My son had a concussion in Sept. and has just now returned to sports and is still having cognitive issues and seeing a neurologist. It's no joke people, it's their life.
When our son had a concussion, the neurologist scared the heck out of us. I had no idea a concussion- just one and not even major- could have life long effects. My son also experienced "cognitive" issues- no other signs except a headache for two days. It is really important to have baseline data and any athlete should do so. Knowing what I know now, I would never have let my son go back out there to play- even though the coaches checked his eyes, speech etc. dr told us- one hit to the head- no question- no more play- it is going back out that does the bigger damage- not necessarily the first hit. I wish schools would hire these drs to give speeches to coaches and parents because too many aren't willing to sit the kid out if there are no physical signs with the eyes etc. we didn't catch my sons issues until 2 days later when he was doing school work- dr had rushed an MRI and that's when we learned all about concussions. I hope your son is okay and keep telling your story- it's an important one and will save someone from lasting effects. I wish I heard it before we lived it. We are thankful all turned out ok.
I know I'm going [lacrosse] some people off here, but it's got to be said. STOP PLAYING FOOTBALL. It in no way makes you a better lax player, it makes you an ex-lax player... Please, look at the 2018 LI recruits, most did not play football this year. Sorry those are the facts...
The Canadians don't play football either.
Did you ever think that some boys just love playing football...not everyone's entire life revolves around lax alone. Most college coaches like muli-sport athletes. And I'll beat you to the punch...my son has a verbal commitment already.
Would it be ok if he told you he loved MMA or drugs? Sometimes you have to be the parent and protect the kid! I played football in HS and College (never big time) and never had a concussion (what did I know). Now I have headaches, twisted fingers, a bad neck, hip and knee issues and a big toe that always feels like it has need stomped on when it is damp out.
I loved it too! And sometimes I just want to play one more game and get one more big hit in even though I am over the hill. Protect your son, steer him to something else, you'll be happy you did
