A concussion is a brain injury and can be quite serious. The US Dept. of Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has prepared some excellent resources to help parents and players identify the signs and symptoms of concussions, and what to do if you think you or a family member may have a concussion.
Please click here for a fact sheet for parents.
Please click here for a fact sheet for players.
You will also find lots of information and resources at the CDC web site by clicking here.
The Minnesota State High School League has a very good fact sheet on returning to play after a concussion. You can access it by clicking here.