Pre-Game huddle could be a Game-Changer for concussion safety in youth soccer

This study tests whether a simple pre-game safety huddle—where coaches, referees, and players briefly talk about the importance of reporting concussion symptoms—can improve concussion reporting in youth soccer. Researchers will enroll 2,000 children aged 9-13 and their coaches across multiple leagues. Half the teams will use the huddle before every game; the other half will not. The goal is to see if this low-cost, repeatable routine leads to more suspected concussions being identified and reported.