Recently, a referee was killed after he was punched in the face by a soccer player. His death turned into a conversation starter highlighting just how dangerous hits to the head can be and the devastating nature of brain injuries. In this case, the referee was punched once in the face at close range by a 17-year-old soccer player. Immediately after being hit he seemed to be fine, but then asked for help as he was feeling dizzy. When he started vomiting blood an ambulance was called. Once at the hospital, he slipped into a coma. He died one week later. In looking at what

A new report shows that the number of high school football players who suffer serious brain injuries is on the rise. In fact, since the National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research began collecting information on the number of serious brain injuries in 1984, the numbers have reached their highest levels. Whether you live in New York City or elsewhere, a brain injury is very serious. Some say the reason more high school football players are suffering head injuries is the way they are playing. In 1976, head-first tackles and blocks were banned. However, it now appears many players are not protecting their heads while