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Here in Washington State, there's a brand new law on the books called the Zackery Lystedt Law that has to deal with concussions in Interscholastic Athletics. Part of the law is that, if a concussion happens (losing consciousness or not), the student-athlete cannot practice nor participate in games until cleared by a medical professional that has the training to diagnosis & deal with concussions. The law was signed into effect by Gov. Gregoire this past summer. How I saw the play occur, the home player was in the air going for the rebound, when the visiting player made physical contact by pushing/shoving the home player OOB & into a padded wall. When the home player hit the padded wall, a loud thud was heard throughout the gym. I'm questioning whether they should of moved the player, & not just called EMS to get her examined. It was the HC at her side as soon as the officials whistled for stoppage of play, who decided to get her up on her feet & assist her over to the bench. When the home player was finally mobile, & assisted to the bench by the HC, play continued on as normal from the POI, no fouls were assessed for the contact/pushing/shoving. |
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Are you aware that student-athletes all have to have parents/guardians sign medical release forms at the start of the season? Someone on that form is designated to act in the best interest of injured players. If the parents were in the stands, they could be consulted BY THE COACH. Everyone else besides trained medical personnel who are prepared to handle such matters should stay the heck out of it. |
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As I stated earlier, I did not know of anyone there that was trained medical personnel. I did not see the proper precautions/procedures being put into action. When I was Boys' Basketball Manager back in 1997-1998, I saw a similar play happen, with similar results. Only the player got shoved head first into wood bleachers. I know of the medical release forms from participating in track in 8th grade. When I was going through the area of the WIAA Online Rules Clinic dealing with concussions earlier, I couldn't stop thinking of the situation, of what should of/could of been done differently. I cannot help if I am concerned about a person's well being/safety. |
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You seem to be suffering from a guilty conscience more than anything. What do you expect people here to tell you? You seem to think you have some sort of responsibility for determining whether medical attention was necessary for this girl. So why didn't you do something? What is the answer you need to hear? |
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CHS - I'm with Smitty. I'm not sure what you want us to say/do.
I'll either call the foul or not. I'll clear the floor and send the players to their benches. I'll let the team and game mgt attend to the player. If they think EMS or an ambulance is needed, their call. If I think the player was unconscious I will inform coach of the rule. Clear the player off the floor by whatever means the team/medical feel is required. Secure a replacement player and get the game moving. I am not taking charge of any medical situation nor giving advice. I do not play a doctor on tv and I did not sleep at a Holiday Inn Express last night!
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Well that explains why they didn't call the foul.
I still don't know what they expect anyone here to say. The OP should be asking the school officials why they didn't call EMS. |
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The OP is NOT an official. He works the table and is very curious, not in a bad way (IMO), as to what officials do, why they do it, etc.
My rub with the OP, and I get the feeling from some of the other posters too (although obviously I don't speak for them) is CHS doesn't seem to like or accept the answers he hears and continues question, pick, disagree, etc. Never seens satisfied with what is said. Oh well, it's a free world and has made for some interesting banter from a slightly different angle. My $.02.
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I was asking for thoughts &/or opinions as I was figuring some on here might have coached before becoming officials.
Basically I was asking, if you were in the coach's shoes, how would you have handled the incident? If you've had previous playing experience where something like this happened, what would you, from a player's POV, have wanted the coach to do? The incident happened Tuesday night, I've giving the coach the benefit of the doubt that medical attention will be sought (although I am thinking it should of happened immediately afterwards). When I go in on Saturday to work crowd control for the Wrestling Invite & Scoreboad/Timer/Shot Clock/Crowd Control for the Boys' Basketball Games, I'll be asking the AD if the procedures are being followed as how I understand things & get his input as well. |
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I am again wondering what answer would satisfy you? |
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