Pioneering the Future of Brain Health in Sports with AI-Powered Screening Technology
New Jersey Youth Soccer, representing more than 120,000 players ages 5 to 19, today announced a strategic partnership with HitCheck, a leading mobile app that monitors athletes’ cognitive performance and screens for signs of concussion.
HitCheck transforms standardized neurocognitive testing into a fast, engaging seven-minute mobile assessment that can be completed on a smartphone or tablet. The test evaluates nine key brain functions commonly affected by concussions. When a head injury is suspected, athletes complete a post-injury test, which is compared against their personal baseline scores to help inform medical decisions. A 22-question symptom survey is also included to track recovery progress.
“Our vision is to create a sports landscape where brain health screening is a priority across all levels of play,” said Mike Piha, CEO and Co-Founder of HitCheck. “Partnering with New Jersey Youth Soccer, one of the largest youth soccer programs in the country, sends a powerful message about the importance of protecting young athletes from the long-term impacts of sports-related concussions.”
Through this partnership, NJ Youth Soccer and HitCheck reaffirm their shared commitment to athlete safety, equipping trainers and healthcare professionals with real-time data that supports early detection, objective decision-making and effective return-to-play protocols.
“This partnership enhances our ability to promote player safety and long-term brain health by leveraging HitCheck’s quick and easy concussion assessment app,” said Evan Dabby, CEO of NJ Youth Soccer. “We are proud to make HitCheck the Official Sideline Concussion Test of New Jersey Youth Soccer as part of our ongoing commitment to keeping athletes safe.”
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About HitCheck
HitCheck digitizes neurocognitive testing methods using AI, delivering short mobile assessments that help detect changes in brain performance following potential concussions. Each test measures areas such as memory, reaction time, balance, and executive function. With subscribers in six countries, HitCheck partners with organizations including Stanford University, Iowa State University, Howard University, Baylor Scott & White Health, American Youth Football, and the NFL Alumni Association. Learn more at hitcheck.com/how-it-works or contact info@hitcheck.com.