This article gave insightful evidence and situations related to concussions at the various sports performance level. The introduction of this article shares information about CTE, or Chronic Traumatic Encephalopahty, which is a degenerative brain disease found in many athletes who inquired several concussions. CTE is associated with memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment, paranoia, impulse control problems, aggression, depression, and, eventually, progressive dementia (p. 1, Neumann). The NCAA and NFL are cracking down on aggressive hits by implementing rules and guidelines, while there is no such measures to protect the developing brains of high school athletes. The NFL’s rules mainly pertain to back to play decisions. Players who suffer from a concussion and still show signs and/or symptoms cannot return until they “have had neurological and neuropsychological testing completed and have been cleared by both the team physician and an independent neurological consultant” (p. 1, Neumann). The NCAA has revised their rules and policies on concussion management. They conclude that coaches as well as the athlete need to watch for impulsive force to they body that jolts the head in an unnatural position, and differences in the athlete’s behavior and ability to function (p.1, Neumann). The NCAA wants to insure the safety of their athletes, so they have devised a sheet for the coaching staff and athletes which states the severity of concussions. They advise all athletes to not hide concussions, but inform a coach or athletic trainer. Like any injury, concussions require time to heal, or permanent damage and even death could be a consequence. Next, there are only three states in the United States that implement concussions policies for high school athletics. However, they still are not strict in the steps that should be taken following the slightest hint of a concussion. Overall, this article highly stresses the importance of coaches, athletes, parents, and athletic trainers to recognize the severity of concussions and the repercussions if not properly treated. This article was printed in the Sports Journal. The author had twelve sources, which leads me to believe she was greatly informed on the topic. She might have been a little bias, but her arguments and information was very factual. She is very up-to-date on the current laws and policies for concussions at the NFL, NCAA, and high school level. This source is reliable, due to the fact I came across it on the credible source of Galileo. Overall, this article was well referenced, well documented, and presented the facts. I believe this article is a credible source. This article is perfect for my research. It adds important information I can use, and ideas I can grow off of. It shared rules and policies I did not know about, and that now I can gladly use to support my topic. This source was helpful, and correlated well with my topic. It shared what a concussion is, signs and symptoms, and even machines that can diagnosis them. This article will support the main ideas of my topic. The diagnosis of CTE is helpful to prove the seriousness of concussions, and protecting the brain. The handful of signs to look for us helpful for me to regurgitate that information in my presentation. The polices outlined in this article will help me prove steps do need to be taken to prevent concussions, as the high level sports realize. I am excited what this article offers, and it will strengthen my presentation.