The peer-reviewed literature on childhood concussion has exploded over the last decade. Now we have many expert recommendations in place, some based in evidence, others developed from consensus, and even some originating solely by opinion. As this literature coalesces, studying the pediatrician who provides concussion care may prove equally important. Two studies in this volume of The Journal speak to that perspective. Reisner et al report the responses from 120 pediatricians in metro-Atlanta who underwent an educational intervention, including a provider toolkit, educational webcast, and coding update. After this intervention, physicians demonstrated greater knowledge and comfort with childhood concussion, and were significantly less likely to self-report referral for head computed tomography, but not the emergency department alone. Whether this intervention results in improved childhood outcomes will require validation. Fishman et al present a survey of 227 respondents from three sections of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Although more than three-quarters would not allow their son to play tackle football and one-third would not allow their son or daughter to play ice hockey, one-half of the pediatricians still did not support counseling against youth participation in full-contact sports. These disconnects between beliefs and practice are concerning. Certainly, football and hockey both carry a known high risk of concussion. Furthermore, the cognitive dissonance between physician beliefs and practices is concerning. As pediatricians, we appear to marching the ball down the field, but not all our “players” are advancing together. More teamwork will be required to optimize, unify, and improve how we as pediatricians manage concussion. Article page 26 ▶ Article page 19 ▶ Quality Improvement in Concussion Care: Influence of Guideline-Based EducationThe Journal of PediatricsVol. 184PreviewTo evaluate the potential impact of a concussion management education program on community-practicing pediatricians. Full-Text PDF Attitudes and Counseling Practices of Pediatricians Regarding Youth Sports Participation and Concussion RisksThe Journal of PediatricsVol. 184PreviewTo examine attitudes and practices of pediatricians toward sports-related head trauma and youth participation in tackle football and ice hockey. Full-Text PDF