Paul T. Diamond’s "Head injuries in men’s and women’s lacrosse: a 10 year analysis of the NEISS database" analyzes differences in lacrosse relating injuries between various genders and age groups. After analyzing data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, Diamond concludes that women and youth players are at increased risk for head trauma and that the integration of protective headgear into the sport should be considered. This source was most useful while drafting valid objections, for the increased rate of concussions in women’s lacrosse is a prominent danger of the sport. The information provide by this, unlike other sources I explored, also maintained that protective headgear is a necessary adaptation to the game. Therefore, …show more content…
In addition, the study also serves to “identify potential areas for injury prevention initiatives” (262). The author build credibility by utilizing co-workers and experts in his field to peer-review his study, and he both explores the medical perspective on this issue as well as the insider perspective of the lacrosse community. He recognizes a rapid growth in injuries, which could be ascribed to an increasing level of aggression. This source introduce me to a new argument as to whether more protective could possibly lead to future rule alterations allowing more contact. Due to his clear interpretations and data, I was by evidence from this source to investigate the psychological effect that protective headgear could have on increasing violent …show more content…
He utilizes “Not Everyone Says Headgear Is Right Fit for Girls’ Lacrosse” to examine the heated headgear debate that ignited after the Florida High School Athletic Association mandated protective headgear for female lacrosse players. Rather than focusing on the opinion of medical experts, Pennington interviewed key members of the women’s lacrosse community to identify the insider perspective, which, in most cases, argued against increased headgear. Pennington has provide one of the most well rounded articles I have seen while researching. He acknowledges both sides of the debate and maintains his position as an objective, outside, third party. Even without excessive knowledge of women’s lacrosse, Pennington builds credibility as he utilizes the quotes of various protagonists and antagonists of the debate. Uniquely, Pennington also includes the perspective of real high school lacrosse player, whose opinions are rarely acknowledged, despite the fact they would be the most impacted by any decision regarding the debate. Overall, this source was ideal while drafting objections and rebuttals, for it explored various sides of the argument in depth. Pennington’s various sources and perspectives also inspired my to organize my paper in regards to four different perspectives (player, parent, coach, and