When in doubt, sit it out.
A head knock isn’t a tough-it-out moment. Spot the signs, sit it out, and come back the right way — a guide by students, for athletes, parents, and coaches.
Are you a student athlete, parent, or coach?
A concussion puts different decisions in front of each person. Choose the role closest to yours for a clear place to start.
Athlete
Understand what you are feeling, tell someone, and learn what a safe return to school and sport can involve.
Athlete guidanceParent or caregiver
Know what to watch for, when to seek help, and how to coordinate support at home and school.
Parent and caregiver guidanceCoach or team support
Make the safe sideline call, contact the family, and support a medically guided return.
Coach and team guidanceWe're a student-led effort with a simple mission: reduce the impact of concussions in youth sports.
Concussion Coach was founded in response to the real challenges students face after a sports-related concussion — symptoms, recovery, academics, return to play. Our work brings knowledge into the locker room.
Three ways we've got your back.
Education & Resources
Plain-language explainers, sport-specific guides, and a two-minute symptom self-check for athletes, parents, and coaches.
Prevention Playbook
Sport-by-sport guides and the everyday habits — training, sleep, and team culture — that measurably reduce concussion risk.
Student Stories
Real recovery experiences from student athletes — to reduce stigma, validate symptoms, and encourage peers to seek help.
Learning about concussions through this site helped me recognize when I had one during a soccer game. I got the proper treatment and recovered fully.