The COVID-19 worldwide pandemic has changed sports as we know it. Returning athletes back to sport safely continues to be widely debated among physicians in cardiology, primary care, infectious disease, and sports medicine. The return-to-play process after a COVID-19 infection will depend on the severity of their infection, duration of symptoms in the context of any concerning past medical history, and/or family history. Urgent care providers should be prepared to conduct "clearance" exams and provide guidance on safe return to the playing field. Case Presentation A 15-year-old male presented to the urgent care seeking clearance after his COVID-19 infection. His symptoms lasted for 5 days and included loss of taste, cough, sore throat, and fatigue. He reports he had 3 days of fever at the start of his symptoms. Currently, he is asymptomatic and has not had symptoms for the past 2 weeks. He is an avid football athlete and wants to return as quickly as possible.
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