Concussions in Sports

Virginia Beach City Public Schools has a concussion management program for middle and high school students in accordance with Virginia Senate Bill 652.

Upon entry into a sport at the high school level, students in high-risk sports will participate in the ImPACT Program – a program used by the National Football League and Major League Baseball, along with colleges and universities across the nation. A baseline will be created for each of these athletes.  Should there be reason to believe a concussion may have taken place, this baseline will aid in making a return to play decision.

Have a question? Please contact david.rhodes@vbschools.com. 

Coaches concussion education requirement

Coaches concussion education is an annual Virginia High School League requirement for all coaches.  Examples of acceptable courses include but are not limited to:  NFHS Course – “Concussion in Sports”;  ACTive Concussion Management Course – “Athletic Concussion Training for Coaches” ; CDC Course – “Heads Up, Concussion in Youth Sports”  

Click the red link to complete your mandatory concussion training: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/61037.

You must first order the courses, then follow the instructions on the screen to complete the course.  Upon completion the NFHS course, email the Student Activities Coordinator your completed certificate prior to your first contact with your athletes for your scheduled season.

You may also complete the CDC Course - "Heads up, Concussion in Youth Sports."  To do so click this link here: http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/Training/index.html

Upon completion the CDC course, email the Student Activities Coordinator your completed certificate prior to your first contact with your athletes for your scheduled season.

Symptoms of a Concussion

• Headache or "pressure" in head

• Nausea or vomiting

• Balance problems or dizziness

• Double or blurry vision

• Bothered by light or noise

• Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy

• Difficulty paying attention

• Memory problems

• Confusion 

If you think you or your child  may have a concussion:

• Don't hide it.

• Report it.

• Seek the advice of a health care professional.

• Take time to recover.

Resources

Concussion Info Sheet for Parents, Concussion Fact Sheet for Parents, Concussion Fact Sheet for Students, Concussion Home Instructions, Protocol & Procedures for Management of Sports-Related Concussions, School Board Regulation/Concussion Management