One of the biggest concerns of coaches and parents in sports
is their player’s safety. Concussions have been one of the hottest and most
controversial topics to arise in the past few years. On one side, people do not
think that concussions are being taken seriously. They believe that there needs
to be more rules and regulations in clearing players to return to sport as well
as more training for the people observing and caring for athletes. On the other
hand, many believe that concussions are not a serious problem. They believe
that the precautions taken after an athlete takes a blow to the head are not
needed. In their view this is the public becoming soft and babying athletes. Both
believe that their views are best for the athletes they are taking care of, but
which side is correct?
I believe that concussions are a serious problem if ignored.
Injuries to the brain are very dangerous and undiagnosed a severe concussion
can have alarming effects. I played with a girl that now has a speech
impediment as well as problems with feinting as a result of multiple
concussions. I think that the public needs to know how dangerous concussions
can be and that sitting out is a very worthy precaution in comparison to the
possible damage that may result from ignoring the injury.
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