WHAT is a safety huddle?
Getting both teams and coaches together before the game to talk about 1) concussion safety and 2) sportsmanship.
HOW long does a safety huddle take?
1-2 minutes.
WHO should lead the safety huddle?
- Anyone - including you!
WHEN should it happen?
Before the game.
WHAT do we talk about in a safety huddle?
- Concussion safety: What a concussion is, how it happens, and the importance of getting checked out.
- Sportsmanship: Respect each other, respect the game.
WHY does it matter?
Playing with a concussion is both dangerous and bad for the team. You can’t play well if your brain isn’t working right.