Concussion education practices among high school coaches in Montana

Abstract

Concussions in high school sports present a legitimate threat to athletes across the United States. In the absence of qualified healthcare providers, coaches are most often the individuals who are tasked with making sideline analyses of removing the injured athlete from participation. To help ensure the most optimal outcomes for these athletes, it is important to accurately determine the most effective ways of training coaches. This study analyzed high school coaches in the state of Montana to determine their familiarity with different types of concussion education programs. In addition, particular focus was placed on determining if coaches' familiarity of concussion education programs differed significantly between coaches in urban versus rural school settings and between coaches of different sports.