Concussions have long been a problem in sports. In recent years, there have been tremendous efforts to understand brain injuries and how to best manage the brain health of athletes. Sports concussion speakers are most often those who have been top advocates for the exploration of these issues. Many have had to retire early because of these injuries but through their experiences, athletics at all levels continue to get safer.
Retired NHL Goaltender, Suicide Surviver, Mental Health Advocate
Clint Malarchuk spent over a decade in the NHL as a goaltender, suiting up for the Quebec Nordiques, Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres. Malarchuk originally made his debut in 1981. He is best kno
Former NHL All-Star, Olympic Gold Medalist and Speaker on Trauma and Abuse
Theo Fleury is a former NHL hockey player, playing for four teams over his 14 year career. Originally told he was too small to play professional hockey, Fleury would go on to have an astounding career
Hall of Fame Running Back with the Buffalo Bills
Thurman Thomas is a former NFL running back, playing 12 seasons for the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins. After a legendary career at Oklahoma State in which he rushed for 4,595 yards and 43 touch
Pro Football Hall of Fame Wide Receiver for the Detroit Lions
Retired NFL wide receiver Calvin Johnson is known as "Megatron" by his fans and is widely considered one of the best wide receivers of all-time. In 2012m he broke the NFL record for the most receiving
Professional Halfpipe Snowboarder
Gretchen Bleiler is the face of American halfpipe snowboarding and a four-time Winter X Games gold medalist. Since turning pro at age 16 in 1996 she has been at the top of the snowboarding world, land
Inspiration for the Film Concussion
Dr Bennet Omalu was born September 1968 and is a Nigerian forensic pathologist, who, as an Allegheny County Coroner’s Office neuropathologist, examined the brains of several deceased NFL players and w
Hockey Hall of Famer
Eric Lindros began his professional hockey career in the Ontario Hockey League with the Oshawa Generals. As one of the best players in the league, Lindros helped lead the Generals to win the Memorial
Four-Time Stanley Cup Champion
Darren McCarty had a banner NHL career that was mostly spent with the Detroit Red Wings. He was known as one of the more intimidating enforcers in the league at his peak. McCarty won four Stanley Cups
Retired New York Jets Ring of Honor Member and Fan Favorite
Not many players in recent memory were more tenacious than Wayne Chrebet. Chrebet became an unlikely star receiver for the New York Jets for 11 seasons. He was inducted into the Jets’ Ring of Honor an
Former San Francisco 49ers Offensive Lineman
Randy Cross is a former football analyst and an NFL offensive lineman. He really began to show his skill on the field in college while playing at UCLA. He became an All-American and in his senior seas
New York Giants Great and Two-Time Super Bowl Champion
Leonard Marshall played ten of his oustanding 12 seasons in the NFL with the New York Giants. With the Giants, Marshall was a starter on two Super Bowl teams. He also was a Pro Bowl pick and second-
Retired Six-Time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl Champion and Former Walter Payton Man of the Year
Matt Birk is a 6x Pro Bowl selection, 2x All-Pro selection and Super Bowl XLVII champion. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, Birk attended Cretin-Derham Hall High School where he played football, basketball
Hockey Hall of Famer and Retired Nine-Time NHL All-Star
Jeremy Roenick played 22 seasons in the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks, Phoenix Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks from 1988 to 2009. Roenick was born and raised in B
Hockey Hall of Fame Defenseman and Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist
Chris Pronger was born October 10, 1974 and is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently under contract with the Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL), but has not p
Retired All-Star and Stanley Cup Champion with the New York Rangers
Adam Graves suited up for four different franchises in his 17 year NHL career, but is best known for his time spent with the New York Rangers. In 1994, Graves had a career high 79 points, made his on
Former Linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers
Former linebacker for the San Francisco 49’ers, Chris Borland was born December 26, 1990 and a standout at the University of Wisconsin. Borland, alongside fellow UW student-athlete Monica Whitehouse
Retired Seven-Time Pro Bowl Linebacker for the Carolina Panthers
Luke Kuechly is one of the best linebackers of his era of football. Kuechly spent all eight years of his career with the Carolina Panthers. He was a seven-time Pro Bowler and a five-time first-team Al
Former NFL Player, Popular ESPN Commentator, Cancer Survivor and Concussion Speaker
Merril Hoge is a former popular football analyst for ESPN. Hoge attended Idaho State University where he was a three-time all-conference selection as a running back. After college, the Pittsburgh Stee
Retired Lightweight Boxing Champion
Ray Mancini, also known as Boom Boom, is a retired professional boxer. Boxing is in Manicinis blood since his father was also an accomplished fighter. This inspired Ray to get started at a young age
Legendary U.S. Goalkeeper, National Soccer Hall of Famer, Two Time Olympic Gold Medalist, World Cup Champion and Concussion Awareness Advocate
Briana Scurry was the goalkeeper for the U.S. women's national soccer team that an entire generation of girls looked up to. Scurry was part of the 1999 World Cup champion team and also won gold medals
Philadelphia Flyers' Legend
Keith Primeau had a 15-year NHL career and was a two-time All-Star. Primeau played the majority of his career with the Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers. In Philly, he was named a team captai
Retired Super Bowl Champion Quarterback for the Chicago Bears
Jim McMahon is the famed Super Bowl-winning quarterback for the iconic 1985 Chicago Bears. McMahon forged a lasting legacy in Chicago as the first, first-round pick of legendary coach Mike Ditka. He w
Concussions have long been a problem in sports. In recent years, there have been tremendous efforts to understand brain injuries and how to best manage the brain health of athletes. Sports concussion speakers are most often those who have been top advocates for the exploration of these issues. Many have had to retire early because of these injuries but through their experiences, athletics at all levels continue to get safer.
Retired NHL Goaltender, Suicide Surviver, Mental Health Advocate
Former NHL All-Star, Olympic Gold Medalist and Speaker on Trauma and Abuse
Pro Football Hall of Fame Wide Receiver for the Detroit Lions
New York Giants Great and Two-Time Super Bowl Champion
Retired Six-Time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl Champion and Former Walter Payton Man of the Year
Hockey Hall of Fame Defenseman and Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist
Retired All-Star and Stanley Cup Champion with the New York Rangers
Retired Seven-Time Pro Bowl Linebacker for the Carolina Panthers
Former NFL Player, Popular ESPN Commentator, Cancer Survivor and Concussion Speaker
Legendary U.S. Goalkeeper, National Soccer Hall of Famer, Two Time Olympic Gold Medalist, World Cup Champion and Concussion Awareness Advocate
Retired Super Bowl Champion Quarterback for the Chicago Bears
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