Doctor diagnoses the girl with a mild concussion
5 Sep 19 10:52 PM · 4d ago · 58 comments · 1 source · development 5 of 5
The parent reported that a doctor confirmed a mild concussion following the ER evaluation, expressing relief it wasn't worse but continued anger.
“Doctor said it was a mild concussion. Thankfully it wasn’t worse but I am still very angry about the situation.”
SZ EstavilloSZ Estavillo Parent of the injured playerUnnamed opposing player Player accused of head-butting and kicking the victimLeague officials / referee Game officiating body
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Doctor said it was a mild concussion. Thankfully it wasn’t worse but I am still very angry about the situation.
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I reported it to US Soccer and SafeSport.
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That report also needs to be sent to every parent in your league. Parents who were not there need to be made aware.
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For the cost of travel and amenities (nothing crazy; just a hotel room and a meal or two), I will happily and thoroughly abuse her parents.
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Some options for your consideration: Secure all medical records — Collect all ER documentation, concussion protocols, and future medical bills. 1/9
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Gather witness contacts, bystander video, and any proof of the offending player "bragging" (social media screenshots, texts, or witness statements). This establishes the act was intentional, not an accident of the game. Save all paper evidence. Get important evidence notarized. 2/9
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Sue the parents and the league that is allowing this behavior and not removing the nasty, little brat
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That girl also needs evaluation for early sociopathy.
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If it's any sort of concussion, read up on protocols, which your coach should know too. I hope the ref tossed the player. I ref youth and high school lacrosse. The fact that we have to read the players a sportsmanship statement before every contest says all you need.
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Yes, "assault" is the correct word in this case!
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So sorry she went through that. One of my daughters was being scouted by Stanford when an opposing player deliberately took her out causing multiple leg fractures. The coach who had encouraged it and the player were reprimanded and removed but the damage was done.
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why did you leave out the players parents?
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Sue that kid's parents, the school, the officials, and the league.
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Why didn’t you call police? Your daughter was assaulted.
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This may be a case of premeditated assualt. If I was the mother of the victim, I'd hire a criminal lawyer and proceed to Juvenile Court and sue in Civil Court. If you do nothing in the courts, the perpetrator and other kids may be encouraged to hurt other players in the future.
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because they obviously taught her how to be violent...that's serial killer tendencies in a child...
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I think I would have had some issues with that child's parents. Just saying.
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Mild concussions can still be difficult to recover from. The brain was injured and it may take a few days or weeks to truly assess the full scope of the problem. I’m rooting for her though and hoping for the best recovery.
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There’s absolutely no place for this kind of aggression in early adolescent soccer, period!!
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Trickle down hate. Blame the parents. Parents don't teach their children to be kind anymore
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Also, i'm guessing various parents were filming the game on their phones? Some of them probably filmed the incident.
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I didn’t get anyone’s video. I am going report it to SafeSport.
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Needs to be handled with the local league too. Did the ref or other parents see it? That child should be removed from the team and banned from the league.
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Of course! It is completely unacceptable! *Hugs*
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