There is a prominent narrative surrounding student athletes in which they are viewed as less capable academically (or better known as the "dumb jock"). However, playing sports puts student athletes at risk of sustaining concussions and after having one concussion, the risk of having another increases. Despite their prevalence, concussions are difficult to diagnose and it is not uncommon for them to go undiagnosed. Sustaining traumatic brain injuries can lead to various disabilities such as with cognition or communication. However, due to the perception that student athletes are less capable, their teachers may simply disregard such disabilities as apathy or incompetence when they may actually be facing disabilities as a result of undiagnosed concussions. ​