February 20, 2025
The Evolution of Concussion Protocols in High School Football
Football remains America’s most popular high school sport, with over 1 million participants annually according to the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). But with that popularity comes risk—especially concussions.
High School and College Sports Mental Health Safety Sports like football, basketball, and baseball build toughness, but they can also break spirits. A 2023 *Journal of Athletic Training* study found 35% of high school and college athletes report anxiety or depression symptoms, with 20% linking it to injury risk—stress slows reaction times by 10%, per…