Concussion Education, Prevention & Management Protocol

Concussion Protocol Guidelines Concussion Q & A

While we hope to avoid injuries during the cheer season, we recognize that they may occur. As our program evolves, we want our families to have access to the best available resources for managing sports related injuries. With this safety initiative, we are looking at ways to reduce risk/injuries, educate our coaches to optimize concussion awareness, and offer concussion education/resources to our families via our website. Our goal is to offer a well-balanced and proactive approach to keep our athletes as safe as possible by:

Reducing risks and injuries with safe stunting technique and spotting
Following safe skill progressions based on athlete readiness
Providing a multi-faceted concussion education program for coaches
Offering concussion education and resources to our families via our website
Investing in ImPACT computerized baseline testing tool

Implementing explicit removal from play and return to play guidelines for our athletes to ensure their safety

Concussion Education and Resources for Coaches

All Pittsford Jr. Panthers Cheer coaches complete yearly training requirements to improve concussion awareness and best management practices. As an organization, we follow the guidelines and protocols established by NYSPHSAA and Pittsford Central School District. Training will occur annually and will consist of:

National Alliance for Youth Sports: Concussion Module
CDC Heads Up module for youth sports coaches
Best practices and resources readily available from CDC and ImPACT
Annual In-person training and education from TBI specialist

Local Resources

UR Medicine Child Neurology Program- Sports Related Concussion Program

Contact: (585) 275-2808

Providers: Jeff Bazarian, MD; Marina Connelly, MD and Cynthia tenHooper, RM, MS, CPNP-CP

(This is not an exhaustive list of local options, but a starting framework for parents who might need provider recommendations).