Heartbeats not Headlines.
Written by Jerry Fife
In the high-stakes world of modern sports, when an athlete goes down, the first question everyone asks is, “What happened?” Almost instantly, the focus shifts to the mechanism of injury—the precise, acute biomechanical event that caused tissue to fail. We analyze the moment a knee buckled into valgus collapse or the exact rotational force of a … Continue reading “The 5 Whys of Athletic Safety: How the DAS Curriculum Gets to the Root Cause”
Written by Jerry Fife
The National Football League (NFL) recently announced Guardian Caps will be allowed during the upcoming season, a decision sparking conversations and strong opinions among players, teams, and regulatory bodies. This move has far-reaching implications for player safety, performance, and the future of America’s most popular sport. By examining the perspectives of the NFL, players, the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE), and helmet manufacturers, we can gain a nuanced understanding of the impact and complexities of this change.
ProTect Athletics was created to help disseminate information to inform and educate all levels of individuals with safety concerns in athletics. We advocate for the safety of all involved in the world of athletics. We will not try to influence your use or dismissal of any product, practice, or procedure. We will help to provide all the data needed for you to make an informed decision that is best for you, your athlete(s), your staff, your program or even your child.
This change will have a trickle-down effect to all levels of athletics, is this the best option for you?
