Mandarich starts with a media tour during the CFP National Championship game on Jan. 11, discussing how to save football from concussion.
(Newswire.net -- December 31, 2015) National Harbor, MD -- XLNTbrain has secured former NFL offensive lineman Tony Mandarich to speak on behalf of the sports concussion management system during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 11, 2016 during a radio interview tour leading up to the kickoff.
According to Steve Lewis, CEO of XLNTbrain, Mandarich provides an authentic, transparency to the concussion world.
“Tony’s life story of recovering from major difficulties, and becoming successful again in both personal and professional endeavors is very compelling,” said Lewis. “His reflections on his own concussions and health, education, recovery and responsibility reflect core values that can be applied not only in youth athletics and concussion management but in life generally. “We are excited about this affiliation, and hope we can help bring more awareness to what is being done now about sports concussions.”
A 1988 All-American for the Michigan State University Spartans, Mandarich will be onsite in Scottsdale, Arizona speaking with local, and national media at the "Audio Avenue," providing game commentary, as well as revealing his concussion experiences as associated with XLNTbrain. Should underdog (3) Michigan State beat (2) Alabama in the playoff game on December 31, Mandarich’s football expertise will surely be in greater demand.
Mandarich is perhaps best known for being "the best offensive line prospect ever,” by Sports Illustrated in 1989. He came into the league as the second overall draft pick by the Green Bay Packers.
"With concussions being so prominent and affecting so many people on and off the field, I’m glad to be affiliated with this advanced concussion system. From what I’ve experienced with concussions personally, and what XLNTbrain is doing, I think we could play a big role in helping the problem go away,” said Mandarich, who played for the Packers until 1998.
After his playing days, Mandarich’s story has been well-documented for overcoming painkiller addiction and alcoholism, unfortunately which are common conditions among former NFL players. He also penned, My Dirty Little Secrets — Steroids, Alcohol & God in 2009 to help others struggling with these issues. Based in Scottsdale, Mandarich is also a professional photographer with an extensive library, and related services at http://www.TonyMandarich.com.
XLNTbrain LLC provides XLNTbrain Sport™, an online and mobile concussion management protocol designed by neurologist Harry Kerasidis, MD, author of Concussion-ology: Redefining Sports Concussion Management For All Levels. XLNTbrain Sport™ provides necessary sports concussion compliance for new statewide laws, and a demo of the online tool designed for athletic trainers, clinicians, medical professionals, and others providing concussion-related care can be scheduled now by calling (814) 934-1994 or emailing [email protected].
XLNTbrain Sport™ incorporates many of the best-practices and standards established by several industry organizations including the guidelines set by the National Athletic Trainers Association and American Academy of Neurology. XLNTbrain is a proud sponsor of MomsTEAM Institute and SmartTeams™.
