Protecting Kids: Brain Trauma, Flag Football & the Future of Youth Sports

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In this episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, Bruce speaks with Bruce Bottorff, Board Chair of Manatee PAL, about the growing concerns surrounding repetitive brain trauma in youth sports. They discuss the shift from tackle to flag football as a safer alternative, the importance of data-driven decisions, and how mentorship, community engagement, and youth development go hand-in-hand. Bottorff shares the impact of providing free, accessible programs for kids and outlines the future of Manatee PAL, emphasizing a holistic approach to protecting young athletes—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

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