REFORM · An Erasmus+ project on concussion in youth football

MIND THE CONCUSSION
IN YOUTH FOOTBALL

Promoting Concussion Awareness and
Safer Football for Youth Across Europe

Recognise · Remove · Refer · Return safely · If in doubt, sit them out ·

Find your playbook

Football Network

Coaches, referees, medical staff and clubs: lead player safety.

Players

Know the signs, protect your head and your teammates.

Families

Spot the symptoms, support recovery and the return to play.

The project in numbers

4

pilot countries: Norway, Germany, Croatia, Turkey

3

years, co-funded by Erasmus+

150

publications in the Knowledge Hub

20

game-changing practices

Empowering Safer Football for Youth

The Reform Project aims to promote concussion awareness and prevention in youth football across Europe. Our mission is to safeguard young athletes by providing education, tools, and guidelines for recognizing, managing, and preventing concussions. We collaborate with experts to ensure the best practices for player safety.

The C.A.R.E

The C.A.R.E Program is a key initiative of The Reform Project, designed to improve concussion awareness and prevention in youth football across Europe. It provides practical education, tools, and guidelines for coaches and the football network to recognize, manage, and prevent concussions. Developed with leading experts, C.A.R.E promotes safer play and stronger protection for young athletes.

Research Documents & Reports

Blog

How much do you really know about concussion?

Eleven questions, five minutes. Earn your Mind The Concussion badge.

Project partners

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