Resources
Learn more about real life Concussion Coach testimonials, our research, user guides, and some tips for prevention
Our Costumers Say
"As a youth football coach, having this tool on helmets helps me make better sideline decisions. It’s a game-changer."
Coach, Bay Area Pop Warner
User Guide
To Get Your Device Attached
Step 1: Remove protective plastic from the adhesive backing
Step 2: Place the device on the lower portion of the back of the helmet
Get Your Device On
Step 3: Turn the switch over to the indicated “on” side
You can also turn off the device by flipping the switch back over to the “off” side
Resetting Your Device
Once the device has triggered for impact, and you want to reset, press and hold the reset button for about 3 seconds to reset the device.
This device is not a diagnostic device; it is only letting you know that you have sustained a hit indicative of 70 - 90 gs of force, and you should seek help
Concussion Protocol details can be found at
Research
Built using concussion research and tested in real sports environments. Impact thresholds are based on established studies and refined through ongoing feedback. This device is not a diagnostic medical device, but a first line of defense in concussion awareness and prevention. Please always consult a medical professional before making decisions that may impact your health or safety.
NFL Kicks Off Brain Injury Research Effort written by Emily Underwood in the New Series, Vol. 339, No. 6126 : https://www.jstor.org/stable/41942392
Where G-Force and Gray Matter Meet by Mark Derewicz : https://endeavors.unc.edu/spr2008/football_concussions.php
Brain damage in American Football written by Chad A Asplund and Thomas M Best in the British Medical Journal :https://www.jstor.org/stable/26520517
Leveraging Football Accelerometer Data to Quantify Associations Between Repetitive Head Impacts and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Males written by Daniel H. Daneshvar et al : https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-39183-0
The Biomedical Properties of Concussions in High School Football written by Steven P Broglio, Brock Schnebel, Jacob J Sosnoff, Sunghoon Shin, Xingdong Feng, Xuming He, Jerrad Zimmerman: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2943536/
Mathematical Modeling of Diffuse Brain Injury: Correlations of Foci and Severity of Brain Strain with Clinical Symptoms and Pathology written by Liying Zhang, and Thomas A. Gennarelli : https://www.ircobi.org/wordpress/downloads/irc0111/2011/Session1/13.pdf
High School Coaches’ Assessments, Intentions to Use, and Use of a Concussion Prevention Toolkit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Heads Up: Concussion in High School Sports” written by Richard J. Sawyer, Myriam Hamdallah, Debbie White, Marcia Pruzan, Jane Mitchko and Michele Huitric in Health Promotion Practice Vol. 11, No. 1 : https://www.jstor.org/stable/26738985
Customer Discovery Survey Data
We conducted over 500 customer discovery surveys and 100+ interviews with athletes, parents, and coaches. Here's what we learned:
Confidence in Identifying a Concussion
Over 50% of respondents said they are not confident or unsure about knowing when a concussion has occurred.
Only 27% said they felt “fairly confident” in recognizing the signs.
This gap shows a clear need for real-time impact awareness tools—not just after-the-fact assessments.
Willingness to Pay
Nearly 75% of survey participants said they would pay 3x or more than the production cost of Concussion Coach.
This strong purchasing intent shows the value families and coaches place on preventing secondary injuries and improving sideline decision-making.
Breakdown:
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41.2% would pay $100+
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20.6% would pay $75–$100
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23.5% would pay $50–$75
Tips for Concussion Prevention
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Always monitor for dazed looks, slow response time, or confusion after a hit
02.
Follow the “When in doubt, sit them out” rule and reinforce safe tackling and play techniques
03.
Use baseline concussion testing when possible and Always wear a helmet
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Educate players on the importance of reporting symptoms—even small ones
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Remember that adrenaline can make a player seem as though they are okay and ready to be sent back to play, it is always important to take a few minutes and evaluate anyone who has sustained a hit to the head.