Concussion Protocol

AK GOLD CONCUSSION POLICY

The Alaska Gold Basketball Program is joining the national movement to become more aware of concussions/head injuries and sudden cardiac awareness among youth athletes.  Below is our Alaska Gold youth athlete safety protocols which will be implemented by all coaches, trainers and players/members participating within the program.

 

COMPLIANCE FORMS

  1. AAU Concussion and Head Injury (Parent/Athlete) English
  2. AAU Concussion and Head Injury (Parent/Athlete) Spanish
  3. AAU Concussion and Head Injury (Coach)
  4. Management of Concussion in Student Athletes
  5. House Bill 15/Senate Bill 22 – Alaska State Legislature

EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL

  1. HEADS UP – Parent and Athlete Concussion Information Sheet
  2. HEADS UP – TBI Fact Sheet for Parents
  3. HEADS UP – Concussion Fact Sheet for Parents
  4. CONCUSSION – A Must Read for Young Athletes (English)
  5. CONCUSSION – A Must Read for Young Athletes (Spanish)
  6. Sudden Cardiac Arrest – Information Sheet for Student Athletes, Coaches & Parents

VIDEOS

  1. Keeping Quiet Can Keep You Out of The Game – Tracy’s Story (2 minutes)
  2. Keeping Quiet Can Keep You Out Of The Game – A Mother’s Story (2 minutes)
  3. Brandon’s Story News segment from PBS News Hour with Jim Lehrer, which originally aired on January 26, 2000.
  4. Animation of a Concussion

TRAINING

  1. HEADS UP – Concussion in Youth Sports
  2. NFHSLearn – Concussion in Sports
  3. NFHSLearn – Sudden Cardiac Arrest

COACH CERTIFICATIONS

  1. HEADS UP Concussion In Youth Sports Certificate – Coach Jesse
  2. NFHSLearn Concussion In Sports Certificate – Coach Jesse
  3. NFHSLearn Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate – Coach Jesse