WHO IS TAYLOR?
Taylor Twellman, a former U.S. Men’s National Team player and Major League Soccer MVP with the New England Revolution and MLS’ lead analyst for Major League Soccer.
Twellman played eight professional seasons for the Revolution and was one of Major League Soccer’s most prolific forwards before his career was prematurely cut short after suffering from multiple concussions.
He scored 101 goals in 174 matches for the team.For over 10 years, Taylor has suffered from the effects and symptoms of post-concussion syndrome (“PCS”.) Taylor realized, his career-ending injury was a life-changing event and was inspired to make a difference in the world of concussions.
Since his career-ending injury, Twellman has dedicated himself to generating awareness about the dangers of concussions and head injuries, particularly in soccer. Taylor has become a sought-after speaker and facilitator at conferences and seminars, focusing on increased awareness among youth players environment. Taylor and the ThinkTaylor team are driven and dedicated to changing the culture in the world of concussions. ThinkTaylor’s positive message emphasizing awareness, rehabilitation and education is putting the health of kids first and creating a positive social change and in return a safer, healthier and smarter environment.
WHAT IS THINKTAYLOR?
ThinkTaylor was created in 2011 after Taylor was forced to retire from all-star MLS career, when he was faced with post-concussion syndrome. He was scared and frightened about what he was hearing and reading. He made it his mission to make sure kids, parents, coaches and everyone else who has eyes on youth sports is properly educated. ThinkTaylor's color orange was chosen by Taylor, the color of healing. ThinkTaylor created the #TTpledge to raise awareness for concussion safety, urging players, parents, coaches and anyone involved in youth sports to become educated on the signs and symptoms of a concussion, honest with those around them and supportive of anyone they know that receives a concussion.