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NBC News: Risk of Concussions in High School Football
The youth athlete with a concussion is at a much greater risk for second impact syndrome.
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NY Times: High School Football’s Hidden Danger
Kort Breckenridge has short-term memory problems after suffering several concussions while playing football.
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NBC News: Football Head Injuries Often Not Treated
NBC’s Chris Jansing reports on how head injuries on high school football fields are often found too late and some-…
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ESPN’s Outside The Lines: High School Concussions
November 4, 2007 A growing number of high school athletes are hiding the signs and symptoms of concussions from their…
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National Athletic Trainer’s Association: Concussions in Football
Testimonials from former NFL players Steve Young, Trent Green, Ryan Clark, along with neurologists describe the signs and symptoms of…
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Concussion Legislation in the USA
The push for national concussion legislation continues throughout the United States. In the spring of 2010, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell…
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Certification Course
A “Silent Epidemic” In sport, no injury is cloudier than concussion, and few are as catastrophic. Often though, the identification of…
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The Value of Certified Athletic Trainers
The best-case scenario for sport coaches, administrators and parents is to have a Certified Athletic Trainer at all sport practices and games.13,25,26 Athletic…
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NEW! Concussion Policy Guide for Idaho Schools
In 2012, the Idaho Legislature passed House Bill 632, the Youth Sports Concussion Bill. The intent of the law is to help protect young athletes with concussion and also to help schools and sport programs limit liability on the basis of negligence should a significant concussive injury occur. All sport programs affiliated with Idaho’s public middle, junior and high schools are required to comply with this law. Concussion guidelines must be consistent with the current standards of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This guide is designed to assist school administrators in the design and implementation of concussion management policy for sport programs. Included are sample policies, parent acknowledgement forms, academic accommodation plans, parent and athlete resources and more.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Resources for Coaches, Athletes & Parents. Legislation passed in 2012 in Idaho requires all public middle and high schools that sponsor sports programs to adhere to current CDC concussion management guidelines. The CDC’s Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports website offers free information. Schools and sports programs can also order materials from the CDC at no charge.
Coaches’ Education Program
Sports-related concussion in youth and high school sports can be serious or even life threatening situations if not managed correctly. In this course you will understand the impact sports-related concussion can have on your players, how to recognize a suspected concussion, the proper protocols to manage a suspected concussion, and steps to help your player return to play safely after experiencing a concussion.