Love What You Play

92: Athlete Intelligence | Chris Ledgerwood

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Synopsis

In this episode, we talk about the origin of Athlete Intelligence and how they have adapted to recent circumstances, as well as their goals and plans moving forward. Chris goes into detail about the study of concussions and the services that his organization provides - specifically, discussing how the mindset around head injuries and prevention methods in the sport world has changed over the years. Find out more here: https://www.athleteintelligence.com/ As a former LAX player and current LAX coach, Chris is involved with a number of efforts to help kids stay healthy and safe while having fun in their sports. Currently living in Washington State, he is passionate about lacrosse, volunteering, and his work with young people. Table of Contents 0:00 - Intro 2:05 - Growing up playing sports 6:10 - Benefits of multi-sport participation 8:35 - Concussion data 14:40 - Rowan’s Law and safety products 19:30 - Priorities for Athlete Intelligence 23:25 - Research timeline and business model 28:1