Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Jon Reese is a former Yale football captain and a National Lacrosse Hall of Famer. He played hard, he played angry, and he never wanted to come off the field.
Years later, symptoms followed him into every part of life. Trauma compounded trauma. After 9/11, the weight of PTSD only deepened what his brain was already carrying. It wasn’t until someone finally asked about his contact sports history that things began to make sense.
Today, Jon shares his story so others don’t have to suffer in silence. Because help exists. And hope is real when you know where to turn.
Our team is helping Jon get the care he deserves, and we can help you, too. If you or someone you love is struggling with suspected CTE symptoms, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Reach out at concussionandcte.org/helpline
Jon Reese is a former Yale football captain and a National Lacrosse Hall of Famer. He played hard, he played angry, and he never wanted to come off the field.
Years later, symptoms followed him into every part of life. Trauma compounded trauma. After 9/11, the weight of PTSD only deepened what his brain was already carrying. It wasn’t until someone finally asked about his contact sports history that things began to make sense.
Today, Jon shares his story so others don’t have to suffer in silence. Because help exists. And hope is real when you know where to turn.
Our team is helping Jon get the care he deserves, and we can help you, too. If you or someone you love is struggling with suspected CTE symptoms, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Reach out at concussionandcte.org/helpline
