Riddled

Hello, my name is Jake. I am hoping to create more openness and positivity in this world. I am determined to support an advocacy group such as Headsup so we can start restructuring a better and safer society moving forward.

How have concussions affected your life?: I have had at least 3 concussions in my upbringing as an ice hockey goaltender. Only one was documented and a part of my role would be to create more awareness from stepping away if you think you have suffered a brain injury. I was raised in the old era to stay in the game and athletes need to be more intune with their bodies. That is why I went to the lengths that I did to heal myself (yoga/spirituality/Cannabis diet). It affected my life because I was institutionalized.

Why do you want to advocate for concussion awareness?: I want to advocate for brain injuries because its not the athlete's fault that they were in that position to begin with. Athletes were shaped in an egocentric world and helping them through detachment is something I am equipped with. I trust that I can help athletes realize their full potential away from the sport through progressive, but life saving methods.