GET TO KNOW THE COUNCIL

USA Football works with its Football Development Model Council – a group of medical, football and long-term athlete development experts – to open more paths to the game and improve upon existing ones.

The list below represents the people and the positions they held while serving on the council.

MEDICAL / CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS

Dr. Brian Hainline (Chairman)

Chief Medical Officer
National Collegiate Athletic Association

Dr. Gerard Gioia

Division Chief of Neuropsychology
Children’s National Health System

Dr. Michael McCrea

Professor of Neurosurgery & Neurology
Medical College of Wisconsin

Dr. Johna Register-Mihalik

Asst. Professor Exercise & Sport Science
University of North Carolina

Dr. Allen Sills

Chief Medical Officer
National Football League

"At its center, the Football Development Model stands for having fun, developing a base of athleticism, and learning skills step-by-step. Learning developmentally and age-appropriate skills allows you to compete, which is something kids love and differentiates sport from exercise."

DR. BRIAN HAINLINE

CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER OF THE NCAA & FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT MODEL COUNCIL CHAIR

LONG-TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS

Dr. Stephen Norris

Adjunct Professor of Applied Physiology
Mount Royal University and University of Calgary

Dr. Paul Roetert

Managing Director
United States Tennis Association University

Mr. Chris Snyder

Director of Coaching Education
United States Olympic Committee

"Our Football Development Model Council is a tremendously diverse and knowledgeable group of experts. Each member will help deliver a first for our football family, employing a holistic framework to reimagine how football is played, coached and experienced."