Ahmann (2013) suggests that young athletes are unaware that, “Reported concussion rates are more frequent among high school athletes than college athletes in some sports . . . highest in football, ice hockey, lacrosse, wrestling, soccer, and women’s basketball” (p. 311). Athletes must be aware of what is at risk any time they step onto their playing field. Some players are under the impression that they are unable to be injured because of the equipment they are wearing; however, this is a false sense of safety. In fact, Ahmann (2013) disproves the idea that equipment reduces head injuries when she states “[a] committee found little evidence that current sports helmet designs reduce the risk of concussions . . . the marketing for some protective devices . . . lack of scientific evidence to support such claims” (p. 311). With facts coming forward exposing how dangerous sports truly are, there can be a backlash within the minds of the athletes. The young players can themselves fearful in the middle of a contest which can, in turn, also cause injuries. There must be a balance of fun and safety while playing a sport; however, preserving the minds of future generations should be a top …show more content…
A medical team, with the baseline tests of the players, would be on standby awaiting any possible accidents during a game. Also, the coaches would play a major role by watching for players acting abnormally. After the athlete is identified, it is up to the medical team to evaluate the player based on the test results compared to the baseline. If the player is cleared, he or she may return to the field of play; however, if the player is diagnosed with a concussion, he or she will not be permitted to resume play. Sideline concussion test in high school athletics would be extremely beneficial because it would show that the health of the player is more important than a