I was lucky enough to get out to New Jersey last year for their second edition of this, and boy was it worth my time and resources. Eric Nussbaum and the ATSNJ does a great job in getting some of the “hottest” speakers to come and help athletic trainers learn. This year is no different; the first half of the day will be centered on concussions and the latter half will be various other issues we are facing as athletic trainers: sudden cardiac death, MRSA, heat illnesses, etc.
Sports Safety Summit Brochure, 2012
You can see the brochure above and you can go to their website for further information about this event. I highly suggest your attendance, and I will make every effort to get out that way again this year.
I noticed there will be a session on considerations for the pediatric athlete with concussion. It’s good to see attention focused on special considerations for the younger age group.
SLI’s facebook page has a video link about a MA lawmaker working to expand their concussions laws …. good news for making children safer.
http://www.necn.com/05/07/12/Mass-lawmaker-works-to-expand-concussion/landing_health.html?blockID=703434&feedID=4210