Good teammates look out for each other.
That’s the premise behind the Team Up Against Concussion campaign, in which players are encouraged to notify a coach or athletic trainer if they suspect a teammate might have a concussion.
USA Lacrosse has partnered with the Concussion Legacy Foundation to help promote a healthy team environment in which players are encouraged to speak up on behalf of an injured teammate. The goal is to establish a strong concussion culture on all teams.
This week, Sept. 30 – Oct. 5, has been designated as Team Up Against Concussions week for lacrosse teams across the country. As fall practices get underway, USA Lacrosse encourages coaches and team leaders to give a simple speech reminding all players to take the responsibility of speaking up about concussions.
The core message is a simple one: teammates have a responsibility to speak up to a team leader if they notice concussion signs in a teammate.
Giving the speech is easy and quick, and involves three main points:
1. We’re a team, and teammates look out for each other.
2. A teammate with a concussion needs your help.
3. Make sure you speak up to a coach or an athletic trainer if you think one of our teammates has a concussion.
Teams that are interested in filming their TUAC speeches can spread the word on social media channels. Make sure to tag both USA Lacrosse and CLF on social via X (@USA_Lacrosse; @ConcussionLF) and Instagram (@uslacrosse; @concussionfoundation).
