"embarassed to be traveling to atlanta when other guys he knows just get over it on their own." He needs to understand that no two concussions are the same. In fact, research shows that there is little connection to impact forces and the time it takes to recover from a concussion. He needs you to help him grow up in this area. Otherwise, he will put himself at risk by hiding head impacts from you and his coaches. Getting a concussion is not a sign of weakness.

Does he know of all the pros who have been to Carrick ? Sidney Crosby is probably the most famous.