Please Read: Cannons Coaches and On the Field Parents - 2020 Concussion Training

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Hello Cannons Baseball coaches and families. The 2020 practice season has begun, and it’s time to start thinking about player and staff safety at Cannons’ practice facilities and on the ball fields in the Spring.

Caring about the safety and enjoyment of the game of baseball for our young ballplayers sometimes involves going beyond attending practices, games and all of the other forms of important support that we provide to the organization and our children. Learning about prevention, diagnosis, and care for jarring head injuries resulting in concussions is especially worthy of a short bit of our time.

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Cannons coaches, and parents that might be helping with their teams this season, are asked to take basic concussion training via the CDC’s website. The course is interesting and does not take much time to complete in one online session.

The informative course can be found at:

https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/training/index.html

Run the course by clicking the “Launch the HEADS UP Course” link as seen circled in red below.

On behalf of the entire Cannons family and players – thank you!

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John Fitzgerald

The Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) volunteer organization was established in 2007, and is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization operating under lease agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Within one of the most picturesque, fascinating, and historically significant state parks in southeast lower Michigan, our goal is to combine the former Haven Hill estate history with Highland Recreation Area’s existing amenities, wilderness, and recreation.

Cannons Serious About Concussions

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Commerce Cannons coaches and supporting parents are all recommended to study and take the following concussion training course… follow the link or click on the website screen clip to take the training. It is informative and not time-consuming as it addresses a critical safety concern for all of our ball players..

“By taking this free, online course and using what you learn, you will be well positioned to improve the culture of concussion. Your actions can help create a safe environment for young athletes so that they can stay healthy, active, and thrive – both on and off the playing field.” - Center for Disease Control and Prevention

https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/training/index.html

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John Fitzgerald

The Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) volunteer organization was established in 2007, and is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization operating under lease agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Within one of the most picturesque, fascinating, and historically significant state parks in southeast lower Michigan, our goal is to combine the former Haven Hill estate history with Highland Recreation Area’s existing amenities, wilderness, and recreation.