The Cover-Up Is Always Worse Than The Concussion — Central Michigan University’s Head Gymnastics Coach Fired for Inducing Athletes to Hide Injuries

By: Kacie E. Kergides, Esq., Dylan F. Henry, Esq., Kimberly L. Sachs, Esq.   In a time where sport-related concussions are such a hot topic and much is known about their potential short-term and long-term effects, coaches should not be advising their student-athletes to hide their concussion symptoms and lie to the medical staff. Yet, this is exactly what Central Michigan University (“CMU”) head gymnastics coach Jerry Reighard (“Reighard”) allegedly did in the beginning of 2019. In