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On 11/15/2025 at 9:44 AM, madsenj said: Are there any instances when professional athletes have their contracts include information about strength and conditioning? @madsenj I don't know athletes contract information You have the squat listed as an exercise that will be performed for the day's workout. How many different variations of the squat will you modify your workout to include to accommodate for all the different variables your athletes have including: height, previous injuries, current health, game and practice schedule, etc. @madsenj great question we look at injury history and what we trying to track each block of training. So sometimes we modify it with a Trap Bar DL, Belt Squat, Kb Front Squat, or whatever the athlete prefers. Thank you for your time!

Speaking to the nutrition piece, there are several things to consider. Education being the most important, they need to understand WHY it is important to eat breakfast and WHAT they should be including at all meals and snacks. As Jarod mentioned, there are so many great resources to provide this education located within the Fieldhouse and you can search by subject and type of resource (pdf, poster to hang in ATC room, video to show, etc) Insights for Better Performance - Gatorade Performance Partner As you mentioned the meals provided by the cafeteria may not cover all the needs of these student athletes so having nutrient-dense items to supplement is important (protein shakes, protein bars, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches being some simple examples). Adding nut butters to smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt is a great way to increase calories, healthy fat and add some protein. Adding snacks between meals that are more nutrient dense and have protein will help to increase overall intake as well (trail mix + beef jerky, pbj, meat/cheese and cracker snack packs, etc). As Jarod also mentioned having some of these items available in the training room would be a great reminder to them to make sure to be consistent with intake. Hope this helps and happy fueling!!!

Hi, my name is Kate Roth and I am currently a senior in high school and a part of the sports medicine team and club that we have at my school. I was one of the athletic trainers for our football team and am hoping to continue sports medicine throughout college and after. I am trying to look for a summer internship that I could apply for preferably with a football team. I have been having a hard time figuring out where I could apply or if this is possible so I would love your help! Thank you so much!

I researched the best electrolyte packets because I have started training more often and noticed that plain water isn’t enough to keep me hydrated and energized. After spending the past few days reading reviews and comparing different brands, I came across several expert recommendations from Healthline, Forbes Health, and Men’s Journal. So far, the two that keep showing up on top are: Instant Hydration Electrolytes Powder Packets https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Hydration-Electrolytes-Powder-Packets/dp/B0DDLXZL8C/?th=1 HydroMATE Electrolyte Powder Variety Pack https://www.amazon.com/Electrolytes-Drink-Mix-Variety-Sticks/dp/B09GKX9J39/?th=1 I am mainly looking for something that helps with post-workout recovery, hydration after long days in the heat, and avoiding fatigue. Taste and sugar content also matter a lot to me. I prefer something that isn’t overly sweet but still effective.Has anyone here tried either of these, or found another brand that works even better? I would love to hear your experiences and which one actually makes you feel the difference.Thanks in advance for any recommendations!

Hi Coaches, Are you seeing a significant number of non-contact ACL tears in youth males and females or more in one than the other? What are your thoughts on how to reduce the potential for non-contact ACL injuries in high school athletes?

Hi @Cammcnally4 - Thanks for your question! I recommend dropping this question for Marquis directly in the AMA thread here .

Hi, I think these are all good solutions that are necessary to recovery. All are a part of the holistic approach to recovery, and I think it's important for athletes to understand that they all work together to promote return to homeostasis, so balance and consistency are key. I think athletes and support staff's need to work together to build individual plans in order to best support the individual's specific needs. Better mobility plans can help improve how these athletes are receiving stress and also help promote better nutrient/ fluid transportation once it is time to recover. This is just one example that comes to mind. Thanks for starting the discussion!

Hi everyone! My name is Veronica Hindle and I’m a Scientist and Registered Dietitian at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI), where we focus on helping athletes optimize their health and performance through research, innovation, education and service in hydration and nutrition science. I got a chance to sit down with Ke'alohi Filkins from ASPDA to discuss my career and the importance of research credibility. Research is key to the work we do at GSSI, so be sure to check out the latest ASPDA Student Newsletter below where I share my tips for assessing credibility. ASPDA Student Newsletter Fall 2025.pdf What do you look for when evaluating research?

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