A Concussion Expert and Football Father Discusses Why He Values Teamwork Over Zero-Risk

Sept. 11, 2026
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Read time: 5-15 mins

U-M concussion expert Jonathan Lifshitz studies traumatic brain injury for a living, while his own sons play tackle football. In this Q&A, he shares how his family approached that decision, what parents should consider when weighing the risks, and his perspective on youth tackle football.

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