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Welcome to the SHIELD program!

Soccer Head Injury Education and Learning Directive

A program created by MSYSA and several key sponsors to promote head injury awareness in the game of soccer.

What’s New?

• ImPACT and MLS – ImPACT Applications, Inc. (ImPACT) and Major League Soccer (MLS) have announced a strategic partnership to launch a formal Concussion Management Program that will promote testing, education, awareness, and state-of-the-art standards of care to each of MLS’ 13 teams. Click here to read the full press release.
• ImPACT© - Call today to set up and appointment for your pre-concussion (baseline) test using the latest technology in identifying concussions. By comparing test results after a head injury to the baseline test, ImPACT© is able to determine if a concussion did in fact happen and the severity of the injury.  This serves as a great guideline in the healing process and helps to prevent Second Impact Syndrome

In the News...

Since its launch in early 2006, the Soccer Head Injury Education and Learning Directive program has quickly gained momentum and captured the attention of the local media including Fox 2, Detroit Free Press, and Metro Parent.

Fox 2 Detroit – Live interview

Detroit Free Press – Article

OAKWOOD SPORTS MEDICINE

Oakwood has joined the SHIELD program in an effort to communicate the importance of injury prevention relating to head injuries as well as other soccer related injuries.  Oakwood’s wealth of knowledge in sports medicine is a well received addition to the SHIELD program.

The Oakwood Sports Medicine team is led by Medical Director, Marc J. Milia, MD.

Dr. Milia graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School, where he played offensive line for the Michigan Wolverines, and was a member of three Rose Bowl teams. 

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina. 

He then completed a one-year Sports Medicine Fellowship in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee and shoulder at the University of Pittsburgh working with the National Football League’s Pittsburgh Steelers.

Steven J. Karageanes, D.O., Medical Director, Primary Care Sports Medicine, is a graduate of University of Michigan and Michigan State University Medical School. He completed a one-year primary care sports medicine Fellowship at the Lutheran Hospital/Cleveland Clinic Foundation and a family practice Residency at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Karageanes is board certified in family practice and holds a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Sports Medicine.

He currently serves as the head team physician for Wayne State University and has held appointments as the team physician for numerous local professional sports teams.  Dr. Karageanes is a Clinical Assistant Professor, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Clinical Assistant Professor Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and a sports medicine consultant for USA Gymnastics, and USA Swimming & Diving.  Dr. Karageanes has completed extensive research and shares his knowledge through medical publications and media presentations.

Administrative Director and Certified Athletic Trainer, Performance Enhancement Specialist, Jeffrey A. Kline, directs the day-today operation of the services within our program. Since graduating from Central Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in sports medicine and exercise science, he has developed expert skills in the art and science of sports performance. His experience includes working with several national, international and collegiate sport organizations, including the United States Olympic Committee Medical Staff, international baseball and softball competitions, and World University Games and Paralympic Games.

SHIELD Program Resource Library

Head Injuries (ImPact)

Head concussion injuries are a serious concern in our young athletes.  One main area of focus through the SHIELD Program is to provide useful information on what a concussion is, how to identify a concussion, what to do if you have one, and what you need to do in order to recuperate properly.

Body Injuries

Soccer is a contact sport, and there is always a potential to get hurt.  Learn what you can do to help prevent injuries on the field and how to heal faster so that you’re playing at your best.

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Full 90 Headgear

Full 90 is a leader in the field of soccer headgear and as a co-sponsor of the SHIELD Program, is giving away their headgear to our membership.
This program will allow 500 under privileged members of MSYSA to receive Full 90 head gear at no charge.  Are you interested in trying on a Full 90 Headgear for FREE?  Just fill out this simple form to let us know you would like a complimentary Full 90 Headgear.
REQUEST FREE HEADGEAR FROM FULL 90

Coaching heading in soccer can be a difficult.

MSYSA Director of Coaching Brett Jacobs explains how, where, and when to teach players the fine art of heading. Click here to read his answers to common heading questions.