ChatGPT is a fantastic resource for scientific journal references if you type the right prompts

Hello all! Just wanted to post here to tell everyone to go have a listen to The Sports Med Bros podcast hosted by myself (Evan Craft, ATC) and a former colleague of mine (Aaron Borgmann PT/ATC). We are two former NFL athletic trainers who discuss all things related to sports med and even personal life experiences. We are available on all major podcast platforms.

Lack of pre event carbs is likely the source here.

Hey Everyone! My name is Brianne and I am an Athletic Trainer working at a Division II University with Women's Basketball and Tennis. My favorite Gatorade flavor is Riptide Rush. I think it would be fun to work with someone who runs Marathons (your ultimate cross country runner). I am also looking for ways to keep the teams fueled well, especially my vegetarians.  I have a couple on each team.  Does anyone have any good ideas?

I didnt know about the Red Bull. That's awesome, thank you!!

Hey, carol! Where do you best find its usage? More of a warm-up/priming case? Or more corrective exercise? Any courses you recommend? Thank you!!

What a great question! I have a whole guide to this that I share with my athletes. Here are some popular chain restaurants + what I recommend ordering for a post-practice meal, if they can't bring food from home (generally speaking!): Chipotle: bowl or burrito with chicken, steak, or barbacoa. Add fajita veggies for extra fiber + anti-inflammatory nutrients, pico de gallo, salsa, corn, guac (if they don't mind spending the extra $), and lettuce Chickfila: grilled chicken sandwich + kale crunch side salad Any sandwich shop (JJ, Subway, Jersey Mike's, etc): turkey, ham, or roast beef sandwich with as many veggies as possible :) Panda Express: Plate with white rice, teriyaki chicken, and super greens (40+g protein!) My biggest challenge to overcome with parents is for the parents to understand that they aren't a youth athlete. Their child needs to fuel differently than they do, and while many principles of nutrition from adults to adolescents overlap, there are some strategies for youth athletes that may contradict what "general healthy adults" think they need, so they put that roadblock for their child. Example: I had a parent who thought all carbs were "bad", but their child ended up just going to grandma's house all the time to eat "real food" (what they said) because they didn't feel supported as an athlete at home. Many layers to nutrition!

Sound great. Thank you!

Hi all, I would love to get your expertise and any insights you have on a more complex case of mine! Minor league baseball pitcher (81 in, 225#), currently in spring training. They see me as their dietitian during their off-season, with occasional touch-point nutrition support from the team, but they're very self-sufficient. They noticed that only during/around games, they have a hard time urinating, or when they do it's "golden" in color. They drink close to a gallon before games, peeing pretty much clear but as soon as they start their game, it changes dramatically. They do not notice the same pattern during practices, off days, or any other times...it's JUST during games. They've done USG testing with their team with no outcome or changes made, just to "drink more water". At baseline they drink ~1.5gal/day. I think of nerves, but I haven't heard of that impacting urine status. Has anyone else experienced a similar situation, or have any advice for how to approach? Thanks in advance for your help!

Hi all! I was given the opportunity to present to PM&R residents, with some interested in Sports Medicine, later this spring about sports nutrition. Do you have any advice on content to present, as a private practice sports dietitian, challenges you have faced in communicating with sports med residents that I can plan ahead for, or FAQ's I can address during the presentation? Any words of insight would be helpful! Thanks team!