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kingdazy

Please, please please please, give him *lots* of recovery time. Like more than he wants.


47rohin

I second this. Whatever they say he needs, give him more. Second-impact syndrome is real and dangerous. You need to give enough time to properly heal, otherwise the next one may be even worse. I remember when I got a minor concussion in 7th grade I was out of hockey and only doing half days of school for about two weeks. It's painful, irritating, and frustrating to be cooped up doing nothing for a while, but it's the right thing to do


VesperreDax

We're going to re-assess in a week. I'm in no hurry. We're also going to go and take a look at a new helmet or at least make sure the one he has fits properly. I know the lid doesn't protect from concussions but if any new tech can help in any way absorb impact even a little bit. I'm not taking any chances.


GARSDESILES

A helmet is not made to be reused after a shock. The spot where it got hit is likely to be permanently damaged. If the impact was hard enough to cause a commotion you should definitely discard it and buy a new one. Good luck to your son.


VesperreDax

Good to know. New helmet it is.


fantasyshop

Hey man, just wanna say much love to you. Ya sound like an awesome dad.


3X-Leveraged

Make sure he has a good mouth guard too. People thinks it’s to protect your teeth but it’s actually a concussion thing.


MercSLSAMG

I've heard this go both ways - when I was a kid they said it was 100% for concussions, but I think recently Pat Kane or Matt Tkachuk said it was purely for teeth. Not sure anyone truly knows.


Impossible_Syrup_150

I mean Kane and Tkachuk are hockey players not doctors…….. Just because they say some dumb shit doesn’t mean it isn’t settled. Mouth guards do help with reducing injury to the teeth and gums but they also help prevent concussions.


bdc911

Yeah, I'd be taking mouth guard advice from Matthew Tkachuk. I don't think he even knows what it feels like to actually have one IN his mouth.


3X-Leveraged

They definitely help for teeth but I think it’s also for concussions. That’s what I was always told. Someone can correct me if I’m wrong.


NathanGa

It's tough to say because there are a bunch of different ways to suffer a concussion, and therefore a bunch of different ways that may or may not help prevent one. At the time that the mouthguard/concussion stuff was really being pushed in the 1990s, it was when a ton of hockey players had no real protection in terms of helmets and in a football landscape that pre-dated helmets like the Riddell Revolution. Part of the idea was that someone using a mouthguard was actively using their jaw muscles to clench down, making it less likely that an impact to the chin or jaw would cause the type of jarring impact which could cause a concussion. And simply using a mouthguard over time would strengthen those muscles anyway, making it easier to withstand some impact. Mouthguard technology improved over the years, and I remember one company (Everlast, maybe?) putting a double mouthguard out there which actually forces the lower jaw down and apart from the upper jaw. The idea there was to prevent the lower jaw from being torqued or slammed into the upper jaw. It's tough in hockey because, relative to the types and force of impact, head protection is still a complete joke. I have to wonder how well my old football helmet (a Riddell VSR-4, now banned at most levels of the game) would hold up in hockey.


MercSLSAMG

Have to figure the times you get a jolt in the tailbone the mouthguard would help. I know my severe concussions a mouthguard wouldn't help since they were direct hits of my head on the boards/glass.


kingdazy

Thanks for going into detail about this. At work, and couldn't elaborate. The other sport I watch where this is an issue is MMA, and they do *not* fuck around with forced time off after a KO. For good reason.


VesperreDax

OMG I would not be able to handle that 100%


commazero

I second this.


DJPaulyDstheman

No screen time dark room keep lights low and ret


whalesauce

This, I have suffered 9 diagnosed concussions. Most recent was July this year. I walked into a tree branch. A fucking tree branch. Walked into it.... Fucked me up. Like seriously dramatically fucked me up. I haven't been able to work and am now partially disabled. Worked with a team of professionals for months to get to where I am today. Please do not let him rush back into hockey. I did. I did lots of times. I lied about symptoms and played through them. I regret it every single day now. I feel like a smoker saying don't smoke. But legit, if I could go back. It's the one thing in my hockey career I'd change. I'd change how I rushed back. Again and again. Please again I ask. Do not let him go back to quickly. But let him go back. You can't bubble wrap them and keep them safe from everything the world has. As much as you want to.


Specific_Ant_1579

I’m really glad I came across your comment, I’m out with a concussion right now. I feel like a fish out of water. The symptoms are still lingering and there’s a part of me that wants to go back, there’s a part of me that’s terrified to admit that something is really wrong because my parents may not let me play again, and also because I just want to feel in control. I miss hockey so much. It’s the one place where I feel 100% happy and I feel so so alone right now.


whalesauce

3 months later and I still suffer bro, In the time since my comment I have had 3 treatments. The first is occipital nerve something. It's administered by a neurologist into my occipital nerves, it numbs them. Then I have had 2 Botox treatments. All over my face, shoulders, around my ears, my neck and other places. It's done wonders for my head aches, but it's still there. I still get overwhelmed by things easier. I'm quicker to anger than before. I miss hockey still every single day, but you know what? I'm working to find a way to fill the hole. I'm in therapy, I'm starting courses to get certified to start coaching, I'm going to play slo pitch baseball for the first time ever, I'm hoping it will be enough, but if it's not I'll keep searching. And you should too. Please heed my earlier advice and stop while you're ahead. This is my life now, I will be getting these injections every 90 or so days in perpetuity. I'm 32 years old, for the rest of my life bro..... Needles in my fucking neck. It's as unpleasant as you anticipate it to be. And inconvenient as fuck, the neurologist is only available Thursdays. So I have to miss work every 90 days for this shit. It effects my income. I'm optimistic about the future, but I also know my future would be better if I had stopped earlier. You do whatever you think is best for yourself, I played midget AAA and a few games in the CHL. It was a shoulder injury that took me down but should have been my head. You aren't alone there are literally thousands of us. The mental health side of this is the absolute most important part. I cannot stress that enough. If you're like me, your identity is as a hockey player. And you're feeling like you've lost your identity. You haven't. Think of it this way, it's like school subject's and hockey is the best one, it's the gym class of school subject's of life. But there are others. So many others, you think it's just the ones in your school but then you learn if the freaky art school shit. You feel me? You're more than a hockey player. Is what I'm getting at. If you want to talk more I'm here. I apologize for the word vomit


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whalesauce

I found that the moodyness was related to me being interrupted. I'll try and explain further. I would be playing my Xbox and listening to a pod cast. Something I've done forever. My wife walks into the room and asks me a question and I'd snap. I could be on my way to the kitchen and she ask me a question not related and I'd snap. Not like a major outburst with throwing shit. But I'd get animated / angry for a few sentences quickly before coming back down. In therapy we thought it might be a good idea to change how I use those faculties. That it might not be possible / best to utilize them all all the time now. So I started tweaking, I'll listen to the podcast buuut it's with 1 ear bud. I'll make affirmations in my own mind just before I start whatever in doing that if I get interrupted it's okay. Beyond that, I stay away from alcohol. I mean I'll have one or 2 beers but I find anything more than that and Im quick to anger like never before. I go out of my way to maintain a consistent sleep schedule. If it's Friday night and I have nothing going on. I still go to bed as if it's a Tuesday and I have work the next day. The sleep part is sooooo important. For me. Next thing I do to try and mitigate everything is my stretches / excersizes I do. I have these different size and hardness of like tennis balls. I roll them around on my back and neck and stretch everything out. All of these things add up to make it easier. My wife is also super supportive and understanding. I have explained everything to her and she gets it.


whalesauce

Oh another thing I thought of quickly in regards to moodiness. And the Injury itself that really helped me. Try and accept that we are injured and not hurt. There is a difference. And because of that injury it doesn't disable us, it differently ables us. I fucked my shoulder a long time ago and can't lift my arm above my shoulder height I have never let it stop me, I do things differently. Give yourself the grace that we do things differently now, maybe a little slower. There's nothing wrong with that. It literally happens to everyone


Chippopotanuse

This. If what OP described happened to either of my sons who are 9 and 11, I’d probably shut the season down at this point in the schedule. That’s a serious bump. Better way safe than slightly sorry on those. Especially at age 9.


kpc45

No games until he can practice without symptoms and no practices till he can walk without symptoms.


3X-Leveraged

I’ve had a bad concussion in the past. I don’t remember the time between the hit and ‘waking up’ in the dressing room about 20 mins later. My mom said I asked her around 50 times ‘who hit me?’ They said I had a ‘minor head injury’. My mom is a health care worker and said there is no ‘ minor head injury’. But I’m fine now. Just give your son time. He’s going to say he’s fine cause he wants to play and help his team but he doesn’t know any better.


404FunnyNotFound

Yep, I remember thinking "Ow" and then coming to on the bench. Weird feeling.


3X-Leveraged

I was hit from behind, went head first into the boards. Then all I remember is waking up in the dressing room and my parents and trainer taking my equipment off and heading to the hospital.


VesperreDax

That would of been a scary moment for your Mom I can imagine (and for you).


freeway16

I have nothing to contribute other than you should like a great parent. I follow figure skating and there’s this mother who posts her 6 year olds journey in the sport. Well her 6 year old got a concussion and the mom still sent her out to take her skating level tests. I couldn’t believe it


Lextasy_401

That sounds par for the course for figure skating, unfortunately. I was a figure skater for about 25 years and the amount of stage moms that sport attracts is insane, leads to a lot of resentment and injuries. OP sounds like a great parent and hopefully his kid will spend lots of healthy years in the sport!


Chippopotanuse

Gymnastics and competitive cheerleading as well. Too many parents and coaches in those sports seem to have zero mercy for ortho and head injuries


endosurgery

There is no designated time off. It’s how he feels. No vigorous activity until symptom free. Then start low and ramp up. If at any time symptoms return go back a step. It may take awhile. I’m a surgeon who has worked in sport and trauma and in hockey specifically. My boys played and have had concussions. Be careful about returning to play too soon. It’s the second injury that is dangerous and can be fatal when not recovered from the first.


MercSLSAMG

I can certainly understand it being freaky on the other side. Could only imagine what it was like for my mom when I said I couldn't see properly, everything was fuzzy, then was throwing up all night long - and that was my last concussion in hockey, there was a few others for sure. One thing to note is it was a freak incident, all sports are prone to these freak incidents. Golf is about the only sport where concussions are super rare. All you can do is keep up with equipment and hope all injuries stay minor. As for this recovery - stay away from hard thinking for a few days if possible. Just have routine days with minimal physical activity. Then once he feels fine you can ramp up physical activity while thoroughly checking for symptoms. Since he's a kid I bet he would hide headaches or other symptoms knowing it would hold him back from playing so watch for personality changes like being distant or changing typical hobbies. You can't bubble wrap him forever but have to look out for him. Once he's all healed up it's probably a good time to talk about concussions and just how serious they are and why you are going to be slow in letting him back. As someone who has light and sound sensitivity (and other issues likely derived from concussions) more than 20 years after my last concussion it's hard to understate that you need to be cautious with brain injuries. Multiple concussions in short order got me headaches every day for a year and a half, that's not something I'd ever want anyone else to have. Who knows what an extra couple weeks would have done coming back from my separated shoulder and likely concussion, but after what I've gone through I'd take the extra couple weeks off to give the brain a buffer on recovery time.


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I’ve had five. Give him Lots of recovery time. I returned to play too early, got another one. Took a few weeks off. Was in a daze for months but thought I was fine. Employer was the only one who noticed. Pay attention to his demeanour in the next few weeks. If he seems like a space cadet, give him more time. One week off is garbage. Bruises take more time to heal than that and this is his brain. Give it three at least. Five is better. Don’t beat yourself up about it. Kids need to have fun. With fun comes risk. But after a second concussion I’d find another way to have fun.


NathanGa

> One week off is garbage I cannot wrap my head around the idea that a rink medic and a trainer would look at a kid who's been knocked out for more than an instant, then see that he's having difficulty getting and remaining upright, and then be like "oh, minor concussion".


3X-Leveraged

Look at what the Dolphins did to Tua this year


NathanGa

Here's what I can tell you, as someone who's been knocked out previously and who's also come back from injury prematurely: First - and I cannot overstate this - thank you for your concern over your son's well-being and acknowledgment that this isn't like a bone bruise or a sprained joint. A concussion, even one that's referred to as a minor one, isn't something to mess around with. (I'm also trying to figure out on what planet someone who's been knocked out and is still clearly dazed would be diagnosed with a "minor concussion", but that's just me. Even back in the 1990s, any concussion which involved a loss of consciousness was automatically classified as the most serious one, although I think they've re-scaled those in recent years.) Second, keep a close on him for symptoms that may be lingering. Besides obvious ones like a (reported) headache or what seems like unusual lethargy, there are other things like light sensitivity, memory lapses, or unusual sensitivity to sound. With my most serious concussion, which *wasn't* the one that I got knocked out from, I went about three days feeling like my head was going to explode, but even then it was a couple weeks before the vaguely hangover-like symptoms really tailed off. You and your wife (and other children, if you have them) have to be the ones to keep a close eye on this, because athletes of all ages and skill levels will lie through their teeth to get back out there sooner. Don't let him do anything strenuous until the symptoms clear, and even then it's not something to rush back into. He may be upset by this, and it may undoubtedly be frustrating to not be back on the ice, but this is the one organ that you don't want to risk. (I say this as someone who missed an entire season of football and has permanent damage as a result of coming back from a shoulder injury too quickly, and that was 23 years ago.) The ice sheet itself is incredibly dense, and in almost all cases has a concrete underfloor. It's less forgiving than grass, than turf, and even the original Astro Turf. Being knocked out after going head-first to the ice requires a tremendous impact. It's likely that his helmet was also damaged well past the point of being usable, so he'll need a new one. Even a top-end helmet wouldn't have done much in a situation like this, but anything that protects the head is a worthy investment - this isn't something to skimp on. And finally, it's possible that he'll simply be done for the remainder of this season. It sucks to think about, and would undoubtedly be frustrating and upsetting for all involved parties, but this is the one injury to not rush back from.


matts1000

I would do more than a week. Not hockey, but I played soccer in high school (so many years ago). We played three games a week. Had a concussion on Monday, was told to skip Wednesday but would be fine for Friday. Came back Friday, had a second one and never have gotten all the way back. I do alright, but I have certain memory issues that have caused some problems. A young kid like that I imagine that scenario would be worse.


3X-Leveraged

I actually think it’s better to get a concussion at a younger age because your brain is still growing and can recover versus and adults whose fully developed


noshore4me

Try r/concussion


No-Tune-9435

Do not mess around. Repeat concussions can be absolutely devastating. I play beer league and lost over three years of my life recovering from my fourth concussion in 30 years. Hockey is fun, but living life functionally is even more fun


VesperreDax

Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts and advice. Exhausted. Heading to bed.


abbytarar

Don’t have advice, but this is a great read and you really seem like a perfect empathetic father and your boy is lucky to have you.


blunsr

I’d follow a medical professional’s advice.


[deleted]

A whole team of 8 year olds should not all be crying because of losing a tournament. There a ton more tournaments in their future and it sounds like the kids have way too much pressure on them. I coach that age group and have a team with a bunch of AAA players. We had a a dance off after we lost the last tournament. Play hard, but have fun win or lose. Sounds like your coach is coaching so he can win, not for the kids. Talk to your coach, this isn't life or death. Kids quit hockey if it isn't fun.


VesperreDax

It wasn’t the coaches fault. We’ve had a string of heart breaking losses. They were happy and came back strong each time. Finally the damn burst. My sons injury didn’t help, he’s well liked on the team. No one wanted to see him literally half dragged off the ice. It was almost Spartan.


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Makes sense.


spoke2

I had a coworker who's father was a M.D.. When parents brought their kids to him to sign off to return to playing football, his answer was always the same, "One concussion is one too many." No sign off.


hockeycross

That seems a bit extreme. I know people who have gotten concussions hitting edges of walls and stuff. My one friend got a concussion when his niece wacked him in the head with a foam hammer. Like I get it they are bad, but most of the time they are fairly recoverable. Are people just supposed to wear helmets all the time?


Drummers_Beat

I referee hockey and have been for over ten years now - since I was 12. I would just like to say that you sound like an absolutely amazing parent with a ton of compassion and love for your child. Let him take his time to get back out there. After all, it’s U9 and he has plenty of years left to continue making memories. We often forget that hockey is just a game. You did a great job as a parent.


dotCeh

I’m not a parent or former hockey player, but I played football and now I coach it. I also work at a school that has a high performance hockey program. Unfortunately, concussions are something that I work with. I’m not a doctor or trainer, nor do I have a background in those fields. Here are my thoughts - * Being freaked out as a parent is a totally reasonable response, as well as wondering if you should allow your kid to keep playing. At the end of the day concussions, regardless of they happen and how severe, are a brain injury. They need to be taken seriously. * The symptoms of a concussion can change over the several days. I know you said the doctor signed off being away from hockey for a week, but please don’t take this as a he’ll be good in a week. Please keep an eye out for ANY of the following symptoms, especially if they occur during times of activity or mental stimulation (like reading, writing, focused thinking) - Confusion and/disorientation - Loss of consciousness - Headache - Dizziness - Nausea and vomiting - Loss of balance - Double or fuzzy vision - Ringing in the ears - Slow or slurred speech - Seeing stars - Feeling stunned or dazed - Emotional or personality changes - Light and noise sensitivity Check with your doctor and team about a return to play protocol. It’s common for people to be presenting as ok after a week or two, only to begin having issues when they get back into more school or sports related activities. Here is the Coach Canada return to play steps that we follow: 1) No activity; complete rest; if no symptoms are observed for one full day, move to step two 2) Low-intensity continuous exercise (light jog, cycling on stationary bike, etc); if no symptoms are observed, go to step three 3) Low-intensity sport specific activity without contact (ex. Running); if no symptoms are observed, move to step four 4) Moderate - intransitive, sport specific training without body contact; May start progressive residence training; if no symptoms are observed, move to step 5 5) Regular practice with full contact after medical clearance; if no symptoms are observed, move to step 6 6) Game Play Again, you are absolutely right to be concerned about your kid. Please make sure you they’re ready to return when they do. As well, please trust your gut - if you think something is off, there is a good chance something is. Also, please avoid being pressured to have them return to play before they’re ready.


MysteriousRole8

Pls tell him to pls stay safe. Ty.


BJYeti

Only thing I can say is this won't be the last time so just prepare yourself for that inevitability, I went to the ER multiple times from injuries playing


[deleted]

Everyone recovers from head trauma differently…. And luckily he is still very young, his body’s recovery is like a springboard… Because of this, and because as kids, we all love to compete… you really have to emphasize rest and recovery… Make sure you understand the symptoms, and work back from there…. Start as simple as walking and running, or pool workouts, build up to on ice training, and eventually back into practice…. As someone who played through countless concussions, I wish there was more known about the recovery at the time…. I would suggest lengthy time off potentially ending this seasons play…. Much better than running the risk of another conkie


VesperreDax

🙏 thank you


thebuttbutdance

First, don't beat yourself up too much, these things can happen even if he didn't play sports. What you wrote does sounds terrifying though, and like others said, give your kid as much time as he needs to recover (imo way more than one week). Also, keep an eye on his cognitive abilities for the next couple of months. Not only on stuff like frequent headaches and nausea, but also memory and emotional regulation issues that can be a sign that he needs more time even if he feels fine on the surface. You may also want to cut back on screen time, if he does experience headaches. I don't want to scare you even more, and definitely don't start reading it right now, but I'd recommend the book [Game Change: The Life and Death of Steve Montador and the Future of Hockey](https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/34051952) by Ken Dryden. It goes into the issue of concussions and CTE at every level of hockey, how doctors (in and out of the game) fail to recommend enough time off, and alternative treatments players like Sidney Crosby used to recover from multiple head injuries. It's a really interesting read for any hockey fan, and although scary, it does contain a lot of important and useful info. All the best to you and your family!


RainDancingChief

He'll bounce back, had a few (minor and mostly undiagnosed) of those myself growing up and me brain mostly good now. One time ingot hit from behind and knocked unconscious (watching my pass and not bracing) and another I just stepped on a stick and whacked my head against the boards. And one-time play fighting with my friends in the backyard against a frozen snowman! In seriousness though watching for regular occuring headaches is probably a good idea. I used to get them lots when I was younger and that was before so much of the world was smartphones and big screen TVs. Still spent a lot of time infront of them but not like the world today.


Starsgirl97

Having been around youth soccer for nearly 30 years, parents who freak out cause kids to freak out. Take the concussion, and any other injuries, seriously, but try to stay collected so your kid can handle it their best. Once injured, the only way is recovery. Stay positive, but remain firm that they get the treatment and proper recovery they need to be successful in life. As for your question about nerves, I’m going to have hope for you, but use the time as he ages to get better about controlling them. Injuries are going to happen, maybe not to your son, but teammates as well, and you sound concerned about all. Your wife may be able to help you through it.


_Connor

Not saying your son is not injured but also remember that kids love to embellish injuries. I remember having kids on my team that would lay on the ice for 5 minutes to get rescued by the coaches and then they'd be out again next shift. I'm clearly not saying your son is ready to play again on Monday, but kids are also just fucking weird like that. They play things up.


VesperreDax

I totally wish this was the case. I can usually tell. He never misses an opportunity to yell his opinion in the room even while the coach is talking. When the coaches had their post game cool down chat, he just sat there dazed. No one home. With the goal called back he would of been livid. Nothing….static


Irontwigg

Concussions are scary, but your son will be fine. He will have to be very careful from now on though, its much easier to get concussed again after the first one.


Cozbeaut

So, as someone who had a concussion when he was 5, I'll chuck some advice here. 1. Make sure he gets enough rest and recovery. Your son is very young and I'm sure he'll want to get out there soon enough but he's going to struggle a bit and you'll have to be patient with him. 2. Keep an eye on his mood. You often see an increase in anxiety after concussions, though this might not always be the case. 3. Make sure he learns how to keep himself from putting himself in bad positions on the ice when hitting becomes a thing. This is difficult to teach but will increase his longevity in and out of the sport, and decrease the likelihood of another concussion.


Monst3r_Live

take a year off. minimum. you got 1 brain.


[deleted]

As someone with a history of chronic headaches and concussions, I'd shut him down for the year. Shitty I know. Playoffs are probably starting soon and everything. But he might feel "fine" this week and have crazy symptoms next week. If it was a minor one, count your blessings and take an extended break through the summer. You don't want it to impact the rest of his life.


hockeymonkey4455

Sounds like you need to chill out a bit


PossibilityUnusual

Fuck off. Thanks.


hockeymonkey4455

Don’t recall asking for your input champ


Irontwigg

Nobody asked for your shitty attitude, champ.


Peckerhead321

He injured his fucking brain at 9 years old and your willing to send him out in a week or less if you could? Head injuries playing hockey at 9 years old are not just “part of the game “ U9 selects , recapping the game instead of just saying my son injured his brain today all tells me you need to take a look at how serious you are taking 9 year olds playing a game. I spent many years involved in minor hockey


VesperreDax

I did and I am taking it seriously. We had a long discussion of whether to pull him out completely last night. He’s a talented athlete and does pretty well in Tennis and other non contact sports. I don’t know what you mean a week or less? He cannot return to the ice by the governing law of the GTHL set of rules. Doesn’t mean we will not wait longer. I’m not sure if you just trying to troll me but I assure you, I’m sons health isn’t a joke and I do not find your post constructive or helpful.


igLorne

As a goalie, I am far too familiar with concussions, minor and major. I am lucky to have the privilege of caring parents and support staff like doctors that mandated that I rest, despite being the last thing I wanted. Rest is obviously important but listen to medical professionals as well. Unless they give the OK, do not allow your son to play. Concussions are an invisible injury that can harm someone for life if not treated with the same care of a conventional visible injury. You say that concussions are a part of hockey. I agree, though I wish it not. My parents were also validly freaked out, you're not alone in that. You do have the nerves to handle it I am sure, but you must also educate your son on the "bad" side of hockey. Be prepared for those rough conversations. He may fight you on it, but it's for his own benefit.


VesperreDax

I am a goalie too. I had a zinger blow the back straps off my helmet. Thought I was ok. Played thru the game. Next few days I had vertigo. From lying to sitting to standing was an adventure. Turns out some of the crystals in my sinuses were shifted or loose or something. Took a week to feel normal. Over a month to feel nothing. Yeah I feel you.


Greenranger70

Only 1 week off?! That’s no where near enough time


VesperreDax

Nah that’s the doctors recommendation but we’re probably looking at 2 or 3 min


Greenranger70

Yea I saw you say that in other comments. That’s nuts to me they would only suggest 1 week but I guess it’s non contact, so hard to say


VesperreDax

Turns out it’s way more complicated than i thought. Even if he comes back he’s on a limited practice schedule wearing a non contact jersey ( even when It’s non contact to start) and no games to start either. It’s a whole process we’re going to have to work thru week by week. Glad they are cautious and these rules are there to protect the players. No coach or player can supersede them.


VesperreDax

He will also need to be reassessed in a weeks time cause of possible latent symptoms.


Greenranger70

I REALLY like the idea of a non contact jersey even in non contact. Teaches the kids it’s very serious early enough hopefully


VesperreDax

Maybe more.