Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
CTE isn't just a problem for older, pro athletes.
After examining the brains of 152 contact sport participants who had died under age 30, researchers at the Boston University CTE Center led by Dr. Ann McKee, discovered 41.4 percent had signs of CTE. More than 70 percent of those diagnosed were amateur athletes who’d played sports like football, ice hockey, soccer, rugby, and wrestling.
Protecting athletes starts long before symptoms appear.
Fewer hits. Smarter rules. Better habits in practice and play.
Our CTE Prevention Protocol lays out practical steps for coaches, parents, and sports organizations to reduce repetitive head impacts and protect long-term brain health.
:arrow_right: Download it today at concussionandcte.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-CTE-Prevention-Protocol.pdf
CTE isn't just a problem for older, pro athletes.
After examining the brains of 152 contact sport participants who had died under age 30, researchers at the Boston University CTE Center led by Dr. Ann McKee, discovered 41.4 percent had signs of CTE. More than 70 percent of those diagnosed were amateur athletes who’d played sports like football, ice hockey, soccer, rugby, and wrestling.
Protecting athletes starts long before symptoms appear.
Fewer hits. Smarter rules. Better habits in practice and play.
Our CTE Prevention Protocol lays out practical steps for coaches, parents, and sports organizations to reduce repetitive head impacts and protect long-term brain health.
:arrow_right: Download it today at concussionandcte.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-CTE-Prevention-Protocol.pdf
