[inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] we are live on capitol hill this morning for a discussion on concussions in youth sports. Parents and medical experts will be testifying this morning before the house energy and commerce subcommittee on oversight and investigations. Talking about Research Efforts and whats being done to protect Young Athletes from injury. This is live coverage on cspan2. It should start in just a moment or two. [inaudible conversations]. [inaudible conversations] tight schedule on tights. Were here on committees ongoing examination of concussions. This hearing follows initial roundtable we had in march where we had constructive dialogue with leading experts in the field how to challenge concussions. Todays hearing focus on youth sports, specifically areas of prevention and research. While there is always particularly sports at young age shown to have many benefits. Benefits of youth sports participation, better health, increased activity, improved aca
Hearing. We are here to continue the ongoing examination of concussions. His hearing follows an initial roundtable we had in march. We had a constructive dialogue with leading people on the field. While there is always some risk in injury, participating in sports at a young age is showed that many benefits. The benefits include better health, and proved academic achievements, physical skill building, to name a few. The Number One Health risk of risk is increasing child obesity. That leads to an adult risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other problems. They want children to pay careful attention to nutrition and remain active. Participatehildren in organized sports each year and despite this being the largest population of athletes, this group is one of the most underserved when it comes to Research Related to head injuries, which brings us to our task for today. We want to examine what is being done today to reduce the amount of head injuries to Young Athletes, how are the p
[inaudible] [inaudible] [inaudible] [inaudible] speemac, thank thank you we are going to move right away so we want to give everyone the opportunity to testify. I would like to introduce the witness for the second panel. We have mr. Eugene buddy, well eat up the second panel he has been head football coach at Dartmouth College since 2004. He has implemented non contacted practices. I believe you are also a teammate of of the famous coach from Howard University named tim murphy. He is my twin. My like to welcome doctor andrew gregory. Mr. Kevin of usa hockey, he has 20 Years Experience as a certified athletic trainer now serves as manager player safety at u. S. Hockey. Next mr. Steve, he has served as executive director and no president ceo of la crosse since 1998. Then mr. Terry oneill was the founder and ceo of practice like prose,s mission is to educate High School Coaches on alternative practice regimens. Next, doctor dawn comstock who is asked associate professor Colorado School of
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