Concussions, also called ‘mild traumatic brain injuries’, affect thousands of athletes yearly. Whether it’s from participating in competitive cheer leading, football, or soccer, getting hit on the head can have lasting consequences. Symptoms range from loss of consciousness, short-term amnesia, nausea and tinnitus (ringing in the ears). These symptoms can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks or longer, affecting the person in other ways such as problems with speaking, motor coordination, or memory loss.
Over time personality changes may occur. In both children and adults this can be due to headaches that are ongoing, making them irritable or short tempered.
On May 2, 2012, former San Diego Chargers linebacker Junior Seau was found dead in his Oceanside home from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. Seau’s death was not the first high-profile suicide from a former National Football League player, but his passing has been the most discussed, prompting questions about the health and […]
According to an Associated Press poll in January 2014, “about half of Americans say they are fans of pro football.” That’s roughly 158 million people, and with that many fans comes many opinions, ideas, and experiences. With an overwhelming range of football expertise, it’s difficult to imagine a community of football fans where you can […]
In the heat of a pennant race in September or on the 16th hole on Sunday of the U.S. Open, you, as the fan observing, want to see it all. With tight races, fantasy stats on the line, and a championship trophy at stake, you need to stay updated. Most days in your technology-driven world you check your Smartphone during the event or race to see what’s going on. This constant monitoring makes you miss the action and wastes a ton of phone battery and data, making it inconvenient for most fans.
FanVision is here to change this fan experience.
In any business, there are decisions to be made, and a lot of those are going to be tough. In sports, there is no difference. From who to start on the mound against your rival to who to take as the #1 pick in the NFL Draft, decisions are made every single day that require […]
