Talking Sports And Fitness With Zeke

Exeter athletic director Tom Legath shares with Zeke the story of how the school district has made a significant investment in the safety of its football players grades 7 through 12. Concerned about the increasing awareness of concussions and brain injuries, the Exeter School Board approved the purchase of 145 Riddell SpeedFlex helmets with InSite Impact Response System at a cost of $55,825. "This speaks volumes about our school district and our school board and what we are and what we want for the safety of our kids," Legath says. "The movie 'Concussion' led to the decision to make this purchase." Legath tells Zeke that next season every Eagles football player -- from varsity to junior high -- will wear the state-of-the-art SpeedFlex helmets, designed to disperse energy and reduce the risk of head trauma. "The technology of the new helmets is designed to help disperse the blow of a hit," Legath says. Exeter players will be the first in Berks County to wear them. Legath explains that in addition to reducing