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Do you know the signs of a concussion??
In January 2012, the Nebraska State Legislature passed into law (effective
7/1/12), the Concussion Awareness Act. What this means for the organization and the
coaches (Head Coach, Asst. Coach, Business Manager, anyone engaged in the
coaching or assisting in coaches of our players) is that you must take a 20
minute course on the computer to help you identify the signs and symptoms
of a concussion and what to do if a player is suspected to have one, and
once completed, print the certificate and GIVE TO A BOARD MEMBER before
stepping foot on any playing field, effective 7/1/12. You as coaches now
have the responsibility to know this information and follow the guidelines
for suspected concussions. You will not be allowed to coach if you have
not completed the course.
Below are online training courses designed to recognize the signs of concussions. Each course takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and you only need to complete one listed below. Upon completion you will be able to print out a certificate of completion. This certification needs to be completed every year.
ACTive Athletic Concussion Training for Coaches
CDC - Center for Disease Control
NFHS - National Federation of High Schools
ConcussionWise
Click on the links below for tools on how to recognize the signs of a concussion. It's time to take a proactive stand in being able to recognize and deal with a concussion instead of reacting to one. These tools are designed for coaches, players, parents, and anybody else who want to know more about concussions in youth sports and the symptoms to look for.
Coaches Information
Clipboard Sheet for Coaches
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