To complete this course:
All coaching members are required to complete Concussion training. This can be completed by visiting the NFHS or CDC websites. Please send your training to usadiving@usadiving.org after completing.

USA Diving and its medical team are committed to providing education and guidelines for athletes, coaches, and parents regarding the recognition and management of concussions. The safety of divers sustaining head injuries is of paramount importance to the health of competitive divers.

Concussion is a hot topic in the sports world due to the potential seriousness of the injury. It is important to recognize a concussion and seek medical attention as the brain is in a “vulnerable” state during this period. Another head injury during the post-injury period can significantly prolong post-concussion symptoms or even be life threatening.

Additional Resources
USA Diving has partnered with TeachAids, a nonprofit leader in global education innovation. TeachAids has developed CrashCourse, a suite of products focused on the prevention and treatment of concussions.

Crash Course – Concussion Education

This 12-minute video shares the latest medical knowledge about concussion symptoms, prevention, and treatment. An injured athlete faces a dilemma: “Stay in the Game” or “Take a Knee” and asks viewers what they would do. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=is7NjpiW4NY

CrashCourse – Brain Fly-Through
Using state-of-the art technology from Stanford University’s Neurosurgical Simulation and Virtual Reality Center, this 8-minute video features dramatic race footage that leads to a journey through the human brain. Traveling amidst blood vessels, cerebrospinal fluid and white matter, this fly-through demonstrates the complexity and fragility of the brain, emphasizing the importance of caring for it.

Standard Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vyRIwOEUG8&feature=youtu.be
Virtual Reality: https://youtu.be/HsCJlYqX3IQ

CrashCourse – Concussion Story Wall

The Concussion Story Wall is an interactive database featuring 4,000 stories from individuals describing personal concussion experiences. It is intended as a comprehensive mental health resource for the many who are affected, including athletes, parents, coaches, officials, teachers, caregivers, and military veterans. It also serves as a referral source for athletic trainers, rehab specialists, and physicians.