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Originally Posted by Hartee14
Let me ask this question. What if you deem the player was not unconscious and the Athletic Trainer said he was unconscious. Would you let the player return?
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anybody told me the player was unconscious I'm keeping him out until I get a doctor's note stating that he's okay to play. This is not a two-way street. Let's be clear, we're concerned about a concussion. If a player exhibits any of the following symptoms I'm not allowing him back into the game until he has his note.
- Appears dazed or stunned
- Is confused about assignment
- Forgets plays
- Is unsure of game, score, or opponent
- Moves clumsily
- Answers questions slowly
- Loses consciousness
- Shows behavior or personality changes
- Can't recall events prior to hit
- Can't recall events after hit
Or the athlete himself might report the following symptoms if he has a concussion, including a:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Balance problems or dizziness
- Double or fuzzy vision
- Sensitivity to light or noise
- Feeling sluggish
- Feeling foggy or groggy
- Concentration or memory problems
- Confusion
Other important
facts about concussions include that they:
- are caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head
- can occur even if the athlete doesn't lose consciousness
- can happen in any sport
- may not cause symptoms until days or weeks after the injury
- can cause brain swelling, permanent brain damage, or even death, if an athlete has a second concussion before fulling recovering from a first one