Injuries / Questionnaires

In this day and age injuries and surgery like this are almost commonplace---give them all the information

Thanks TR, my gut feeling the same! I am only disclosing the fact that he has had one, if push come to shove will mention the first one too.

As long as he has a clean bill of health right now I would mention both operations---I would not mention the doctors unless the school asks for the particulars

Here is the problem with not disclosing both injuries. If he is given a scholarship and then it is found out afterward the scholarship can be revoked due to not disclosing all of the information.

I agree with the above.
You need to mention all operations/procedures/prior rehabs, etc. and that he was cleared afterwards, if not, if your son has issues later on, they will make you pay for it, in more ways than one.
You can do what you want, but I have seen players not mention things that happened in HS, with later issues, the school would not pay for rehab, operation, and refused medical waiver.
Be honest, any coach who might offer money for your son to play in his program deserves that.

Great advice as expected guys THANKS!

What about if player is just diagnosed with a strain or minor sprain? No surgery, just some rest and PT. Should that be mentioned as well?

I don't think that is what they are looking for, coaches know these things happen, they are looking for major stuff prior to coming to school and how it was dealt with.

i think honesty is the best policy, even though it may come back to bite you. i would want to hear the truth.

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Originally posted by bballman:
What about if player is just diagnosed with a strain or minor sprain? No surgery, just some rest and PT. Should that be mentioned as well?

It's my understanding, a minor, non-surgical (acute) injury that requires PT or rest is not what they are asking about. A chronic (non-surgical) injury is a horse of a different color. And as stated, surgical procedures are something that should be disclosed, failing to will almost certainly lead to withdrawal or forfeiture of scholarship money.

Besides, they are going to find out about procedures anyway, formally or informally.

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Rather than sitting around worrying about someone finding out about something just be upfront and honest about it. Then you dont have to worry about anyone finding out about something you know you should have disclosed.

Minor stuff , sprains , strains , every player has those. They are not concerned about that. They do want to know if a player has had surgery thats why they ask. Be honest just like you would expect them to be honest with you. And dont worry about it. It will be fine.