If you coach a sport then you might want to add another responsibility to your check list: evaluating concussions. Concussions can happen to anyone, at any age in any sport so it’s best to have a working knowledge of what is involved in a concussion and how to evaluate one. 
Of course, it’s best to have a professional evaluate the athlete who may have suffered a concussion but having the ability to do a sideline evaluation is probably a safe investment of your time. HEADS UP, a program instituted by the CDC has some great information for coaches, parents and athletes and should be addressed to further protect the welfare of your athletes.
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