1. Ensure that the athletes wear a helmet that is appropriate for the sport they are participating in the helmet should be certified by the national operating committee on standards for athletic equipment (NOCSAE).
2. Ensure that the helmet is fit in accordance to the requirements for that particular sport. Reports show that only 15 to 20% of all helmets are fit correctly. It is very important that the helmet is fit properly and worn correctly each and every time.
3. Avoid using the head as the primary focal point of contact. The head and helmet should never be used as a weapon. Anti-spearing rules in football has helped to reduce the number of cervical spine injuries in that sport, however, headfirst contact is still evident and is increasing in sports other than football.
4. Instructor athlete in proper tackling techniques in football. Teaching them to not lead with the head and hit with the shoulder instead of helmet can reduce the incidence of concussion
5. Strengthen the neck muscles. Studies have shown that individuals with stronger neck mask you were to have a lower rate of concussion. A stronger neck can absorb some of the shock of the blow to the head and decrease the force delivered to the brain. Weaker neck muscles appear to be an important reason why girls may be at greater risk of concussion than boys.