Tracy Yatsko Concussion Awareness Advocate

06/29/2018

6.28.18
The basketball court is where I got my brain injury. It’s where I got one of my biggest traumas. I still struggle with anxiety on a basketball court here and there, but every day I get out there and play... dribble, shoot, smile... is one step closer to being completely healed from that trauma. So when I say basketball is saving my life... it is actually saving my life. ❤️

03/21/2018

So I just had a moment. Lately I’ve been talking about how inspired I am by our youth standing up and using their voice. I also have been telling people that I wish I were like them when I was their age...

“It should be about our safety and protection. We deserve action.”
-2011 me.

02/13/2018

Impromptu headshot. 📷 I love my job.

12/30/2016

Parents and Coaches,

Please check out Safety Tag. It is a brilliant platform between coaches, parents, and leagues for emergency response plans and real-time incident reporting.

If your son has asthma or your daughter has a history with concussions, this is a unique way to have all of their medical information right at the fingertips of trainers and coaches.

Website: https://thesafetytag.com/

Safety Tag is a communication platform between coaches, parents, and league administrators for real-

10/15/2016

I am forever grateful that PBS featured my story a few years ago. I watched it again this morning and it still brings tears to my eyes. Please share with athletes, coaches, and parents

PBS39 FOCUS reporter Brittany Garzillo investigates concussions in this Emmy award nominated segment.

09/22/2016

At the age of 17, Tracy Yatsko hit her head while playing basketball and got a concussion that ended her career on the court. Ten years later, instead of playing in the game, Yatsko, junior, will h…

03/14/2016

Temple University is one of 30 institutions in the U.S. chosen to participate in the CARE Consortium's concussion study.

02/20/2016

"I may not be on the court but I can be on the sidelines talking about it."
Check out my concussion feature on Bouncing back with Lisa Bien.

Lisa Bien, a professional marketing strategist and Temple Public Relations Professor, created Bouncing Back in an effort to give Temple students and other viewers insight into their own misgivings concerning self worth while presenting real life examples of personal struggle with self acceptance.

02/18/2016

Look how far I've come...and it's only just the beginning!

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02/11/2016

Cara Griffith and I received treatment from the same doctor in Rhode Island, Dr. Victor Pedro. Our concussion stories are eerily similar and I'm so proud that she had the courage to stand in front of people and share her story...a TEDx story!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WadcoPE0m8&feature=youtu.be

From the high school soccer field to a series of treatments, blame and finally, relief, Cara Griffith describes her personal journey to recover from traumati...