Preventing high school football injuries through education

Football is a dangerous game — fans and athletes know that. It’s been that way since its inception in 1869.

Recently, the sport has been under a microscope due to the number of injuries at the high school level. Even Medical Lake High School had two players who were injured during games. Nationally, six high school players have died due to injuries related to the game.

I have heard some friends talk about not letting their sons play football, at least until they are older. Some writers and critics have advocated their schools to ban it. In September, Camden Hills Regional High School, in Rockp...