Lynnfield Youth Lacrosse Concussion Policy

Any player who sustains a suspected concussion or head injury in a practice or game will be evaluated immediately by a coach, and removed from play. At all home games LYL has an official licensed athletic trainer on site. The on-site trainer, or other qualified medical professional, has the final authority to remove or return to play of the participant. 

All Lynnfield Youth Lacrosse coaches participated in the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Heads Up Coaches concussion training.  

Any LYL player who has been removed from practice or game due to a head injury or suspected concussion may not return to play. We also request that the player be evaluated and cleared by a licensed medical professional trained in the evaluation and management of concussions. All Lynnfield Youth Lacrosse decisions are made in the best interest of the children who play lacrosse. When there is any doubt about the player’s health, they sit out. 

We also suggest parents and players educate themselves about concussions and head trauma. To do so, you can check www.cdc.gov/concussion for CDC signs and symptoms chart for concussions, and more information.

Resources

There are a number of good sources of information for parents, coaches and players. The CDC and US Lacrosse are two such sites.

CDC HEADS UP to Youth Sports: Parents - https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/parents.html

USA Lacrosse - https://www.usalacrosse.com/