dr. comstock, for making youth sports safer. i want to thank everybody who is here today to help us figure this out. around i also really want to say, we want to see sports succeed. i can't let this hearing go by without congrat hailing the world champion denver broncos for example, which i have season tickets. and i also want to say, as i've said before, one of my great sadnesses i was unable to persuade either of my daughters to play ice hockey and they took up dance instead but the point is, all, every child in this country should be safe. we love sports. we want to see sports succeed but that means that we have to do our utmost to improve player safety and guarranty that participation in sports doesn't mean that you have long-term health consequences. so i know, mr. chairman, you intend to have more hearings. i think this is the perfect place to start. i want to thank you again and yield back. >> thank you, go steelers. we are -- [laughter]. >> that's fine. >> sorry penguins in the playoffs. wish them the best and all athlet

dr. comstock, i want to ask one more question. you say there is no surveillance for under high school ages. do you think this is something that should be instituted so that people like you can get that data to see exactly what is going on? >> yes, i would love to give it to you and can give you the name of ten other researchers. >> who should set it up? >> my work hasn't been federal funded. the ncaa funds their own system. i think it should be a federal effort but i don't care if it is joint but somehow someone has to do it. >> thank you very much. thank you for coming. >> just to remind member, votes are called and we will continue to roll through. dr. burgess you are recognized for five minutes. >> thank you, chairman. i thank the panel for being here. coach stevens, your testimony was revelation and it seemed so obvious when i read through it and once you understand this is a repeatative injury. that must have been a hard decision to make -- repetitive -- when i was growing up it was practice, practice, practice. >> when i ann

dr. comstock, i want to ask one more question. you say there is no surveillance for under high school ages. do you think this is something that should be instituted so that people like you can get that data to see exactly what is going on? >> yes, i would love to give it to you and can give you the name of ten other researchers. >> who should set it up? >> my work hasn't been federal funded. the ncaa funds their own system. i think it should be a federal effort but i don't care if it is joint but somehow someone has to do it. >> thank you very much. thank you for coming. >> just to remind member, votes are called and we will continue to roll through. dr. burgess you are recognized for five minutes. >> thank you, chairman. i thank the panel for being here. coach stevens, your testimony was revelation and it seemed so obvious when i read through it and once you understand this is a repeatative injury. that must have been a hard decision to make -- repetitive -- when i was growing up it was practice, practice, practice. >> when i ann

dr. don comstock, who is in highiate professor school injury surveillance. and finally, dr. thomas told watch. school.r at the weldon he is also the founding mrirector of perdue's facility. thanks to all the witnesses for being here today. aware. all objections tony testifying under oath? you are entitled to be advised of counsel. in that case, would you all please rise, raise your hand and i will swear u.n.. do you swear the testimonies the truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth. thank you. both answered affirmatively and you are now under oath. your subject to the penalties set forth in title 18 of the united states code. i will ask you to give a five minute summary of your statement there'll be a light in front of you that will turn red when your time is up. turn your microphone on and bring it close. chairman murphy, and ranking members and members of the subcommittee, good morning and thank you for this opportunity to provide testimony on the important issue regarding youth and youth related sports concussion. i work with all age groups, pee-wee through high scho