Your Brain Health to partner Ahead of the Game – Tackling the Future of Sport.
Your Brain Health is proud to partner with CONCUSSED Media to bring the inaugural Ahead of the Game event, to be held at St Paul’s School in London on February 12, 2025.
This highly anticipated evening, created by award-winning author and concussion campaigner Sam Peters, promises a powerful discussion about the future of sports. Featuring a world-class lineup of speakers, the event will unite guests for panel discussions, networking, and debate centered on how to ensure sports remain both safe and accessible.
World-Leading Speaker Lineup
Ahead of the Game will bring together an extraordinary panel of experts, including:
- Catherine Bishop, former World Champion rower, Olympic silver medalist, and author of The Long Win. Catherine will share her unique insights on the role of sport in fostering resilience and long-term success.
- Professor Willie Stewart, one of the world’s leading authorities on concussion research, from Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
- Professor Mike Loosemore MBE, a pioneer in sports medicine from the English Institute of Sport.
- Dr. Lisa Ryan, head of the Department of Sport, Exercise, and Nutrition at Atlantic Technological University and an expert in youth sports safety.
The event will be co-hosted by Sam Peters and former Mail on Sunday sports editor Alison Kervin OBE, who together spearheaded the paper’s Cudlipp Prize nominated concussion campaign. The pair will lead the evening’s discussions with their unparalleled expertise in sports journalism and safety advocacy.
Former professional rugby players Nick Greenhalgh and Sam Smith will join Kervin for the second panel of the evening, alongside current Welsh Fire Physiotherapist David Bartlett and professional cricketer Tom Kohler-Cadmore.
What to Expect
The event will feature two engaging panel discussions addressing the challenges and opportunities facing grassroots and school sports today. Topics will include:
- Innovations to improve player safety and prevent injuries, including concussion.
- Balancing competition, inclusion, and well-being in school sports programs.
- The evolving role of administrators, medics, and educators in shaping the future of youth athletics.
Following the panels, attendees will have the chance to ask questions and contribute to the discussion during an extensive Q&A session.
Networking and Exclusive Access
Guests will also enjoy unique opportunities to network with the speakers and fellow attendees, fostering connections and collaboration. As a special highlight, attendees can purchase a signed copy of Sam Peters’ award-winning book, Concussed – Sport’s Uncomfortable Truth, which has been instrumental in raising awareness about concussion in sports.
Join Us to Shape the Future
Whether you’re a parent, coach, athlete, educator, or policymaker, this event is your chance to join a critical conversation about the role of sport in schools and the measures needed to make it safer for everyone who plays.
Event Details:
📍 Venue: St Paul’s School, London
📅 Date: February 12, 2025
🕒 Time: 1815-2200
Tickets are limited, so reserve your spot today to be part of this landmark event. Together, we can help shape a brighter, safer future for school sports.