Concussions occur in every sport and the issue is becoming a hot topic in the sports field. Concussion symptoms 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 the brain (concussions). Visualize a person driving a car without a seatbelt into a wall. When the vehicle stops, the driver continues to move forward, which is what happens to the brain during a concussion. The effects of a concussion are generally short-term, but it can sometimes take months for a person to recover. Problems that can occur from a concussion include throbbing headaches, loss of concentration, repeated vomiting or nausea, short-term memory loss, poor judgment, and loss of balance and hand-eye coordination. An athlete must be removed from play if he or she is suspected of having suffered a concussion. I personally have first-hand experience when it comes to having a concussion....