tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post1006814652949536655..comments2024-03-26T00:25:34.026-04:00Comments on Not Running a Hospital: Coach gets failing grade in concussion trainingPaul Levyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17065446378970179507noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-86458717623987781872013-09-14T11:29:24.278-04:002013-09-14T11:29:24.278-04:00This unfortunately occurs far too often. A couple ...This unfortunately occurs far too often. A couple of years ago, an official ruled a child out of a game and the coaches went nuts on the official. (The official was also an AT by trade.) The coaches found an oncologist in the stands (a parent watching) to clear the child to continue to play. The official was then black balled from the league the following year.<br /><br />http://fromtheatr.blogspot.com/2011/09/lately-it-seems-that-there-is-great.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08906234285770480026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-62582900829868887062013-09-13T09:29:10.294-04:002013-09-13T09:29:10.294-04:00I did report it to the league president.
And also...I did report it to the league president.<br /><br />And also to the referee assignor, so he could pass along an "attaboy."Paul Levyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17065446378970179507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-7519666720658738502013-09-13T09:27:38.187-04:002013-09-13T09:27:38.187-04:00What a great story!
Kudos to you, and super kudos...What a great story!<br /><br />Kudos to you, and super kudos to your AR!<br /><br />As you know, situations like this one take great courage from referees without regard to their chronological age. It is noteworthy that your (youth AR) took the decisive action they did to protect the players welfare.<br /><br />The sad testament is that 2/3 of the trinity to protect players failed in this case.<br /><br />Both the coach, and the players parents/guardians did not act in the players best interest. While I am more forgiving of parents who may not know the state of the regulations regarding concussions, the actions of the coach are concerning as it would seem to demonstrate an unawareness, or intentional sidestep of the clear guidance from MA Soccer.<br /><br />As a follow on question (and I don't know the answer), should such action be reported as "misconduct"?<br /><br />A slippery slope, but not sure if it is an unreasonable step.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!<br />PKAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17411680916657152897noreply@blogger.com