There’s still a disturbing lack of knowledge among coaches, athletes and parents regarding concussions. State laws can often have unintended consequences and hidden costs. While this one will probably have some too, my own frustration over the lack of public awareness about the long term ramifications of concussions makes me tend to feel that this might be a good idea.
Here’s the key points of the state of Washington law:
• Athletes, parents and coaches must be educated about the dangers of concussions each year.
• If a young athlete is suspected of having a concussion, he/she must be removed from a game or practice and not be permitted to return to play.
• A licensed health care professional must clear the young athlete to return to play in the subsequent days or weeks.
Commissioner Goodel is on the front lines as he sees the sad results of former NFL players whom have suffered from numerous concussions that have been improperly managed.
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This post was written by bobsikes on May 23, 2010
