Youth Football Moms! Join the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, November 11 from 6-9 p.m. at the Lions Headquarters and Training Facility in Allen Park for a Football Safety Clinic for Moms. This free, interactive and educational forum is designed to educate moms about how the game of football is being played safer and better than ever before. This event will provide moms the opportunity to hear from leading medical & nutrition experts, get on the practice field to learn USA Football’s Heads Up Tackling technique, and engage with other moms on issues of mutual interest regarding youth sports safety.
The event will consist of important discussion on the following areas of player health and safety:
The event will consist of important discussion on the following areas of player health and safety:
Equipment Fitting
Education on proper equipment fitting (helmet & shoulder pads)
Heat & Hydration
Understanding the dangers of heat, the different types of heat illnesses, and how to acclimatize one’s body prior to physical activity
Nutrition
Preparing proper meals for your child to perform better both in the classroom and on the field
Concussion Awareness
Education about the signs and symptoms of concussions
Parental Engagement Panel
Discussion of how a mom can best interact with her child’s coaches and be an advocate for her child’s safety on and off the playing field.
Heads Up Tackling
Learning and executing the five steps of USA Football’s Heads Up Tackling Curriculum
Education on proper equipment fitting (helmet & shoulder pads)
Heat & Hydration
Understanding the dangers of heat, the different types of heat illnesses, and how to acclimatize one’s body prior to physical activity
Nutrition
Preparing proper meals for your child to perform better both in the classroom and on the field
Concussion Awareness
Education about the signs and symptoms of concussions
Parental Engagement Panel
Discussion of how a mom can best interact with her child’s coaches and be an advocate for her child’s safety on and off the playing field.
Heads Up Tackling
Learning and executing the five steps of USA Football’s Heads Up Tackling Curriculum
Space is limited, so register today!
Confirmation details will be sent via e-mail beginning Wednesday, October 29. Questions? Please call 313-262-2248 or e-mail
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