The University of Texas is the most recent school to embrace SyncThink’s concussion evaluation technology in college athletics to bring more objectivity to traumatic brain injury tests. Texas joins the ranks of Iowa State University, which will use EYE-SYNC technology along with Stanford University, which started utilizing the eye-tracking headsets in 2015. Palo Alto, Calif. and Massachusetts-based SyncThink […]
The NFL and NFLPA conducted a recent review of the league concussion protocol following Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton taking a hit from Denver Broncos DeMarcus Ware on opening night. While the investigation found that everything was done according to policy, with a joint statement being issued by the league and union, both parties found […]
The National Hockey League has announced changes to their concussion protocol regarding the use of concussion spotters. Last season, the NHL introduced concussion spotters into their protocol by stationing spotters at every single NHL game to watch the games live with access to live feeds with replay capabilities. The NHL’s system of concussion spotters had […]
Bill Belichick’s name is synonymous with football intelligence. Along with success on the field, the New England Patriots coach is focused on player safety as well. So when USA Football, The Bill Belichick Foundation and Safety Tag launched the inaugural 2016 Masconomet youth football season with a safety clinic in Boxford, Mass., coaches, players and cheerleaders were given complimentary […]
The National Football League (NFL) and NFL Players Association (NFLPA) recently announced changes to the League’s concussion protocol. The new elements of the protocol will discipline teams that violate the required procedures. According to the updated policy, a representative will be designated by the NFL and NFLPA to monitor how teams adhere to the protocol. […]
