1. Rugby Colorado Medical Infrastructure

2. Medical Coordinator: Brian Finn
Experience
Lead Athletic Trainer for USA Men’s 15’s Eagles Program
Head Athletic Trainer for Rugby at San Diego State University
Head Athletic Trainer for Denver Pro Rugby NA
Assistant Medical Coordinator for Southern California Youth Rugby
USA Rugby age grade and development team ATC
World Rugby ICIR Level 2 Medical Practitioner Certification
Impact Sports Performance Program Coordinator
USAR Level 200 coach
Assisted in the development of Southern California Rugby Medical Infrastructure
Tackling and head injury preventive training

3. Neuropsychologist Dr. Don Gerber
Experience
USA Rugby Concussion Committee
Colorado Avalanche Concussion Consultant
University of Denver Concussion Consultant
Former Denver Bronco Concussion Consultant
Former Colorado Rapids Conucssion Consultant
Former USA Cycling Concussion Consultant
Co-Chair Sports Neuropsychological Society Policy and Planning Committee
Craig Hospital Rehabilitation Neuropsychologist/Principal Investigator

4. Responsibilities of Coordinator
Verify Credentials and liability insurance of medical staff
Coordinate logistics for athletic training services for Athletic Program
Submit post event report and treatment report upon request
Ensure all supplies & equipment are in good, working condition and suitable for needs of Athletic Program
Provide insight and analysis of risk factors for Athletic Program
Monitor and oversee InjureFree report collection and injury follow up.

5. Concussion Education and Training
Concussion Education Seminar for all coaches: Annually: prior to the start of the Season.
Injury Prevention Training Methods Seminar: Annually
Tactical Training to reduce soft tissue injuries in conjunction with head injury reduction.
What does that mean?
How we can help.

6. Current Concussion Legislation
Senate Bill , also known as “The Jake Snakenberg Youth Concussion Act”
In effect since January 1, 2012
Three Main points
Education of concussion identification
Removal from play for suspected concussion
Return to play under medical supervision

7. World Rugby Position Rocognize and Remove
“If in Doubt, Sit them out!”
There is no amount of reward that validates this paralyzing risk

8. Approved Providers to Clear a Concussion for RTP
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Licensed Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Physician Assistant
Licensed Doctor of Psychology with training in neuropsychology or concussion evaluation and management

9. Injury Reporting System
InjureFree Injury Documentation Application
Easy access
Reliable and HIPPA compliant
Tested
Improve accuracy for injury prevention strength and conditioning.
Ability to Track Return to Play effectively

10. USA Rugby’s Return to Play Policy
If a player shows symptoms of concussion before, during or after a match, that player must be removed from play immediately, not to return during that match. No Exceptions.
The player needs to be evaluated by approved medical staff. A player must do this before returning to play rugby in any form.
If a concussion is diagnosed, that player must sit out of activity with full rest for the minimum guidelines listed below:
Youth and HS players (18 and under) - 2 weeks (14 full days) AND be symptom free before beginning the 5 day Graduated Return to Play Protocols. Not returning to contact rugby before GRTP fully complete and symptom free.
Once a player is cleared by a physician, they should be closely monitored for any lingering symptoms by coaches, parents, teammates and medical staff and be removed from play immediately if symptoms occur.

11. World Rugby’s Position on RTP
Children and adolescents with concussion orsuspected concussion should be assessed medically immediately after their injury and prior to returning to contact training and playing
A minimum physical rest period of two weeks (including an initial 24 hours of complete rest) is required for children and adolescents before commencing a Graduated Return To Play programme.
A Graduated Return To Play programme must be completed by all players (once symptom free) who have been concussed or had suspected concussion. •
If any symptoms are present or reappear the Graduated Return To Play programme should not be started, or if started it should be stopped until symptoms resolve.
A Graduated Return To Play programme should only be commenced after the completion of the two week physical rest period and only if the player is symptom free and off medication that modifies or masks the symptoms of concussion.

12. Educational Components
Coaches:
All coaches complete World Rugby Concussion Module
Complete and stay Current with NFHS Concussion Coarse
Athletic Trainer
All ATC’s complete Medical Modules for World Rugby
Update and complete NFHS Concussion Coarse
Board Certified and Registered to Practice in the State of Colorado
Completion of Athlete Well Being pledge.

13. Resources
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