Episode 004 – Beyond the Game: The Fight for Safer Football and Accountability
Former NCAA litigation attorney Vincent Circelli joins Travis Patterson to discuss football safety, concussion protocols, and how parents can protect young athletes. Learn about helmet technology, Texas safety laws, and the long-term impact of brain injuries in this essential episode for parents, coaches, and players.
Episode Summary:
This week, Travis sits down with Vincent Circelli, an attorney who represented one of the largest groups of former college football players in federal multidistrict litigation against the NCAA. They discuss the complex reality of brain injuries in sports and the evolution of football safety, from equipment improvements to rule changes. The conversation covers practical advice for parents considering youth football, the importance of proper helmet selection, and current protocols for concussion management. Circelli shares insights from his years of experience representing players suffering from traumatic brain injuries and discusses how litigation has helped drive positive change in player safety.
