Former Football Player Helps Develop Electronic Concussion Reporting System

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) --  Charlie Wund has suffered from a number of concussions, that's why the former NCAA football player and youth coach wants to help the next generation of athletes.

Wund has helped develop a web-based system called "injure-free" which reports concussion symptoms the moment they happen on the field.

It's then sent electronically to a medical professional for follow-up.

"We're able to create a standard level of care for all children," Wund explained.

It's part of a half-million dollar concussion prevention program being rolled out in the nation's capitol; not only to increase reporting, but provide awareness training to students, parents, and coaches.

Since 2009, some states have passed a concussion reporting law.

But so far, Congress has not created a national registry to tailor treatment and prevention.

"It's about priorities and about funding," Dr. Gerard Gioia, of Children's National Medical Center, said. "We don't have time ever to wait for a youngster to be injured."

Dr. Michael Yochelson of Medstar Hospital said information needs to be recorded immediately every time a child takes a hit to the head.

"You want to understand how to prevent chronic long-term effects and save lives," said Dr. Yochelson.

"This certainly gives me peace of mind," Wund said.