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  • Coaches

  • Parents

  • Athletes

  • Sports Officials

DID YOU KNOW?

25 percent of the concussions reported among high school athletes result from aggressive or illegal play.

Take Action: Model, expect, and enforce safe play. You set the tone for safety.

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GET A HEADS UP: HELP GET CONCUSSION INFO ON EVERY SIDELINE

CREATE A SAFE SPORT CULTURE

Athletes thrive when they have fun playing their sport and receive positive messages from their coaches and parents about reporting concussion symptoms. Learn more

All concussions are serious.

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that causes chemical changes in the brain and sometimes results in stretching and damaging of the brain cells. Learn more 

Playing or practicing with a concussion is dangerous.

While an athlete's brain is still healing, he or she is much more likely to have another concussion putting them at risk for a more serious brain injury or even death. Learn more 

Concussions affect each athlete differently.

Most athletes with a concussion feel better within a couple of weeks. However, for some, symptoms may last longer. Learn more