October 8, 2026

College GameDay’ takes a historic trip to Tuscaloosa

ESPN’s College GameDay Built by The Home Depot will air live from the University of Alabama on Saturday, Oct. 10 ahead of a showdown between SEC heavyweights No.…

October 6, 2026

How Schools and Programs Can Sign Up and Take Part in National Stay Cool Day 4/8/27

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 4, 2026

What is National Stay Cool Day and What World Record are We Setting

What Is National Stay Cool Day? National Stay Cool Day is a nationwide day of action to stop heat stroke deaths in sports. On April 8,…

October 1, 2026

Exertional Heat Stroke Symptoms Every Coach and Parent Should Know

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 12, 2026

Heat Safety at Outdoor Events: Your 2026 Survival Guide

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

Why Rectal Temperature Is the Only Reliable Way to Diagnose Heat Stroke

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: Why Cooling Fast Saves Lives

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…

August 15, 2026

Heat Acclimatization for Athletes: Why the First Two Weeks Matter

Heat Acclimatization for Athletes: The First 14 Days The body can adapt to heat, but it needs time. Sports medicine guidance from the National Athletic Trainers’…

July 15, 2026

The “Golden Hour” of Heat Stroke: Why 60 Minutes Defines Survival

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…