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SAHA Concussion Resource Center
CDC Concussion Training
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed a new bill into law on June 8, 2011 that now requires all coaches to sideline athletes who show signs of a concussion. Those athletes cannot return to activity until they get cleared by a state licensed MEDICAL health care provider. Minnesota now joins 20 states with similar laws taking effect.
The law took effect September 1, 2011
This applies to all players, in all sports, under the age of 18 and applies to ALL youth sports organizations both PUBLIC and PRIVATE.
The law also requires that parents have access to information on the risks and symptoms of concussions and
COACHES must have training on concussions once every 3 years.
COACHES, please use the following link to take the required, free, quick, online concussion training session. Print the completion certificate---it must be filed in your Team Book.
SYMPTOMS
Here is a review of concussion symptoms:
Confusion, foggy/groggy feeling, sluggish
Dizzy, poor balance
Sensitivity to noise or light, blurry vision
Headache, feeling of pressure
Poor memory
Poor coordination and concentration
Nausea/vomiting
Everyone is different and symptoms can be very subtle. Being knocked UNCONSCIOUS is not a requirement and a "ding" can very well result in a concussion, especially for young athletes and athletes who have had previous head injuries.
Additional Concussion Information and Resource Materials
Signs of a Medical Emergency
Headaches that Worsen
Repeated Vomiting
Severe Neck Pain
Loss of Consciousness or Unable to be Awakened Easily
Increasing Irritability
Weakness/Numbness in Arms or Legs
Unable to Recognize Familiar Faces/Things
Information for Coaches
Information for Athletes and Parents
FREE ImPACT Tests for Players 10 Years and Older
SAHA is offering ImPACT Testing to players 10 years and older. The link below provides information and details about what ImPACT testing is and the necessary information it provides when a concussion/head injury occurs and is treated.
There are a limited number of FREE tests available and will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
