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October 6, 2026
How Your School Can Join National Stay Cool Day Joining National Stay Cool Day is simple, free of complicated paperwork, and one of the most meaningful…
October 1, 2026
Exertional Heat Stroke Symptoms Every Coach and Parent Should Know Exertional heat stroke happens when an athlete’s body temperature climbs past about 104°F (40°C) during hard…
September 30, 2026
CHAPTER 172 An act to amend Section 35179.8 of the Education Code, relating to interscholastic athletic programs. Approved by Governor August 31, 2026. Filed with Secretary of State…
September 28, 2026
Most heat illness is preventable. Programs that plan ahead, ease athletes into the heat and rehearse their emergency response give athletes the best protection. Use this…
September 12, 2026
The Independence Day 2026 heat wave serves as a sobering case study. With 180 million Americans under major or extreme heat risk and at least 44 heat-related…
September 4, 2026
Rectal Temperature: The Reliable Test for Heat Stroke When an athlete collapses in the heat, the most important question is simple: how hot is their body?…
August 19, 2026
The 30-Minute Rule: Cool Heat Stroke Fast to Save a Life In exertional heat stroke, minutes decide outcomes. NATA’s position statement on exertional heat illnesses calls…
July 15, 2026
We carry this torch in memory of those we’ve lost to exertional heat stroke, reminding us that no game, practice, or trophy is ever worth risking…
July 15, 2026
Introduction When an athlete collapses from exertional heat stroke (EHS), the clock immediately starts ticking. In sports medicine, we refer to this critical window as the…
July 15, 2026
Did you know that humidity can sometimes be even more dangerous than dry heat? On National Stay Cool Day, we’re shining a light on youth sports…
