About StopConcussions Foundation
StopConcussions Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded by former Philadelphia Flyers Captain Keith Primeau and European professional hockey player Kerry Goulet. Established in 2012, their mission is clear: "Changing the Mindset, Not the Game."
The foundation is dedicated to promoting global awareness and educating the public on concussion prevention and management across all sports.
The Four Pillars of StopConcussions
1. Education
StopConcussions takes a "village approach" to concussion education, reaching:
- Players and athletes
- Parents and families
- Teachers and school administrators
- Coaches and trainers
- Officials and referees
- Healthcare providers
By educating everyone involved in sport, they help create safer playing environments from the ground up.
2. Prevention
Through their Safe4Sports skill development and prevention platform, StopConcussions provides:
- Frameworks for safe sport participation
- Drills and techniques to reduce injury risk
- International seminars led by Kerry Goulet and Malcolm Sutherland
- Resources for implementing safety protocols
3. Management
StopConcussions partners with Shift Concussion Management to provide a high standard of care for athletes and individuals across many different sports. This partnership ensures that when concussions do occur, athletes have access to:
- Team-based healthcare approaches
- Evidence-based assessment protocols
- Comprehensive recovery planning
- Return-to-play guidance
4. Research
The foundation is building a network of trained researchers and healthcare professionals dedicated to:
- Advancing concussion assessment methods
- Improving treatment protocols
- Understanding long-term outcomes
- Translating research into practice
Our Partnership
Shift Concussion Management is proud to be the clinical partner of StopConcussions Foundation. Together, we share a commitment to:
- Raising awareness about concussion signs, symptoms, and proper management
- Educating communities on how to create safer sporting environments
- Providing access to quality concussion care when injuries occur