Tag: USA Cycling
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DECEMBER 28, 2021 | for HIV/AIDS, for CONCUSSIONS, for COVID-19
Celebrating 2021 Year-End Updates
TeachAids collaborates with US Olympic & Paralympic National Sports Governing Bodies (23 and counting) In a historic multi-sport partnership, TeachAids is collaborating with the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s National Governing Bodies to produce our capstone CrashCourse concussion education product. Together, our distribution will reach 100 million youth, parents, and coaches nationwide within five years. CDC Integrates...
OCTOBER 1, 2021 | for CONCUSSIONS
World Champion Christopher Blevins Joins Teachaids Ambassador Team
TeachAids is proud to announce that Christopher Blevins has become a TeachAids Ambassador. Blevins is an inspiring cyclist. Most recently, in 2021, he became the Elite Cross Country Short Track World Champion and a 2020 Tokyo Olympian. Throughout his youth career, he competed internationally on both the road and mountain. Blevins won the cross country...
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 | for CONCUSSIONS
USA Cycling and TeachAids Team-Up Again to Promote Concussion Education
TeachAids is excited to announce a new partnership with USA Cycling to share our CrashCourse concussion education technology as a resource for the sport of cycling. From enthusiasts to elite athletes and staff, USA Cycling encourages its members to stay up-to-date on the latest research as the conversations continue around concussions. “Concussions are far too common...
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 | for CONCUSSIONS
Professional Cyclist Alison Tetrick Shares her Road to Recovery from a TBI
This week from the CrashCourse Concussion Story Wall the spotlight falls on professional cyclist Alison Tetrick. In 2010, Alison suffered a TBI from a crash in the middle of a race. She was able to bounce back and return to racing quickly, but soon after received another concussion. Alison explains her long term symptoms, and...
MARCH 22, 2021 | for CONCUSSIONS
Olympic Long Team Mountain Biker Christopher Blevins Shares his Concussion Experiences
This week's highlight from the CrashCourse Concussion Story Wall is cross country mountain biker, Christopher Blevins. In this interactive database, one can follow his story from cause of injury to recovery tips and retrospective advice. Blevins experienced his first concussion on his BMX bike when he was 10, and had another later in his biking...
MARCH 1, 2021 | for CONCUSSIONS
TeachAids launches “CrashCourse Concussion Story Wall” in collaboration with Brain Injury Association of America, the National Council of Youth Sports, and U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee National Governing Bodies
Every March, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) leads the nation in recognizing Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge and support the millions of Americans affected by brain injury. The theme for this year’s awareness campaign is “More Than My Brain Injury.” In recognition of this national campaign, the “CrashCourse Concussion Story...
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 | for CONCUSSIONS
BIAA Previews TeachAids’ Concussion Story Wall for National Concussion Awareness Day
To kick-off National Concussion Awareness Day, CrashCourse by TeachAids has joined together with the Brain Injury Association of America to celebrate the BIAA’s 40th anniversary. In recognition of today, we are showcasing 40 personal video concussion stories. These 40 stories are a “sneak peek” preview of the nearly 4000 personal narratives which will be integrated into...
JULY 14, 2020 | for CONCUSSIONS
TeachAids Unites with US Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s National Governing Bodies to Launch CrashCourse Multi-Sport Concussion Education Series
Following on the success of CrashCourse Football, TeachAids is beginning development of Multi-Sport Concussion Education. The first step is today’s release of the CrashCourse Brain Fly-Through, in collaboration with USA Archery, USA Artistic Swimming, USA Baseball, USA Bobsled & Skeleton, USA Cycling, USA Diving, USA Fencing, USA Field Hockey, USA Football, USA Gymnastics, USA Hockey,...
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 | for CONCUSSIONS
TeachAids Ambassador Kate Courtney Wins Mountain Biking World Cup
Mountain Biker Kate Courtney is at the top of her game. In the past 9 years of competing, she has earned gold medals in 36 national and world cup races. Last year, she became the 2018 Elite XCO World Champion after winning gold the Cross-Country World Championship race in Lenzerheide, Switzerland. And on September 9th,...
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018 | for CONCUSSIONS
World Champion Kate Courtney Joins TeachAids as an Ambassador
Kate Courtney’s biking career glitters with firsts: at age 16, she was the first American woman to win a UCI Mountain Bike World Cup as a Junior. In 2017 alone, she rode her way to first place in 9 of 12 races. And just this past weekend, Courtney became the first American to win the Mountain...
