Concussion Management Policy

Concussion Management Policy:

The Tolland Lacrosse Club (TLC) is very serious about protecting our players from all injuries, but in particular, we are aware of the very serious dangers of concussions.

All of our coaches will be provided information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion.

Recognizing the signs of a concussion and the proper treatment of a concussion requires the cooperation of the parents, the player, the family’s medical provider and the coach to ensure that the best information and decisions are made for that player’s safety. The TLC policy for any player that is believed to have sustained a concussion no matter how severe is for the coach to remove that player from participation and seek medical attention: "When in doubt, leave the player OUT !"

Furthermore, NO player who the coaches believe has sustained a concussion – whether by exhibiting signs of a concussion or having sustained a blow to the head - will return to the field for practice or a game without the express written medical authorization/permission from the child’s medical provider stating that the child is cleared to participate in youth sports, and in particular lacrosse.