Many people talk about how contact is being taken out of the game. This is directly related to the concussion debate. As a coach we are generally told the following.
No one should return to play or vigorous activity while signs or symptoms of a concussion are present. Experts recommend that an athlete with a suspected concussion not return to play until he or she has been medically evaluated by a healthcare professional trained in evaluating and managing concussions. Children and adolescents should be evaluated by a healthcare professional trained in evaluating and managing pediatric concussions.
As a coach, obviously I do not want to see a kid with brain damage or any type of injury for that matter. But when you look at the symptoms it becomes very daunting.
Signs and symptoms of a concussion include: