Jason R. "Jay" Fraga (born 1972 in Massachusetts) is an American speaker, activist, and former BMX racer.

Jay Fraga
Personal information
Full nameJason R Fraga
NicknameJay
Born1972
Northampton, MA
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight155 lb (70 kg)
Team information
Current teamRetired
DisciplineBMX Racing
RoleRider / Team Manager
Amateur teams
1982-1988Privateer
2003-2010Aggro Bikes

Jay is the founder and executive director of The Knockout Project.[1][2] He is an outspoken advocate on the topic of concussion education, having sustained multiple concussions.[3][4][5] He suffers from post-concussion syndrome.[6][7][8]

Fraga argues that concussed athletes are unable to judge the severity of their own injuries and need oversight from medically-qualified sideline observers.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Bay Path University News and Events". Archived from the original on 2014-12-11. Retrieved 2014-12-02.
  2. ^ Jay Fraga, The Knockout Project
  3. ^ Post Concussion Syndrome- Massage and Bodywork Magazine
  4. ^ Baystate Health - Adolescents and Sports Concussion Injuries
  5. ^ Outside Magazine- After the Crash: A Closer Look at the Rising Incidence of Brain Injury
  6. ^ PBS- WGBY TV: Sports-related Concussions with Dr. Zachary Marowitz & Knockout Project’s Jay Fraga
  7. ^ Post-Concussion Syndrome Speech at Baystate Medical Center
  8. ^ Team Snap: World Cup Head Injuries and the Soccer Concussion Debate
  9. ^ The Bleacher Report: Rugby Player Welfare Part 4: Trying to Shed Light in a Land of All Black
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