The Contact Sports Foundation supports research and its practical application. We also conduct focused education programs.
APPLIED RESEARCH
The reduction of concussion issues is proven to be aided in amateur contact sports with the use of tools such as the Cleveland Clinic C3 Logix Concussion System. CSF funds and distributes these kits to amateur organizations.
Dehydration is a known issue across the contact sport community. CSF funds and distributes dehydration scales for CAMMO, USFL, other combative sports programs, which includes training and educational material.
THE PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Studies suggest that 7 of 10 professional athletes will be broke within six years of retirement. CSF offers training and education to help athletes take control of their financial life. Through the foundation bank partner, an internship program for business, MBA students for one-on-one training with fighters to understand how to manage earnings, invest at low risk, save for their financial future, and basic contract negotiation.
WELLNESS CHALLENGES
The impact of the last 18 months of turmoil and isolation is not going to disappear as things become less restricted. CSF supports a wide range of efforts to promote health and well being across the industry. We fully support the recent efforts by the California Commission to address mental health issues directly. https://dca.box.com/s/vstuvl1uicfovga3j86s2vaxu3050oct
Recent Research and Publications
http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/kevin-lee-ufc-165-pound-division-michael-chiesa
http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/fighter-suffers-kidney-failure-during-weight-cut
http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/mccarthy-weight-cutting-is-more-dangerous-than-peds