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One Step Forward with Head Protection for Football Players

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The concussion issue is on everyone’s mind. Many parents faced with the dilemma of whether to allow their children to play football or any contact sport deals with the risk. Although awareness and practicing safer play do play a big role in reducing the risk, little has been done to improve the safety of the helmet.

Professional football players receive as many as 1,500 hits to the head in a single season, depending on their position.

The technology that makes SG Helmets so advanced is that was derived from over 40 years of auto racing helmet design and manufacturing. SG Helmets founder Bill Simpson is considered by more the greatest innovator in the history of auto racing safety. He is in five different racing halls of fame and responsible for over 40 inventions, patents, innovations and accomplishments.

Bill Simpson and innovative thinker and inventor extraordinaire that kept the noggins of motorsport drivers intact will discuss how this new revolutionary helmet is a step forward in athlete protection. Bill joins us LIVE, at BEYONDtheCheers on blogtalkradio, Wednesday June 19 @ 7PM at to discuss this exciting new technology and the numerous applications. Dial-in TOLL FREE 1-877-357-2448 in Canada and United States to ask a question, or email in advance.

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