Self-Reporting

Throughout high school and college athletes, a culture of resistance has developed leading to players not self-reporting concussions to athletic trainers or coaches. This is extremely dangerous for the athlete and their family. Without the proper care, concussion symptoms become prolonged and lead to more severe long term effects.

“In May, a small study of 119 high school football players by doctors at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center found that more than 75 percent could identify the symptoms of a concussion, including headaches, dizziness and sensitivity to light and sound. And 92 percent of the players knew they risked serious injury if they returned to the field too quickly after a concussion. Yet only 54 percent said they would report such symptoms to their coach, and 53 percent said that even if they had a headache from an injury, they would continue to play.” (Hoffman, 1)

No game is more important than your long term health. If you believe that you have experienced a concussion please reach out to your nurse or athletic director!