CC United Soccer Concussion Policy
Minnesota Concussion Law
Under Minnesota law, if young athletes show signs of a concussion, coaches must sideline them until they can get a medical all-clear.
A concussion is a brain injury caused by a bump or blow to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Even what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious.
To help ensure the health and safety of our young athletes, the Centers for Disease Control developed the Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports initiative to offer information about concussions to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports.
The Heads Up initiative provides important information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion. New Paragraph
CC United Soccer Club Concussion Policy
CC United Soccer will have information accessible to coaches, parents and athletes to educate our members on the topic of concussions. Information regarding the risks and symptoms of concussions as well as the return to play procedures will be made available to everyone via our website. Coaches are required to complete an online concussion training course and renew it every three years.
Most importantly, any athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussions (such as the loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion, or balance problems) shall be immediately removed from the contest and shall not return to play until cleared by an appropriate health care professional (experienced in evaluating and managing concussions).
Return-To-Play Policy
If an athlete is removed from play because they are showing signs or symptoms of a concussion, Minnesota's Concussion Law requires they receive written authorization from a medical professional to return to play. Please provide a doctor's note to your head coach, once your athlete has been cleared.
Coach Training
All CC United coaches and assistant coaches are required under Minnesota law to complete training on concussions. The video training module will take approximately 45 minutes to complete.
1. Follow this
link to complete the online training.
2. Upload your Certificate of Completion in Playmetrics.
3. Email your Certificate of Completion to
admin@ccunitedsoccer.com.
4. Repeat the online training at least every 3 years.
