The State of Minnesota enacted laws that govern the way coaches and administrators deal with a player suspected of suffering a concussion.  All coaches are required to get formal training to aid them in concussion symptom recognition. 

Coaches will NOT allow a player to return to a game or practice who is suspected of receiving a concussion.  Only a qualified medical professional may clear a player to return to action.  Do not try to influence coaches to let your child play.  There will be no exceptions!

In the event of a concussion or concussion-like symptoms of any kind coaches will enact a concussion action plan and file a formal report with MN Hockey.  Should symptoms appear off ice parents should enact their own action plan then report the situation to the player's coach.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has a page dedicated to providing information on concussions in youth sports.  Parents are should review the concussion materials contained on this page Heads Up for Parents.

Parents are also encouraged to participate in this free online concussion training course provided by the CDC:  Heads Up to Youth Sports