Team ParentPacket

Fall 2018/19

JUSA SOCCER is what we make it and our children deserve the best league we can give them. JUSA is an organization for young boys and girls that is thankful for its many volunteers. We are always on the search for additional volunteers assisting with teams, being on a committee or helping on the field. If this sounds interesting, please contact any board member.

JUSA REGISTRATION FEES INCLUDE:• Uniforms (shirt, shorts and socks)• Team and Individual Photos• Trophies/Medals for each player• Equipment for Head Coach• Cal-South Insurance• Field Equipment

CALL or EMAIL Eva Harman YOUR TEAM PARENT COORDINATOR if you have questions or concerns. If the team parent coordinator is unable to answer your questions, she will direct you to someone who may be able to help you.

JUSA OFFICE5100 E. La Palma Ave, Ste. 115

Anaheim, CA, 92870

(714) 970-7909

JUSA OFFICE HOURSCheck JUSA Website: www.jusa.org

JUSA CONTACTSTeam Parent Coordinator Amy Nunezamynunez@jusa.org(714) 348-0501

Anaheim Area Director Martin Garcia mgarcia@jusa.org

Placentia Area Director Mark Murphey mmurphy@jusa.org

Yorba Linda Area Director Andy Durham adurham@jusa.org

InterCity DirectorAlejandra “Alie” Nunezanunez@jusa.org

Signature Director Paul CharltonPcharlton@jusa.org

Uniforms and Trophies/MedalsCindy Suda csuda@jusa.org

RegistrarSheri Mayer smayer@jusa.org

HEAD COACH

The Head Coach is responsible for coaching the team and may seek assistance from parents.

Additional duties for coaches:• Arranges initial team meeting.• Supervises players at all games and practices.• Responsible for all team equipment.• Reads the JUSA Handbook and relays rules to parents.• Notifies players and parents of practices, game times, and any changes to the schedule.• Brings first aid kit and player medical releases to ALL team functions.• Responsible for team parent gift.• Takes parental concerns to coach coordinator.• Maintains and takes control of parents’ negative attitude on the sideline.

GOOD COMMUNICATION is a must to have a successful team.

TEAM PARENT

The Team Parent has the duty of coordinating information for players and their parents.

Duties:• Arranges team banner or flag (optional)• Has names put on the jerseys (optional).• Distributes uniforms, manages team funds, and arranges team parties.• Distributes team roster, game/snack schedule and all other team communications.• Submits receipts for reimbursement for sponsorship.• Coordinates and distribute team pictures.• Purchases gifts (coaches, team referee, and any other volunteers).

RISK MANAGEMENT

THERE MUST BE AT LEAST ONE ADULT THAT HAS BEEN CLEARED BY RISK MANAGEMENT AT ALL GAMES, PRACTICES, AND PARTIES.

JUSA recommends three administrators complete risk management. Please make sure that as a team parent you have been fingerprinted by Livescan.

OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• Team photographer takes pictures during the season and makes the photos available to the team. This volunteer, for instance, could create a team Shutterfly account.

FIELDS

JUSA is privileged to use athletic fields that belong to local cities and school districts. We are guests and have earned our reputation as good stewards of the fields. When fields are shown as CLOSED on the homepage of JUSA’s website, that means the fields cannot be used. Visit

the JUSA website for information on signing up for “Rained Out”, our service that sends notices by text on field status.

Please remember to leave the fields nicer than when you arrived. It is always good to pack a trash bag with you so that trash can be put in its proper place. Again, to maintain our long-standing positive relationship with the schools and cities, PLEASE pick up your trash.

FIELD HELPER

The field helper is responsible for setting up the goal frames, nets, and flags on days when your team has the first game of the day. When your team has the last game of the day, the field helper ensures goals and field equipment are disassembled and returned to the storage area.The field helper also volunteers to assist in field marking in early August and that the fields are striped on the two or three occasions the team has responsibility for striping the fields. The field helper does not work alone; he or she is the lead and relies on other parents on the team to help complete the field responsibilities. Please note: GOALS MUST BE ANCHORED DURING ALL GAMES.

PARENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assuming a positive and active role in supporting the team’s efforts so that players have the most enjoyable experience on a team.

• Staying with their children at practices and games.

• Ensuring players comes to practices and games on time with water and appropriate equipment.

• Assisting the coach as needed, such as helping out on the field or with field maintenance.

• Communicating with the team parent and coach at times when the player is running late, will be absent, or any other concerns the parent has.

• Observing and supporting the Code of Conduct, including the No Smoking and no animals policy on fields.

• Picking up trash after practices and games.

PLEASE--NO ANIMALS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

TEAM FUNDS

It is usually necessary to collect extra money from the player’s family for additional team costs. It is best to collect all or most of what is needed at the beginning of the season. Estimate the team’s expenses, including the total cost of the team banner or flag, names on uniforms, and gifts. Divide the total costs by the number of players and collect that amount from each team member. Team funds may be used on:

• Banner or flag, optional.• Name on uniform shirt, optional.• Team parties.• Gifts for coach or other volunteers.

Funds to be collected from each player are not to exceed $40.00. Team funds do not include the referee fees. Please remember that your team is responsible for half of the referee fees for each team.

SPONSORSHIPS

See attachment

BANNERS AND FLAGS

Banners are a good way to recognize sponsors and individual players. It is optional and paid by team funds.

DO NOT FORGET THE BANNER ON PICTURE DAY!

UNIFORMS

In order for a player to play the game, the player must have the following:• Player Card (coach keeps during the season. Clinic has no player cards)• Complete uniform (shirt, shorts, socks)• Cleats (soccer cleats, not baseball cleats)• Shin guards (must be worn under socks)• Shirttails MUST be tucked in• NO jewelry or hard clips/barrettes• No hard casts

NAMES ON UNIFORMS ARE OPTIONAL--NO NICKNAMES!

SNACKS

Refreshments are suggested for halftime and after the game. Fruit is the best half time snack, and treats are best left for after the game. NO homemade treats. Please make sure to ask parents whether their children have food allergies. Please also carry extra ice cubes and a plastic bag in case of injuries. Also be sure to provide trash bags for clean up and take the trash home for disposal.

HEALTH AND FIRST AID

Each team must have a first aid kit at each team activity.

Pack an ice bag or an ice pack for every game and practice.

Make sure to complete the Player Injury form for all serious injuries. Coaches and team parentsshould each have copies of this form. Forms are available for download at: http://assets.ngin.com/attachments/document/0063/4159/CAL_SOUTH-AIG_CLAIM_FORM-RE GISTERED_YOUTH_FINAL_2015-2016.pdf

If you suspect an injury is serious, do not hesitate to call 911.

COMMUNICATION

The team parent is often the “communicator” for the team. Communication is the key to a team’s success. Email your parents on a weekly basis for game information (game time, field location, snack duty), and any other team activity.

If a problem arises within your team structure and it cannot be addressed by the team administrators, PLEASE notify your team’s Division Coordinator or Area Director. JUSA will do its best to resolve the issue.

TROPHIES AND MEDALS

All participants in JUSA receive either trophies or medals at the end of the season. U6, U7,and U8, receive trophies.U9 and higher receive medals.

The coach is responsible for picking up these items, but pickup is often coordinated with the team parent. Dates, times, and pickup location for trophies and medals will be posted on the JUSA website. The coach will also receive either an email or a phone call from the coach coordinator. Someone on each team MUST take responsibility for:

• Receiving the correct number of trophies or medals;• Ensuring the player count is correct;• Double checking the number of name plates and that names are spelled correctly;• Receiving the appropriate first place trophies or medals for those teams that earned first

place.• Verifying that each player received his or her trophy or medal.

PICTURE DAYPicture Day is September 25th & 26th

At one of your scheduled practice days and timesCrosspoint Church

1300 Kellogg Dr.Anaheim, CA. 92870

Picture Day forms will be available for pickup at uniform distribution.

Be Ready!

• Check the schedule and notify all team members of your team’s assigned time.• Arrive at least 20 minutes before your scheduled time.• Players should wear complete uniform. NO SOCCER CLEATS!• Coach, assistant coaches, and team parent should be included in the team picture.

KNOW YOUR TEAM NUMBER AND BRING YOUR TEAM’S BANNER

Picture packages include:• 1- 8x10 Deluxe memory mate (team picture and individual picture with JUSA logo all on

one 8x10 print.)• 1- 3”button• 4- wallet size prints

Each team receives two 5x7 color team photos. You do not need to order extra photos for the sponsorship plaques. JUSA takes care of the sponsor plaques and pictures.

Picture Day Schedule

The schedule will be posted on the website about a week before picture day. There will be NO CHANGES to picture times. Only teams where the same person serves as Head Coach for two or more teams will have their picture times coordinated.

PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN PROMPTLY AT THE ASSIGNED TIME

Make-Up Picture Day

Date and site will be announced one week prior to the scheduled make-up day.

For any reason if a coach or player cannot make it to picture day, PLEASE DO NOT miss Picture Day. No team pictures will be taken on make up picture day. Make up picture day is ONLY FOR INDIVIDUALS.

Take a team picture prior to a game when the whole team is present. That picture will be more memorable and better than the team picture because the players are having fun.Thank you for volunteering!!

JUSA Code of Conduct

JUSA supports and promotes good sportsmanship. Coaches, referees, parents, and spectators are each expected to maintain the highest level of sportsmanship and professionalism. Everyone must act in a manner that promotes the best interests of youth soccer. Players have a responsibility to play fair, display good sportsmanship, and respect their coaches, opponents, and referees.

Coaches

• Maintain a high level of sportsmanship, professionalism, and integrity.• Teach skills and fair tactics to all of the players.• Discourage unfair gamesmanship.• Concentrate on coaching, rather than on the accuracy of the referee’s decisions.• Control the behavior of players, parents, and spectators at all times of the game.• Have a basic knowledge of the game and attend training courses.• Do not conspicuously wear or display gear of competing soccer organizations.• Never use foul or abusive language.• Never abuse a player mentally, verbally, or physically.• Respect the authority of the referee and be accepting of the referee’s decisions.• Be positive. Remain calm. Avoid confrontation with any individual.• Do not enter the field of play without permission of the referee.

Players

• Maintain a high level of sportsmanship and fair play.• Respect coaches, opponents, and referees.• Be on time and prepared to play the game or participate in practice.• Play within the laws of the game.• Do not conspicuously wear or display gear of competing soccer organizations.• Display self-control and do not use foul or abusive language.• Avoid confrontation with any individual.

Referees

• Know and enforce fairly FIFA Laws and JUSA Rules and Regulations.• Be professional, i.e. on time, in proper uniform, prepared, and fit.• Emphasize the safety of the players and coaches.• Show respect for players, coaches, parents, and spectators.• Explain rules, when needed.• Remain calm.• Control behavior of players, coaches, parents, and spectators.• Take each game seriously.• Be neutral.• Be firm, fair, honest, and consistent.

Parents and Spectators

• Be knowledgeable of the game.• Be supportive; i.e. be sure the player attends practices; pick him/her up on time.• Be positive or quiet at games.• Set the example for children by showing the highest standard of sportsmanship.• Respect the coaches and all players on each team.• Respect the authority of the referees.• Expect your own children to be respectful.• Do not conspicuously wear or display gear of competing soccer organizations.• Attend and supervise their own children at all JUSA events.• Avoid confrontation with any individual.• Do not enter the field of play without permission of the referee.• Never criticize the coach.• Do not coach from the sideline.• Do not use foul or abusive language towards anyone for any reason.• Get involved with the JUSA Organization.• Be calm and have good manners.• Abide by the rules or be subject to dismissal from the field and league discipline.

JUSA SPONSORSHIPS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Why do I want a sponsor?For every sponsor ateam secures, JUSA will refund that team $125 for team expenses. This means that if you have one sponsor, the team gets $125,two sponsors = $250,etc. There is no limit to the number of sponsors a team can have. Please contact Amy Nunez at amynunez@jusa.org for additional sponsorship opportunities for businesses.

• Is my team required to have a sponsor?No. But your team will not get refund money without a sponsor.

• Why am I required to fill out the “Team Information” on the Sponsor Agreement?Without complete information(team number, name, & division), it’s impossible to know which team to credit for the sponsorship which means that your team will not be eligible to receive a refund. There are several teams with the same name!

• How do I get a refund for my team? Complete the JUSA Sponsor Refund Form found in the Team Parent Packet and also located at www.jusa.org and return with copies of your team expense receipts to Amy Nunez NO LATER THAN November 30, 2018.

• How much will my team get in a refund? Each sponsor makes your team eligible for a $125 refund. One sponsor = $125; Two sponsors = $250, etc. The refund amount must be equivalent to the amount of team related expenses supported by receipts (exception to receipts are referee fees), e.g. if you have $100 in receipts but had two sponsors, your team will only receive $100. If you have two sponsors and $200 in receipts, your team gets $200. You can receive over the $150 from same sponsor.

• What are team related expenses? Banners, names on jerseys, referee fees, tournament fees, team party expenses, coach gifts, team parent gifts, or team equipment. If you have a question about a team expense, contact Amy Nunez at amynunez@jusa.org

• Why does the refund form need to be signed by the coach? Because ultimately it is the coach’s responsibilityto ensure that all expenses are team related.

• When can I send in my refund form?Any time before November 30, 2018.

• When can the team get its refund?After the sponsor plaque has been picked up. If you want to pick up the refund check at the same time asyour sponsor plaque, submit the refund form before October 31, 2018.

• When can I get the sponsor plaque?The sponsor plaque order is submitted to the supplier around November 5, 2018. In the past, plaques have been received within three weeks of the order. All efforts will be made to get plaques to you by end of season. All pick up dates, times and locations will be posted at

www.jusa.org. Additionally, an e-mail will be sent to coaches and team parents who are listed on the Sponsor Agreement notifying them of the pick-up dates, times, and locations.

Questions? Please contact Amy Nunez at amynunez@jusa.org

JUSA TAX EXEMPT ID # 23-7375377

Junior United Soccer Association 2018 Fall Season

TEAM SPONSOR AGREEMENTSponsor Name Contact Name (Please print exactly how you want sponsor name on plaque)Address City State Zip Phone # Email @

TEAM INFORMATION**TEAM INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR THE TEAM TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THE SPONSORSHIP & TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE ITS REFUND. IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF THE TEAM INFORMATION, PLEASE ASKTEAM PARENT OR COACH. Primary form of contact will be via email so print legibly!!

Player Name Team Name Team #

Program (circle one) RECREATIONAL SIGNATURE

Division (circle one) U6 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U16 U19

Area (circle one) ANAHEIM PLACENTIA YORBA LINDA

Coach Name Phone Email Team Parent Phone Email (PLEASE PRINT EMAIL CLEARLY-THIS WILL BE PRIMARY FORM OF CONTACT)I/We agree to sponsor the above team for the 2018JUSA Fall soccer season and understand the financial obligation is as follows:ALL SPONSORS WHETHER RETURNING, MULTIPLE TEAMS, OR NEW SPONSOR = $150 PER TEAM. Note: Eachteam is eligible to receive a $125.00 refund per sponsorship for team related expenses. See FAQ page on www.jusa.org for more information.

Attached is my check payable to JUSA Soccer-Sponsorship for $ for team (please complete a separate form for each sponsorship)

Submit all Team Sponsor Agreements by OCTOBER 31, 2018 to ensure timely delivery of sponsor

plaques. DO YOU WANT A SPONSOR PLAQUE? YES NO

Mail completed form & checks payable to JUSA Soccer- Sponsorship

5100 E. La Palma Ave. Ste # 115, Anaheim, CA 92807Questions? Please contact Amy Nunez at

amynunez@jusa.orgJUSA TAX EXEMPT ID #

23-7375377

JUSA ADMINISTRATION ONLY:

Date Received ____Amount $ _ Date Sent to Treasurer __ _ _ R e f u n d R e q u e s t R e c e i v e d _ _ _ _

Junior United Soccer Association 2018 Fall Season

TEAM SPONSOR REFUND FORM*Team Name____________________*Team Number____________________

Program (circle one) RECREATIONAL SIGNATURE

Division (circle one) U6 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U16 U19

Area (circle one) ANAHEIM PLACENTIA YORBA LINDA

*Coach Name _______________________________Phone _______________Email __________________*Team Parent__________________________Phone_____________Email _______________________________

*Person Receiving Reimbursement ____________________________________

*Mailing Address: Street City Zip

*Phone *Email

I understand and agree that all sponsor refunds from JUSA are to be used only to promote JUSA soccer on behalf of the team and are never to be used for any other purpose. I further understand the team will not receive a refund from JUSA without proper receipts** for team expenses being submitted with the refund request form AND the sponsor plaque must be picked up by a team representative before refund is issued. Any coach or team parent receiving funds totaling $600 or more without JUSA having received proper receipts will be issued a 1099 tax form.

Refund forms must be submitted to and received by JUSA by October 31, 2018

Number of sponsors* x $125.00 = $ (amount of refund)

Please return completed form and receipts to:JUSA Soccer Sponsorships5100 E. La Palma Ave. Ste. # 115 Anaheim, CA 92807

*Required info, refund is void without this information and receipts.

Questions? Please contact Amy Nunez at amynunez@jusa.org

JUSA ADMINISTRATION ONLY:

Date Received ____ Amount $ _ Date Sent to Treasurer __ _

ACTION PLAN

WHAT SHOULD A COACH DO WHEN A CONCUSSION IS SUSPECTED?• Remove the athlete from

play. Look for the signs and symptoms of a concussion if your athlete has experienced a bump or blow to the head. Athletes who experience signs or symptoms of concussion should not be allowed to return to play. When in doubt, keep the

• Inform the athlete’s parents or guardians about the possible concussion and give them the fact sheet on concussion. Make sure they know that the athlete should be seen by a health care professional experienced in evaluating for concussion.

• Keep the athlete out of play the day of the injury. Do not return the athlete to play or practice until a health care professional, expererienced in evaluating/managing concussion, has cleared them to do so in writing. A repeat

THE FACTS• A concussion is a

brain injury.• All concussions are serious.

A Fact Sheet for COACHES

athlete out of play.2. Ensure that the athlete is

evaluated right away by an appropriate health care professional with experience in evaluating concussions. Do not try to

concussion that occurs before the brainrecovers from the first can slow recovery or increase the likelihood of having long­term problems. Prevent common long­term problems and the rare second impact syndrome by delaying the athlete’s

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• Concussions can occur without loss of consciousness.• Recognition and proper management of concussions when

theyfirst occur can help prevent further injury or even death.

judge the severity of the injury yourself.Health care professionals have a number of methods that they can use to assess the severity of concussions. As a coach, recording the following information can help health care professionals in assessing the athlete after the injury:•Cause of the injury and force of the hitor blow to the head

•Any loss of consciousness (passed out.knocked out) and if so, for how long

•Any memory loss immediately followingthe injury

•Any seizures immediately following theinjury

•Number of previous concussions (if any)

return to the activity until the player receives appropriate medical evaluation and approval for return to play.

REFERENCES1.Powell JW. Cerebral concussion: causes,

efects, and risks in sports. Journal of Athletic Training2001; 36(3):307­311.

2.Langlois JA, Rutland­Brown W, Wald M. The epidemiology and impact of traumatic brain injury: a brief overview. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation2006; 21(5):375­378.

3.Lovell MR, Collins MW, Iverson GL, Johnston KM, Bradley JP. Grade 1 or “ding” concussions in high school athletes. The American Journal of Sports Medicine2004; 32(1):47­54.

4.Institute of Medicine (US). Is soccer bad for children’s heads? Summary of the IOM Workshop on Neuropsychological Consequences of Head Impact in Youth Soccer. Washington (DC): National Academy Press; 2002.

5.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Sports­related recurrent brain injuries­United States. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 1997; 46(10):224­227. Available at: www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00046702.htm.

WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?A concussion is an injury that changes how the cells in the brain normally work.A concussion is caused by a blow to the head or body that causes the brain to move rapidly inside the skull. Even a “ding,” “getting your bell rung,” or what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious. Concussions can also result from a fall or from players colliding with each other or with obstacles, such as a goalpost.

The potential for concussions is greatest in athletic environments where collisions are common.1

Concussions can occur, however, in any organized or unorganized sport or recreational activity. As many as 3.8 million sports and recreation related concussions

RECOGNIZING A POSSIBLE CONCUSSIONTo help recognize a concussion, you should watch for the following two thingsamong your athletes:1. A forceful blow to the

head or body that results in rapid movement of the head.

-and-2. Any change in the

athlete’s behavior, thinking, or physical functioning. (See the signs and symptoms of concussion listed on the next page.)

If you think your athlete has sustained a concussion,

take him/her out of play and seek the advice of a health care professional

occur in the United States each year.2

experienced in evaluating for concussion. To download the coaches fact sheet in Spanish, please visit www.cdc.gov/Concussion/sport

Para descargar la hoja informativa para los entrenadores en español, por favor visite: www.cdc.gov/Concussion/sport

For more information and to order additional materials free of charge, visit:

www.cdc.gov/Concussion/sports

For more detailed information on concussion and traumatic brain injury, visit:

www.cdc.gov/Concussion

It’s better to miss one game than the whole season.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Explain your concerns about concussion and your expectations of safe play to athletes, parents, and assistant coaches.

•Teach athletes and parents that it’s not smart to play with a concussion. Sometimes players and parents wrongly

SIGNS OBSERVED BY COACHING STAFF

•Appears dazed or stunned•Is confused about assignment or position

•Forgets sports plays•Is unsure of game, score, or opponent

•Moves clumsily•Answers questions slowly•Loses consciousness (even briefly)

•Shows behavior or personality changes•Can’t recall events prior to

hit or fall•Can't recall events after hit or fall

Adapted from Lovell et al. 2004

Athletes who experience any of these signs or symptoms after a bump or blow to the head should be kept from play until given permission to return to play by a health care professional with experience in evaluating for concussion. Signs and symptoms of concussion can last from several minutes to days, weeks, months, or even longer in some cases.

Remember, you can’t see a concussion and some athletes may not experience and/or report symptoms until hours or days after the injury. If you have any suspicion that your athlete has a concussion, you should keep the athlete out of the game or practice.

SYMPTOMS REPORTED BY ATHLETE

3.Headache or "pressure" in head

4.Nausea or vomiting5.Balance problems or dizziness

6.Double or blurry vision7.Sensitivity to light8.Sensitivity to noise9.Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy

10.Concentration or memory problems

11.Confusion12.Does not "feel right"

PREVENTION AND PREPARATIONAs a coach, you can play a key role in preventing concussions and responding to them properly when they occur. Here are some steps you can take to ensure the best outcome for your athletes and the team:

1.Educate athletes and parents about concussion. Talk with athletes and their parents about the dangers and potential long­term consequences of concussion. For ore information on long­term effects of concussion, view the following online video clip: http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/tbi/ Coaches_Tool_Kit.htm#Video.

Pass out the concussion fact sheets for athletes and for parents at the beginning of the season and again if a concussion occurs.

1.Insist that safety comes first.> Teach athletes safe

playing techniques and encourage them to follow the rules of play.

> Encourage athletes to practice good sportsmanship at all times.

> Review the athlete fact sheet with your team to help them recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion.

Check with your youth sports league or administrator about concussion policies. Concussion policy statements can be developed to include the league’s commitment to safety, a brief description of concussion, and information on when athletes can safely return to play following a concussion (i.e., an athlete with known or suspected concussion should be kept from play until evaluated and given permission to return by a health care professional).Parents and athletes should sign the concussion policy statement at the beginning of the

sports season.

believe that it shows strength and courage to play injured. Discourage others from pressuring injured athletes to play. Don’t let athletes persuade you that they’re “just fine” after they have sustained any bump or blow to the head. Ask if players have ever had a concussion.

●Prevent long-term problems. A repeat concussion that occurs before the brain recovers from the first—usually within a short period of time (hours, days, or weeks)—can slow recovery or increase the likelihood of having long­term problems. In rare cases, repeat concussions can result in brain swelling, permanent brain damage, and even death. This more serious condition is called second impact syndrome.4,5

Keep athletes with known or suspected concussion from play until they have been evaluated and given permission to return to play by a health care professional with experience in evaluating for concussion. Remind your athletes: “It’s better to miss one game than the whole season.”