Concussions occur in all sports and the issue is now becoming a debated topic in sports. The symptoms of a concussion are usually obvious, but some symptoms are more subtle. If a player decides to continue playing with a concussion or has a frequent history of concussions, they put themselves at risk for more serious injuries. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that impairs the primary functions of your brain (concussions). Visualize a person driving a car without a seat belt against a wall. When the vehicle stops, the driver continues to move forward, and this is what happens to the brain during a concussion. The effects of a concussion are usually short-term, but can sometimes take months for a person to recover. Problems that may result from a concussion include throbbing headaches, loss of concentration, repeated vomiting or nausea, short-term memory loss, poor judgment, and loss of balance and eye coordination. -hand. An athlete must be removed from play if they are suspected of having suffered a concussion. I personally have direct experience with concussion....