Concussion is a serious matter, and information regarding its short and long-term health implications continues to evolve, creating a real challenge for those responsible for the wellbeing of others.
Wrestling is a high contact combat sport, and concussions are a risk both in training and competition.
Coaches in youth and community sport have a responsibility to safeguard the health and safety of their athletes - which is why we have collated resources from the Australian Sports Commission to help us all understand concussion, treatment, and appropriate return to sport.
This website contains information for parents, athletes, coaches and support staff on what a concussion is, what it looks / feels like, and how it should be managed.
This document provides information for coaches for the identification and management of concussion, and provides a framework for the graded return to sport.