Signs of a concussion may include the player appearing dazed or stunned, confused about plays or score, moving clumsily, answering questions slowly, behavior changes, forgetting events prior to or after a collision, or loss of consciousness.
Symptoms of a concussion may include headache, nausea, balance problems or dizziness, double or fuzzy vision, sensitivity to light or noise, feeling sluggish or "foggy," change in sleep pattern, concentration or memory problems.
Symptoms of a concussion may last days or even weeks.
A diagnosis of concussion must be made by the school's certified athletic trainer or team physician. The athlete and his/her parents will be notified of the diagnosis of concussion.
Athletes and coaches are expected to report signs or symptoms of a concussion that were not witnessed by the medical staff.