2019-20 NFHS: Rumors/Desires?

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

.. the AMP... is a law that means that if we send someone out for concussion-like symptoms, only an AMP can approve them to play in the game. If there is no AMP at the game or for the team, then if we send them out the coach is not allowed to bring them back into the game. Also, the AMP has to be listed by each school through the IHSA so when we file a report telling of an incident where a player is removed from the game because of concussion-like symptoms, they IHSA and the school take over with the procedure of what was done correctly or not. Again, all by state law, not our burden ultimately after that. It is also encouraged when a player is removed and let back in, we report who told us allowed the player to play.

We're fortunate here in Connecticut that our State Legislature mandated that all interscholastic coaches (all levels, middle school, freshman, junior varsity, varsity, head, assistants) be trained and certified in concussion protocol, and are allowed to make all decisions regarding such.

Originally the State Legislature also wanted all interscholastic sports officials to be trained and certified in concussion protocol. Our state interscholastic sports governing body's officials association attended public hearings at the Capitol and put the kibosh on that idea. Well worth the $13.00 we individually pay for annual dues to belong to the state interscholastic sports governing body's officials association to lobby on behalf of all officials in such matters (plus free admission to all regular season interscholastic sports, free admission to all post season interscholastic tournament basketball games).

Note: Our state interscholastic sports governing body mandates that all interscholastic coaches, at all levels, head, and assistants, be trained and certified in concussion protocol, first aid, and CPR. Coaches can handle many typical health matters when a trainer is not available (i.e. middle school games). A certified trainer would certainly be better, but the added expense of a certified trainer is too much for many school programs (i.e. middle schools), and the coach has to suffice.