What are the Impacts of Head Impacts?

Researchers from the Boston University CTE Center developed HITSS to find out the long-term brain health risks from repetitive head impacts in soccer and tackle football.

by enrolling in HITSS and taking our online survey.

It‘s easy to enroll. Just click the button below and you’re on your way to making an impact. Upon completion of the entire survey (Parts One & Two), participants will be entered into a monthly drawing for a chance to win a $500 Gift Card.

You can make an Impact

Want more info before you enroll? Click Learn More below to find out more about HITSS.

Endorsed by world-class athletes and sports personalities

  • Yael Averbuch

    General Manager Gotham FC | USWNT 2007-2013

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  • Brandi Chastain

    2x FIFA Champion | 3x Olympic Medalist | USWNT 1988-2004 | Hall of Famer

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  • Bob Costas

    8x National Sportscaster of the Year | Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer

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  • Brian Dunseth

    Olympian | Soccer TV Analyst | MLS 2001-2006

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  • Amy Griffin

    FIFA Champion | USWNT 1987-1991

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  • Linda Hamilton

    FIFA Champion | USWNT 1987-1995 | Hall of Famer

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  • Mike Haynes

    Super Bowl XVIII Champion | College and NFL Hall of Famer

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  • Alexi Lalas

    CONCACAF Champion | USMNT 1991-1998 | Hall of Famer

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  • Gina Lewandowski

    Gina Lewandowski

    USWNT 2015 | Bayern Munich 2012-2019 | NWSL 2019-2022

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  • Shannon MacMillan

    FIFA Champion | 2x Olympic Medalist | USWNT 1994-2006

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  • Kimberlee Maslin-Kammerdeiner

    NCAA Champion | FIFA Champion | USWNT 1988-1991

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  • Bruce Murray

    USMNT 1985-1993 | 2x NCAA Champion | Hall of Famer

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  • Warren Sapp

    Super Bowl XXXVII Champion | Hall of Famer

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  • Leigh Steinberg

    American Sports Agent | Author | Philanthropist

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  • Taylor Twellman

    Major League Soccer MVP | USMNT 2002-2008

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  • Ethan Zohn

    MLS | Grassroot Soccer Founder | Survivor Champion

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Am I eligible to participate in HITSS?

If you are age 40 or older and played soccer or tackle football at any level (youth, high school, college, or pro/elite) you are eligible to participate.

What else can you do to help?

Spread the word to everyone you know - friends, family, colleagues and former teammates. The faster we enroll enough participants, the faster we can answer those important questions!

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