‘Heads Up’ football helping players avoid concussions

CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — The danger of hard hits on the field has coaches making changes. Football programs like the Jim Kelly Youth Football League (JKYFL) have turned to something known has “heads up” football.
The name says it all. Coaches focus on teaching technique and making sure players keep their heads up.
“I have 25 kids. One is my own, and then the other 24 are my adopted sons,” Jennifer Cobb told News 4 during a recent practice session. Cobb is the Team