The decision whether an athlete should be allowed to play or should sit out after injury is always an interesting one to observe from afar.

As coaches, parents, and teammates, we can go a long way to helping those in need by recognizing possible signs of anxiety or depression

For me, there are five ways that refs can improve and I will describe each way here in order of importance.

If you are running a team or league it's best to have a clear policy in place at the start of the season for a lightning safety protocol, identifying safe locations, and guidelines for resuming play.