Readers of our blog may have read the story of Jake Snakenberg, a Colorado high school football player who died in 2004 after suffering a concussion during a game. Jake died of second-impact syndrome, which can occur when two or more concussions are sustained in a short amount of time.

Future accidents like Jake’s might be avoided if parents and coaches have access to information on concussions. Depending on where Colorado residents live, it is easy to find local classes that can educate parents and coaches on concussions. For example, the CBP Brain Centers in Colorado Springs recently held a free educational session with at-home advice for treating and detecting concussions.

Not all educational resources require an in-person visit to a seminar, and some can be found online. Parents and coaches can access the Center for Disease Control’s HEADS UP online training session. The online course can teach parents, coaches and others how to prevent concussions, the consequences of this type of brain injury and how to recognize symptoms.

ORCAS is the organization responsible for providing concussion training for Colorado high school coaches. Coaches are taught how to recognize concussions and respond when players are injured. The online resource also helps coaches understand when players are ready to return to games and how to prevent concussions.

Does Colorado Require Coaches To Undergo Concussion Training?

Concussions are also known as mild traumatic brain injuries. However, concussions should never be viewed as “mild”. Concussions can have lasting effects, and can even be fatal. Fortunately, under the Jake Snakenberg Youth Sports Concussion Act, coaches are required to undergo educational training that can save lives. Injured players can depend on well-trained coaches who know how to handle concussions.

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