The A Step aHead partners are excited to announce the 10th year of our program! We are proud of the work that has been done to educate our youth hockey community about sports safety and provide free baseline neurocognitive testing…. Read More ›
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A Step aHead’s “The Next Step” Survey
Nine years ago the Chicago Blackhawks, the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois, Athletico Physical Therapy and Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth created the “A Step aHead” program. The program had two stated goals: (1) provide free baseline neurocognitive testing for AHAI players… Read More ›
A Step aHead Presents “The Next Step”
Chicago Blackhawks, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Athletico Physical Therapy & AHAI Announce a One-of-a-Kind Hockey Safety Symposium By Elizabeth M. Pieroth, PsyD, ABPP We all love the sport of hockey but understand that concussions and other injuries do happen in the sport…. Read More ›
We Want to Know What Topics Interest You
Over the past seven years the “A Step aHead” program has been focused on educating the Illinois Youth Hockey community about concussion awareness and treatment. The four organizations that make up “A Step aHead”, the Chicago Blackhawks, AHAI, Athletico, and… Read More ›
Registration for Moms’ Night at the United Center is Now Open!
AHAI Moms are invited to attend the 4th Annual Moms’ Night at the United Center on Wednesday, November 29 from 6:30 to 9:00pm, to learn more about concussion education and safety in youth hockey. Every Mom in attendance will receive… Read More ›
AHAI Encourages Players to Get Baseline Test for Brain Health
The A Step aHead program helps educate coaches, parents and players about concussions and player safety By Greg Bates, Special to AHAI Concussions can happen to any athlete at any age. That is why the Amateur Hockey Association Illinois (AHAI) is… Read More ›
