I played soccer for 7-10th grade. Suffered a severe relapse and academic failure after 10th grade season. Dropped a full grade point. I stayed with soccer as the team manager and took up cross country and track (distances). I kept the score sheet, shot on goal, play time, etc. all the stats.

Our team was the best in Connecticut but lost the first game of state tourney because most of the team was hung over from a bachelor party the night before. I loved being a part even as the manager. I would run with them to stay in shape. Soccer is a great conditioning sport for running distances.

Your son could even be the concussion advocate for the team. He could learn the concussion protocols and direct players to getting checked. ("Coach, Player X looks like he needs to be checked.") Does his school use ImPACT or HeadMinder or such ?

Many states are outlawing heading until 14 years old. I would like to see the limit set at 18 with no headers in the goal area. No heading corner kicks. That is where head to head contact is most dangerous. Research shows a 9 point IQ differential between soccer players than those who do not head a soccer ball.

You might want to keep some of the 504 in place for the near term, specifically test taking. I would not be surprised that he will roller coaster in and out of some PCS struggles.

Good you have Highway 93 to Boston. That is a beautiful drive for most of the way.

My best to you both.