CONCUSSION SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

A player experiencing any signs or symptoms may have suffered a concussion.

  • Appears DAZED or STUNNED
  • Appears CONF– — USED about assignment or position
  • FORGETS plays
  • UNSURE of GAME, SCORE or OPPONENT
  • LOSES consciousness (even briefly)
  • Shows BEHAVIOR or PERSONALITY CHANGES
  • CAN’T RECALL events PRIOR TO or AFTER the HIT or FALL

ACTION PLAN

What coaches should do when a concussion is suspected.

  1. Remove the athlete from play.
  2. Ensure the athlete is evaluated immediately by an appropriate health care professional
  3. Inform the athlete’s parents or guardians of the possible concussion.
  4. Only allow the athlete to return to participation after he or she is cleared by an appropriate health care professional and institue your leauge’s return-to-play policy