​Concussion: Guidelines for coaches, athletes and families

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Parents, coaches and children involved in organized youth sports are required by Wisconsin state law to receive information about the signs, symptoms and risks of sports related to concussion. 

The law also provides that parents, coaches and athletes sign a statement declaring they have received and understand the information.

Below you will find information about concussion and links to resources for coaches, athletes and families to help satisfy the requirements of the new law.

Downloads and resour​​ce information

Marshfield Clinic 

• Concussion information for students, parents and coaches​
• Wisconsin Act 172: Youth athlete concussion law
  

Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA)

• ​Concussion website​
• Sample concussion management plan
• Education requirement guidelines for student athletes, parents and coaches
• Concussion action plan for your school
• Sample form: "Statement acknowledging receipt of education and responsibility to report"
• Sample form for students and parent​s​
  
• Sample fact sheet ​​​​for coaches​
• National Federation of State High School Associations: Guidelines to Concussion Management
• WIAA concussion Policy​
  

Department of Public Instruction  

​Guideli​nes for Concussion and Head Injury

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  

​Toolkit for coaches, athletes and parent​s

​Concussions: What parents need to know

Marshfield Clinic experts on concussion discuss signs, symptoms and treatment of concussion, safe return to play and the role coaches and parents play in recognizing concussion.​

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