In our game Sunday (U15) our girl with the strongest kick on the team hit another girl right in the forehead from about 6 feet away as she was trying to clear it. The girl then took a couple steps, then she hit the ground. Then she got up again, walked a bit more, then went down again. Their coach came over and eventually walked her to the sidelines. Seeing it live was bad, but the video replay was even worse as I was recording the defensive side of the game and the camera was right by where it happened. One of the hardest hits I've seen to the head.
First, I hope she is ok. Second, I'd like to send out thanks to the referee that made her leave after she came back in. What is standard practice with concussions for youth soccer? Who is responsible? Player? Parent? Coach? Referee? all of them?
First, I hope she is ok. Second, I'd like to send out thanks to the referee that made her leave after she came back in. What is standard practice with concussions for youth soccer? Who is responsible? Player? Parent? Coach? Referee? all of them?