As a coach, you can play an important role in helping participants avoid concussions: 

Policy, rules, and respect 

• Ensure there is a concussion policy and management plan in place that is clearly communicated to participants and parents or guardians.
• Respecting the rules of the sport reduces the risk of injury. Act as a role model by adhering to the rules even when it isn’t in your favour. 

Sport environment 

• Provide appropriate equipment.
• Always check the physical conditions of the training or competition area for potential risk.
• Be prepared with an emergency action plan. 

Education

• Educate and remind participants about the signs and symptoms of concussions.
• Create a sport environment built on trust and open communication so participants feel comfortable informing you of any signs and symptoms.  

Training strategies

• Incorporate neuromuscular training into warm-up exercises to reduce the risk of all types of injuries, including concussion.
• Ensure participants recovering from concussion are following a Return to Sport strategy.