Just from the sport level around policy changes, I think we really need the research to tell us what the effect is of policy changes. I know there's research out there for disallowing bodychecking, and that reduces injury and concussion, but I think there needs to be a large focus also placed on what happens when a concussion occurs, or a suspected concussion. Are the coaches watching? What are the coaches doing? Are they following that “when in doubt, sit them out” policy? Are they making sure that the player has been medically cleared to return back before participating again?
I think a really large focus needs to be placed on what happens when a suspected concussion occurs.