Concussion like symptoms in an AAU game

[johnny d]

I would have done something similar to what you did. I would have told the coach she is displaying concussion like symptoms and cannot come back in the game until she is cleared by a certified trainer or doctor. However, if they tried to put her back in the game, I would have had the person's name and their position noted in the scorebook. At this point, they are assuming responsibility. I would not have taken the step of asking to see some sort of ID or certification.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by johnny d

I would have told the coach she is displaying concussion like symptoms and cannot come back in the game until she is cleared by a certified trainer or doctor.

We have been instructed never to use the "C" word, and to just describe the symptoms when we beckon the coach. "Coach, please come onto the court to administer to your player. He seems to be a little dizzy". It's up to the coach to take it from there, which includes requesting a timeout to keep the player in the game. All Connecticut interscholastic coaches, by state law, at all levels, must receive first aid training to keep their "coaching certificate", which includes training, also by state law, on how to deal with concussions. Coaches, trainers, athletic directors, principals, and school superintendents, are all well aware of the seriousness of concussions, or concussion-like, symptoms, and their legal implications, and ramifications, and how to deal with such.