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Concussion Training

The SAY National Concussion Policy consists of two very distinct procedures. This policy is required for ALL coaches and volunteers regardless of their age and/or status (i.e. Head coach, Assistant Coach and/or parent volunteer). These procedures are designed to comply with recently passed legislation concerning concussion in youth sports. It will be necessary to complete a concussion training course every three (3) years.

STEP 1: The first portion of the SAY National Concussion policy is the taking of a FREE online training course. ALL coaches and volunteers MUST complete this training course prior to participating in any SAY activity whether it be a practice or a game situation.

There are two approved options for the FREE online training program consists of two approved options, either of which is acceptable:  


The FIRST APPROVED OPTION is provided by the National Federation of State High School Associations Concussion in Sports – What You Need to Know, which can be found at http://www.nfhslearn.com/electiveDetail.aspx?courseID=38000. This online course will require you to click on the "order here” button to begin the training. It will ask you to complete a brief registration form prior to beginning the course, which is solely for the purpose of registering you in their data base as having successfully completed the online material. After you have completed this course you will be given the option to print out a personalized certificate of completion (It is suggested that this certificate by printed out in pdf format, otherwise your name may not appear on this certificate).


The SECOND APPROVED OPTION is through the Center for Disease Control and their Prevention Heads Up Concussion in Youth Sports Online training program, which is at http://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/training/index.html. Click on the online training course button to begin your training. After successfully completing the on-line training, you will be offered an opportunity to print out a personalized "certificate of completion”. FYI - this option does not keep a record of your completing this training.

After completing either the FIRST OR SECOND APPROVED OPTION, you will need to email a copy of your personalized "certificate of completion” to [email protected] and it is recommended that you keep a copy with you at  ALL SAY related functions. 


STEP 2: The second portion of the SAY National Concussion policy is the Removal-From and Return-to-Play procedure. Any athlete exhibiting signs and symptoms of concussion either during a practice or during a game MUST be immediately removed. This athlete MAY NOT return to play nor participate in any SAY activity on the same day that he or she has been removed (even if a written medical clearance is provided).

In addition, the athlete is not permitted to return to play or participate in any SAY activity until he or she has been assessed and received written clearance by a physician or by another licensed health care provider. A Return-to-Play form must be submitted to the coach and a copy emailed to portageyouthsoccerclub@gmail.com prior to allowing the athlete to participate in any activity with the athlete’s team, whether it be a practice or a game situation.  Return-to-play forms can be found below.

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