Huddle Up brings together moms to discuss football safety
By Bill Bradley, contributing editorThe NFL Network on Monday began airing a three-part series about the unique perspective of football moms involving youth sports and safety.The series, which is called "Huddle Up," will be hosted by renowned football analyst Meli sa Stark, who is a mother of four. She will discu s many of the principles involved in the Heads Up Football AC Milan Jersey program.The series' featured guests include Christine Golic, an NFL consultant on youth football and a member of the Heads Up Football Advisory Committee; Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth, a neuropsychologist who specializes in head injuries for the and other profe sional sports teams in Chicago; and Stephanie Rivera, former a sistant coach for the WNBA's Washington Mystics and wife of coach Ron Rivera. Club América Jersey All three have children who play competitive sports."It's important to educate and empower moms with information about the sports their children participate in," Golic said. "Heads Up Football is a great resource. The program informs parents about proper tackling techniques, equipment fitting and enhancements to the game, all of which are making the sport better and safer."In part one, Stark is joined by Golic, Dr. Pieroth and Rivera for an extended conversation that covers all sides of youth sports and safety.For parents whose kids play sports, the threat of injuries, particularly concu sions, is always a concern. In part two, Stark Shop Player Jersey talks with Rivera, Golic and Dr. Pieroth about safety in sports, AFC Ajax Jersey what to look for and when to be concerned.In the third installment of Huddle Up, Stark, Rivera, Golic and Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth discu s USA Football's Heads Up Football program and how parents -- especially Moms -- can make sure they are not only educated but actively engaged in youth football.The fourth installment sees Stark joined by Christine Golic, Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth and Stephanie Rivera to discu s how and when to approach your child's football coach with questions or concerns about anything from over-training to proper tackling.In the fifth segment, they tackle the tricky topic LAFC Jersey of whether youth football should be competitive and how to educate children on the importance of enjoying the game, regardle s of the outcome.In the final part of the series, Stark, Rivera, Golic and Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth discu s how to determine whether your child is ready for tackle football vs. the idea of starting with flag football.
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