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Authors Joanne Gerstner & Dr. Jeff Kutcher
Please welcome Petoskey native Dr. Jeffrey Kutcher and co-author, Joanne C. Gerstner as they celebrate the release of “Back In The Game: Why Concussion Doesn’t Have To End Your Athletic Career.” This in-store event takes place on Saturday, June 24th from 2 - 4 p.m. No reservations are required for this free book signing.
The word concussion was unheard of in youth sports a decade ago. The injury was indeed occurring, but youth athletes were often told to "shake it off" after "getting their bell rung". Science and increased awareness about concussion and brain health have transformed the way youth parents, coaches, and players pursue athletics. Fear of incurring concussions, as well as incomplete or incorrect information, is leading some parents to keep their children out of contact sports, such as football and soccer, where concussion is more prevalent.
Back in the Game: Why Concussion Doesn't Have to End Your Athletic Career does not dwell on perpetuating fears but, rather, provides the most up-to-date understanding of the condition. This is a real-world discussion of what science and medicine know, what parents and coaches need to understand about concussion, evaluation and treatment, and what possible post-concussive issues exist.
The expertise and experiences of noted sports neurologist Jeffrey S. Kutcher, MD, along with reporting and interviews by award-winning sports journalist Joanne C. Gerstner, make this book a timely, relevant, and real discussion about concussions in youth sports. Athletes and professional coaches who have participated in the formation of this book include two-time Olympic gold medalist soccer player Kate Markgraf, former NHL/Team Canada head coach Andy Murray, champion X-Games snowboarder Ellery Hollingsworth, along with an array of youth parents, coaches, and athletes from across the country.
Dr. Kutcher works with all types of athletes, from Olympians to youth. He is the team neurologist for US Ski and Snowboard, the NBA, the NHL Players Association, and the 2014 Sochi US Olympic team. He also was the neurologist for U of Michigan Athletics, and now is the leader of The Sports Neurology Clinic in Brighton.Joanne C. Gerstner is an award-winning multimedia journalist, author, and college professor. She extensively covers and is an expert on sports, concussions in sports, the global business of athletics, and journalism/social media for outlets such as The New York Times, the U.S. Olympic Committee, the BBC, USA Today, ESPN.com and Detroit News.
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 24, 2017
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDTSaturday, June 24th from 2 - 4 p.m.
Location
McLean & Eakin Booksellers
307 East Lake Street
Petoskey, MI 49770Fees/Admission
No reservations are required for this free book signing.
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