What is a Concussion?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that alters the way the brain normally functions. It is caused by a bump or blow to the head that forces the brain inside the skull to move back and forth. Appropriate rest from activities and schoolwork is necessary to ensure that the brain heals properly.
What are the Roles and Responsibilities of the Coach?
The coach meets with the child and does an on field assessment and records their current symptoms. Parents must be informed immediately. All head injuries should be referred to a physician immediately.
Each week the coach meets with the parent to review and adjust physical accommodations.
Please seek immediate medical attention if your son/daughter exhibits the following symptoms:
• Develops a worse headache
• Becomes dizzy, drowsy or cannot be aroused
• Mental confusion
• Nausea or vomiting
• Pupils unequal size
• Ringing in the ears
• Clear fluid coming from nose and/or ears
• Anything you find unusual
Your son/daughter CAN:
Your son/daughter CANNOT:
Your son/daughter SHOULD AVOID: