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Derek Sheely Conference: Reducing Catastrophic Risk for Student-Athletes

Note: This is a past event, additional resources may be available below.

Thu Apr 18, 2019

Date

Thu Apr 18, 2019
5:00am – 11:45am EDT

Location


George Washington University: Milken Institute School of Public Health

Contact

    [email protected]
    205-572-2907

Hosts

  1. Sports & Society

In 2011, Frostburg State University football player Derek Sheely died from a traumatic brain injury sustained during practice. Join us here April 18, 2019, from 9 am-3:45 pm, to watch live a day-long conference honoring Sheely. The event will explore ways to reduce catastrophic risk for athletes and promote best practices for high school football health. 2019 Derek Sheely Conference Schedule

To learn more about Derek and his legacy to save lives, visit the Derek Sheely Foundation.

Find the best sport for you. Visit the Aspen Institute’s Healthy Sport Index.

In 2011, Frostburg State University football player Derek Sheely died from a traumatic brain injury sustained during practice. Join us here April 18, 2019, from 9 am-3:45 pm, to watch live a day-long conference honoring Sheely. The event will explore ways to reduce catastrophic risk for athletes and promote best practices for high school football health.

2019 Derek Sheely Conference Schedule

To learn more about Derek and his legacy to save lives, visit the Derek Sheely Foundation.

Find the best sport for you. Visit the Aspen Institute’s Healthy Sport Index.