San Mateo County Grand Jury • 2014-2015

Athletes at Risk: Are San Mateo County High Schools Safeguarding Athletes from Serious Head Trauma?

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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings

F1
Neurocognitive tests establish a baseline of the cognitive skills of student athletes prior to the beginning of athletic participation and with retesting help to ensure that students do not return to practice or competition too soon.48 Some San Mateo County High School Districts administer these tests to athletes prior to competition and after sustaining a head injury.49
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Require neurocognitive testing on all high school student athletes (pre- and post-injury) and provide full-time certified athletic trainers at all high school sporting events.
F2
The cost of neurocognitive testing is minimal in relation to overall school budgets.50
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Seek all funding sources in order to provide for the neurocognitive testing of athletes and for the hiring of full-time certified athletic trainers at all high schools.
F3
Certified athletic trainers can provide an important service in protecting student athletes.51
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Collect and maintain data on head injuries sustained by high school athletes at the district level; report such data to PAL for summary and analysis, keeping all names of injured athletes confidential.
F4
Data regarding head injuries sustained by student athletes in San Mateo County high schools is not maintained in a central location.
No recommendations for this finding

No Responses Found 3

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San Mateo Union High School District School District
Sequoia Union High School District School District
South San Francisco Unified School District School District