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Several national soccer organizations on Monday announced sweeping changes aimed at reducing player concussions among youth players.
According to a joint statement issued by the organizations, U.S. Soccer will enact a comprehensive Player Safety Campaign in the coming months in an effort to reduce the number of concussions among youth players who continuously head the ball. It will also address other health and safety initiatives, such as heat-related illnesses and injury prevention.
Two highlights of the Player Safety Campaign are the elimination of heading for children younger than 11, and limitations placed on heading the ball in practice for players aged 11 to 13.