Concussion in sports has become highlighted significantly over recent years, with many ex professionals of multiple sports suffering from brain injuries sustained from participation in sports.
This is a serious issue, and an issue addressed at the youth level to ensure longevity of health for all players.
Concussion ProtocolÂ
- Coaches will notify the parent of any player which was removed from practice due to a head injury and suspected concussion. The club will provide a Concussion Report for the parent to sign. The Club will keep on record all incidences reported.
- Any player suspected of sustaining a concussion, or head injury is to be immediately removed from the athletic activity. In order to return to practice or be available for a game the player must gain written clearance from a licensed health care professional that they are fit to play.
- If a concussion has been sustained the player must not return to practice until a minimum of 7 days, and with further guidance and clearance from the health care professional.
Complete concussion protocol at the following link –
Coaches, Players, and Parents
All parties will be required to have on file a signed Concussion Fact Sheet.
USSF CDC A Fact Sheet For Coaches
USSF CDC A Fact Sheet For Athletes
USSF CDC A Fact Sheet For Parents
For further concussion information and education on head injuries – http://www.recognizetorecover.org/head-and-brain#concussions
Additionally all coaches will be required to undertake Concussion Education Training annually, through the Heads Up online training
https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/resources/training.html
Learn more about concussion at the following link to the CDC – https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/basics/index.html