The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) will be conducting a webinar focusing on concussions in youth football. The webinar, titled “Concussion in Youth Football: What We Know, What We Can Do, and How to Protect Young Athletes,” will be held on August 20, 2026, from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
This webinar is timely as parents, coaches, schools, and athletic trainers prepare for the start of fall sports season, including youth football. Concussions are one of the most common injuries in youth football, yet it is often misunderstood, underreported, and inadequately managed. Young athletes’ developing brains may be especially vulnerable to the short- and long-term effects of concussions, making education and prevention critical. In this webinar, hosted by BIAA and the National Athletic Trainers Association, participants will explore the current science of concussions in youth football.
Dana Waltzman, PhD, and Johna Register-Mihalik, PhD, LAT, ATC, FACSM, FNATA, will cover risk factors, signs and symptoms, recovery considerations, and evidence-based strategies to reduce injury and support safe return to play and learning. The session will also address the role of parents, coaches, schools, athletic trainers, and other healthcare providers in creating safer environments for young athletes.
There are three registration options to participate in this webinar.
