Concussion Review

Lori Hurt Team President and Mom

In the course of the review whether the movie and/or all the information coming out on
concussions have made you change what you do, and if so, why, and if not, why not?
This information is not new to me. The science on head injuries and brain trauma is
something I have studied and am aware of. That being said, ALL injuries have always
been fore front in my mind when organizing and coaching the team. Seeing any player
injured is horrible and something we work hard to prevent. On our team, parents pick
out and purchase their childs helmet and are responsible for its certification and
repair. I want the best helmet there is on my son and I want parents to put their child in
what they feel is the best. On the field, our coaches work hard to teach children how to
hit correctly and to be aware of what is happening in the game and their surroundings
at all times. Not all teams teach correct hitting and often will teach children to target
and hit after the whistle. This is why we teach awareness and remind players to always
be looking out for themselves. It is unfortunate but it is the reality of the game. Some
coaches are going to teach kids how to play dirty.
The technology is out there to make the game safer. Our team is working with Defend
Your Head, which manufactures a cap that fits on the helmet. It has an 80% rate of
concussion reduction. This is huge. These caps should be on every helmet out there!
We will do whatever we can to make sure all of the kids are safe on our teams and
parents play a huge part. They need to be aware of the dangers, the signs and
symptoms of concussion and take action if there is even a little hint of brain trauma.
"whether you feel the concerns about concussions are overblown, and if so, why, and if
not, why not?
No information on injuries, causes, or prevention is ever overblown or unwarranted.
Having seen the movie, I feel the information presented in the movie appears to be
directly correlated to the current push of taking kids out of football, because they may
get injured. I think this may be overblown. Life is a risk. ALL Sports are risky. My sister
obtained a brain injury running track! I have severe arthritis in my knees from running
track, but it happens. Life happens. Injuries happen. Does this mean I put my children
in a room cushioned with bubble wrap and not allow them to experience the world?
No! Our sons, Jace, Justice, and Jaxson (and daughter, Kyler 23, who plays in the LFL)
love the sport of football. They always have. They work hard to improve their
performance, it is not seasonal for them, its everyday. Through their passion,
dedication, and love for the sport, I love it, too, and must do what I can, as their parent,
to be informed and do everything to help my sons stay safe on the field. Justice, Jace,
and Jaxson have the best helmet possible, the best mouthpiece possible, and the best
training possible. We do this for all of the athletes on our team. This is our job as
parents.
As a professional, I know that various influences, non-impact in nature, can cause

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chemical changes in the brain which can result in depression, insomnia, schizophrenia,
suicidal ideation, etc. Studies have shown children growing up in violent
homes/environments, have traumatic experiences, or are maltreated are susceptible to
chemical changes that can lead to brain trauma. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
is what it is often referred to. PTSD often has symptoms and outcomes very similar to
what is seen in the movie, however, the influences that affect the brain in PTSD are not
related to blows to the head but are chemical influences due to the frightening
experience. This information is not found in the movie or even discussed.
Having also seen the movie, my 17 year old son, Jace, who is the Quarter Back on his
high school football team put it as simply as this. There are all kinds of risks in life. I
would rather take a risk doing something I love.
My 12 year old son, Justice, who is Quarter Back and Middle Linebacker for the Texas
Storm, said, I wont stop playing football because of the what ifs. There are way too
many good things that come from playing football, for me to worry about a bad thing
that may never happen.
whether you feel like the concussion issue is a proxy for a war on football -- again, if so,
why, and if not, why not?"
In all reality, there is really nothing a person can do that doesnt put them at risk for
injury or death. Driving, Walking, even Eating. We live in a country where the obesity
rate is 35.7% for adults. In America, a child has a greater chance of dying of heart
disease (which is the number one killer in America) as an adult then suffering from CTE
caused by a concussion from football. Every year 735,000 Americans have heart
attacks. Lets put the focus where it should be. Focus should be placed on the fast food,
junk food, sugar and processed food industries as to what is being put in the bodies of
these young children. The drive-thru, over-processed, high in fat and full of sugar meal
will do more damage to their body then the football field ever will.
ABOUT TEXAS STORM
After the Hurt family was kicked off of the Lobos team last year, they decided to make
football a family business. Paul Hurt and his football-obsessed wife Lori started their
own football organization, The San Antonio Storm. Every member of the family has an
important role to play within the organization; Paul serves as the head coach, son Jace
as the assistant coach and Lori is the team president, while Justice is the quarterback of
the team with the sole job to make touchdowns. Building up the team from the ground
up, the underdog Texas Storm will have to hold their own against the big dogs in the
league.

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ABOUT THE HURTS
We are a big huge loving family that values the 3 F's Faith, Family, and Football.
Paul played football in High School and should have played in college. This is one of his
regrets in life. He graduated from the University of Nebraska and has been coaching
football for 13 years. Paul takes a quieter way of coaching and pushes the boys to learn
the game. His idea is to give them a strong base so as they move to the next level of
play they will have a solid foundation of football. As a coach he believes the mind is a
sponge when it is young and these kids can learn anything. He and Jace (oldest son)
have taught the boys hand signals for every play and strive to push the kids to learn as
much as they can. Paul and Lori have coached together on a 6 & 7-year-old team where
they went all the way to the TYFA finals, which were held in the University of Texas
stadium. Paul is the vice-president of the Texas Storm
Lori came to love football through her Grandfather, Jack. When she was in high school
she wanted to become the first woman NFL coach and also wanted to play but sadly was
too small. So she was a cheerleader. She was an athlete as well, and was very
successful in track, running middle distances and even ran for a while in college until she
was injured. She graduated from the University of Nebraska and is a dissertation away
from having her Doctorate in psychology. She has worked with the University of
Nebraska Sport psychologist with various athletes including football players. Lori brings
psychology approach when working with the players and teaching the coaches that
there is better ways to coach then screaming and yelling. Lori would love to help Paul
coach from the sideline but has her hands full with their youngest child, Jaxson.
Lori is the President of the Texas Storm.
Brandis, 26. Is the oldest Hurt child and is very involved with her brothers and sisters
and their sport. She loves the game of football as well. Her only broken bone came
from a flag football game. Brandis is the Regional Manager for Complete Nutrition and
has a Bachelor degree in education. She was a three-sport athlete in high school and a
two-sport athlete in college. She was on the very first women's basketball and crosscountry team for Our Lady of the Lake University. Brandis push for the family is
nutrition and being in shape. She also is outspoken and does not let people push her
around. She was in charge of dealing with issues on the team and does quite well
handling parent issues. Brandis is a determined person and whatever she sets her mind
to she accomplishes. She is at almost every game and is the person everyone relies on
for advice.
Chelsey, 25. Is less vocal in her love for football but loves the Huskers and does not miss
a game. She has our only grandson Rayshun, 7. Rayshun has not played football yet as
Chelsey has a friend who played in the NFL who has told her he is too young to play
football. Chelsey is a big help on the team as she will help with gate fees and concession

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stand. She also is very involved with her brother's sports and rarely misses a game. I
think of Chelsey as the #1 fan. She doesn't play sports but loves her siblings and does
everything in her power for them.
Kyler, 23. Is also a football player for the Austin Acoustics. A team from the Legends
Football Leaque. She works out and practices 7 days a week to make herself the best
player she can be. She has played football for the last 4 years and loves the sport. She
is dangerous on defense and hard to stop on offense. Kyler also works for Complete
Nutrition and is one of the top sales agents in the company. Kyler is a huge support to
her brothers and it is rare that she misses a game. Kyler also helps with the team any
where she is needed.
Joscelyn, 21. Is a huge football fan and will argue the statistics of the Nebraska
Cornhuskers with anyone. She takes a supportive roll with the team and is available
whenever and wherever she is needed. She also will volunteer the help of her
boyfriend. Joscelyn is a big help with her little brother Jaxson and can be found chasing
him around the field during the games. Joscelyn is a huge supporter of her brothers and
very rarely misses a game. Joscelyn is a bar tender for Cowboys Dance Hall and
sometimes gets zero sleep helping out with the team. She is very reliable and will do
almost anything for her family.
Jace, 16. Is a junior in high school, the QB of his team, and has been playing football
since he was 4. Lori swears Jace came into the world a football player since from the
time he could sit up it was all he wanted to do. His first word was football. As a child he
would be in the back yard making up new plays and trying to throw the ball to himself,
which I might add, he was often successful at doing. When he was 6 he told Lori his life
goals: playing football for Nebraska, winning the Heisman, winning a National
Championship, going to the NFL, playing for 4 years then coaching college. Jace lives
and breathes the sport and practices on and off the field. His plans are to play for
Nebraska whether he is recruited or walks on. Jace also played TYFA football and was
the QB for a the Predators. Jace role in the team is coaching and being an offensive
coordinator. Most nights he, Justice, and Paul have their heads together coming up with
new plays. Jace taught the team all the signals for the plays and is very well liked by the
kids. He has a gentle calm mannerism that helps him both on and off the field. Jace is
also a straight A student.
Justice 12, Has been playing football since he was 4. He was not quite as "into" the
game as his brother as a baby, but always liked the sport. His first two years of TYFA
football were spent on a team that never won a game. (This is prior to Paul taking over
as coach). Paul took over as coach Justice's 2nd year in tackle football and the team
went undefeated all the way to the final game. Justice is not a quitter. He will take the
hits during the game and never gives up. He is small but mighty. When coaches see him
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major damage to their team. Justice's mannerisms are calm and collected. He thinks
through the game and likes to use strategy to beat the opponent. He is always watching
football, thinking up new plays, and figuring out how to be better. Justice is very
intelligent and loves sciences. He works hard to be his best and is out everyday working
on his speed and footwork. He has a daily routine of working out and eating the right
amount of protein. He is also a straight A student and always wins character awards at
his middle school. Justice's plan is to follow his brother to Nebraska and play
football. He says they will be the next Manning brothers but there will be three of them
because of Jaxson. He wants to play in the NFL and eventually coach with Jace then
against him with his own team.
Jaxson 3, The baby of Hurt Nation but probably the biggest boss. He is super spoiled by
all of his siblings. Jaxson played mighty might football this year but was not always
thrilled to be playing. He is super fast and it was hard for the opponent to catch him but
since he is only 3 he found it more fun to be chased then to score touchdowns. He
always took the "long" way to the end zone. Jaxson loves to play with his brothers and
they do their best to teach him the game. Jaxson will eventually be a beast on the field
because of his brothers. He loves football and likes to throw and tackle.
Our kids get a long very well and are very close. As parents we strived to teach them the
value of having each other and lifting each other up in whatever it is they chose to
do. The stands are often full of the Hurt clan and we are loud and vocal when cheering
for each other. Our family is the #1 most important thing in all of our lives.