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Originally Posted by t-rex
Coach: "I'm bringing Johnson back in to catch. Number 4."
Umpire: "Isn't he the one who was hit in the head?"
Coach: "Yeah, our trainer checked him out. He's fine"
Umpire: "I'm not letting him in. He was hit in the head and he should sit."
Trainer: "I checked him out. I followed our school's protocol for head injuries. I watched while he did some sit-ups and deep knee bends. It is my opinion that he is fit to play."
Umpire: "I need a note from a doctor. Until then, he sits."
Coach: "Are you saying that he was unconscious?"
Umpire: "No, I am saying that because he was hit in the head he could have a concussion, and I need a note to allow him to re-enter."
Coach: "I protest your application of 10-2-3k."
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If IMO there was any chance the player suffered a concussion I can live with that and will have the full backing of our association.
I just happen to have a significant amount of training & experience (EMT, mountain rescue) and can rather easily determine the risk factors present in allowing the player to return.
My suggestion to any game official is this: weigh the risk - if you feel the player was suffered sufficient head injury that you are not comfortable with his/her return keep them out. No HS game is worth a child's future.