[quote="MarkRedman" post=369706][quote="fuchsia" post=369703]Concussion risk from heading in soccer starting to be identified.[/quote]
And, in today's world, these soccer leagues start as early as age 3
Very scary!!!
Maybe kids need to wear helmets to cushion the blow when they head the ball[/quote]
A couple of years ago, the big league on Long Island (Travel and in-club) has banned heading in leagues under 12.
My son got one from playing around in the backyard heading the ball and my daughter received one that was initially went undiagnosed in practice while in college.
And, in today's world, these soccer leagues start as early as age 3
Very scary!!!
Maybe kids need to wear helmets to cushion the blow when they head the ball[/quote]
A couple of years ago, the big league on Long Island (Travel and in-club) has banned heading in leagues under 12.
My son got one from playing around in the backyard heading the ball and my daughter received one that was initially went undiagnosed in practice while in college.