Bill That Could Have Saved Young Athletes’ Lives | Miami New Times
Back in January, Florida was ahead of the curve on an important national issue. Yes, you read that right. That's when a bill designed to protect youth athletes from concussion passed the Florida House. The new law would require kids who had suffered a suspect head...
Playing Doctor: Politicking Medical Professionals Kill Anti-Concussion Bill, Leaving Kids Unprotected | Broward Palm Beach New Times
Pop quiz. You're a legislator, and you've got a chance to vote on a bill that would protect kids from deadly brain injuries at no additional cost to the state. If passed, the bill would make sure that student athletes who might have concussions get checked out by a...