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HEADS UP to Youth Sports: Online Concussion Training

Concussions pose a grave threat to one’s health, often with enduring consequences. Yet, they frequently slip under the radar due to subtle or delayed symptoms, leading players to underestimate the severity of their injury. Recognizing the significance of concussion education and awareness is a priority for US Youth Soccer and ENYYSA.

Part of the ENYYSA Risk Management certification is all team officials are required to undergo the HEADS UP to Youth Sports: Online Concussion Training by the CDC every 2 years. It is a free online course and can be found in your GotSport Account Dashboard. The registration process smoothly integrates guidance for finishing your training.

GOTSPORT LOGIN: HEADS UP CONCUSSION TRAINING

ENYYSA Concussion Protocols

US Soccer Player Safety Campaign – Tournaments

If you run a tournament that is 2 days or more, in length, with more than 64 teams older than Under 10, it is recommended that your tournament have an MD, DO, or Athletic Trainer, who is certified in concussions, available for diagnosis of the player.

Substitution Rules for Players Suspected of Having a Concussion in a League or Club-based Tournament

If a player is suspected of having a concussion, by the referees, team official, or league officials, the player will be withdrawn from the game immediately.

That player’s card will be retained by the referee with a notation made on the lineup card. Notification of possible concussion forms will be completed. The player’s card will be sent by the tournament director to the league office where the player is registered, along with the notification of possible concussion form, immediately after the tournament.

Once the league office receives a medical clearance from a Health Care Professional (MD, DO, or athletic trainer who is certified in concussions) the player pass should be mailed back to the coach via express mail, within 24 hours, with a copy of the correspondence to the parents.

Substitution Rules for Players Suspected of Having a Concussion in a League Match

If a player is suspected of having a concussion, by the referees, team, or league officials, the player will be withdrawn from the game immediately.

That player’s card will be retained by the referee, a notation made on the lineup card, and that card and player pass sent to the League office, along with the notification of possible concussion form, immediately after the game.

Once the league received a medical clearance from a Health Care Professional (MD, DO, or athletic trainer who is certified in concussions) the player pass should be mailed back to the coach via express mail, on the next business day, with a copy of the correspondence to the parents.