Educational Resources

Sideline Evaluation

These resources provide valueable information for coaches and parents on how to identify the signs and symptoms of a concussion and how to respond should one occur.

Printable Sideline Concussion Evaluation Card

Concussion Recognition and Response App – An excellent app available for iPhone, iPad, and Android users to recognize whether an individual is exhibiting and/or reporting the signs and symptoms of a suspected concussion and to respond quickly and appropriately.

ImPACT Concussion Awareness Tool App (ImCAT) - The Concussion Awareness Tool was developed to educate athletes, parents, and coaches about concussions and the typical signs and symptoms of a concussion.

Coach, Parent & Administrator Education

www.activecoach.orcasinc.com - ACTive (Athletic Concussion Training using Interactive Video Education) is a free training that provides the information coaches need to keep players safe.

www.nfhslearn.com – National Federation of High School Sports governing body provides a free online course for coaches “Concussions In Sports – What You Need To Know.”

www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/youth.html - Comprehensive educational resources from the Center for Disease Control. Includes online video education, toolkits and valuable handouts.

Athlete Education

Athlete Concussion Video - This video is co-produced by the National Academy of Neuropsychology and the National Athletic Trainers Association. It is a video designed to educate the high school athlete about the signs and symptoms of concussion and importance of following the advice,“when in doubt, sit it out.”