#flag-football

#flag-football

A neuroscientist and CTE advocate (oh, and former WWE superstar), Christopher Nowinski, dedicates his social media presence to try and educate kids and parents about the dangers of concussions, particularly when it comes to playing youth football. He says that most youth football coaches don't know the first thing about coaching football at all. He also says that the average youth football coach knows little to nothing about concussions or chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease likely caused by repeated head injuries.

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Bobby Okereke expressed his admiration for the young Nigerian national flag football team, noting their promise and strong spirit, though he highlighted the need for improvement in quarterback play.

As California introduces its first national rule book for girls seven on seven flag football, significant changes include a new defensive position, which may lower scoring opportunities.