When in doubt, sit it out.
A head knock isn’t a tough-it-out moment. After a hard hit, take a moment to check in: Did you hurt your head? This is a student-led guide for athletes, parents, and coaches — how to spot a concussion, sit it out, and come back the right way. No panic, no spin.
We'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.
The working list.
Increase awareness of how concussions occur and why early recognition matters.
Provide clear, student-friendly information about recovery and support.
Encourage safe reporting instead of “playing through” symptoms.
Help schools and families understand return-to-learn and return-to-play.
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.