With the upcoming release of the movie, Concussion, the debate around head injuries and player safety in high school athletics has reemerged and will likely produce a new cycle of scrutiny on high school athletics. The following information is intended to provide  “talking points” about this issue if you receive inquiries about what has been done in Minnesota to address concussions in League-sponsored sports.

This information is not intended to be an “Us vs. Them” issue.  Rather, this film may well provide an opportunity to reclaim the narrative on the safety of high school sports.  Obviously, there is a degree of risk in all athletic activities but the MSHSL, other state high school associations, and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) have collectively and collaboratively been proactive in developing rule changes, education and awareness efforts, and research about this issue.