Coaches

Max and Jenna's Laws outline specific responsibilities for coaches, because they play a key role in concussion management.   Coaches are on the front lines and often are the first to observe a bump, jolt, or blow to the head that could cause a concussion. After the student is cleared to return to play by a healthcare provider, the coach is involved in returning the student to play.

Coach Responsibilities

• Recognize:  Participate in annual training in recognizing the symptoms of concussion

• Remove:  Students suspected of having a concussion must be removed from play

• Return:  A student may return to play when all symptoms have resolved, at least one day has elapsed since the injury, and a medical release has been obtained

• ResourcesCoach Talking to Soccer Team

Coach Training Sites

Brain 101
CDC
NFHS
OSAA

Tools

• Signs and Symptoms of Concussion

• Post-Concussion Symptom Checklist

• Return to Play

• Create a Concussion Management Plan

• Emergency and Non-Emergency Concussion Guidelines

• Download All

• American Academy of Neurology – Summary of Evidence-based Guidelines for Sports Coaches and Athletic Trainers: Recognizing Sports Concussion in Athletes

• American Academy of Neurology – Concussion Quick Check