Thanks, we got the dr note and emailed it to Cal South.The doctor's note with specific statements saying that she does not have a concussion and is clear for all physical activity with no restrictions. I had to go through the exact same scenario twice, once was easy and straightforward, the second the doctor wanted return to play paperwork but finally relented when we got through to them that it wasn't CIF related and that there was no existing paperwork yet. We submitted the form to Presidio and then her card was "released".
However, I don't have any insight as to whether or not anything was added since last Octoberish, so a form may exist now.
Give me a call or text if you have more questions, pm me or ask someone on the team for my number.
Totally agree. Even though the player is cleared, try to limit the use of computers or cell phones for a week or so. I know that's a hard task with teenagers in today's world. My son was doing good the 1st few days then got headaches from using the computer at school and I had to pull him out for a day. It was a minor set back, but those 2 things can trigger something not good in the brain.The clearance has to be for the same day as the visit. No "clear to play in 2 days" or anything like that. Also, if there was a concussion, there is a required protocol for returning that takes about a week after symptoms cease.
Hopefully the player is fine. The second concussion can be quite harmful if the first isn't allowed to fully heal.
Hit in the head hard and was dizzy the next day? What did the doctor state the cause of the dizziness was? I'd send her to a different doctor.Had a girl get rocked in the head by a ball yesterday. She was clearly rattled. Referee took way to long (imo) to blow the whistle and check on her. (Ref let 13 year old girls play like 25 year old men with some of the stuff he let go. Both directions- one of our players should have been carded for a ridiculous foul. No foul. Drop ball. )
I pulled her off the field and did not put her back on. AR on my side said he wouldn’t be surprised if she had a mild concussion.
Nobody took a card. Nobody said anything about concussion protocol.
Player went to the doctor today because she said she was a bit dizzy this morning. He said unlikely she has a concussion, but he gave her a note to skip PE for a few days.
I’m going to require a note before I’ll let her play again.
Hit in the head hard and was dizzy the next day? What did the doctor state the cause of the dizziness was? I'd send her to a different doctor.
Had a girl get rocked in the head by a ball yesterday. She was clearly rattled. Referee took way to long (imo) to blow the whistle and check on her. (Ref let 13 year old girls play like 25 year old men with some of the stuff he let go. Both directions- one of our players should have been carded for a ridiculous foul. No foul. Drop ball. )
I pulled her off the field and did not put her back on. AR on my side said he wouldn’t be surprised if she had a mild concussion.
Nobody took a card. Nobody said anything about concussion protocol.
Player went to the doctor today because she said she was a bit dizzy this morning. He said unlikely she has a concussion, but he gave her a note to skip PE for a few days.
I’m going to require a note before I’ll let her play again.
Were you in contact with them during the week? I've had it happen 3 times to teams I manage over the last year:Just an update on this-
There were no concussion symptoms but because it was a hard hit, at the request of medical on site, player left the game and saw a doctor at urgent care. Doctor provided a note stating no concussion and signed the letter (letterhead and all). I emailed CS Sat night and brought the letter to the CS tent Sunday to retrieve her card. I was told no concussion clearance on the weekend, and it would take 7-10 days to release her because CS needed to forward to lawyers for review.
We had a player (05 Girl) go out at the CRL play in. Took a header from a corner (more on the back of her head) and was dizzy...Cal South pulled her card. Went to doctor the next day and was told concussion, check back when no symptoms. Our last game of the day girl on the opposing team takes a ball directly to the face/head... Looked bad (I believe lost consciousness) taken away in an ambulance. Spoke with her coach after the incident to check on her... her Dr. said no concussion, just take 10 days off. I am not sure all doctors are up to date on concussion symptoms and such.... I'd rather be safe than sorry.... there will be plenty of games to play in their career...
Just an update on this-
There were no concussion symptoms but because it was a hard hit, at the request of medical on site, player left the game and saw a doctor at urgent care. Doctor provided a note stating no concussion and signed the letter (letterhead and all). I emailed CS Sat night and brought the letter to the CS tent Sunday to retrieve her card. I was told no concussion clearance on the weekend, and it would take 7-10 days to release her because CS needed to forward to lawyers for review.