Loved the tools we got in the presentation! I always look forward to seeing what others are doing to maximize hydration for their athletes! #ESSAThleticTraining @EBPcentral @GPPartner @GatoradePerformancePartner @Gatorade

Join us May 11-14, 2026 in New Orleans, LA for the opportunity to gain insights and speak with leading experts in the sports dietitian industry. MAY 12 From Brain Health to Metabolic Management: Expert Insights on Three Game-Changing Topics in Sports Nutrition 8:15-10:15 AM CDT Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans | Elite Hall B This pre-conference brings together the latest research from leading scientists on three of the most talked-about topics in sports nutrition today. Attendees will learn strategies for bridging research to practice while learning about: Session 1: Creatine for Brain Injury & Cognitive Function Speaker : Darren Candow, PhD, CSEP-CEP, Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology & Health Studies, University of Regina Session 2: Nutrition Strategies and Updates for the Pregnant/Postpartum Athlete Speaker: Margie Davenport, PhD, Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation - Academic Programs Session 3: Continuous Glucose Monitors for Athletes With or Without Diabetes Speaker: Dr. Michael Riddell, PhD, Professor, School of Kinesiology and Health Science and Muscle Health Research Centre at York University Moderator: Taylor Hughes, MA, RD, CSSD Pre-Con is pending approval by CDR for 1.5 CPEUs Expo Hours 2:30 PM–5:30 PM CDT Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans | Elite Hall A MAY 13 Expo Hours 8:00 AM-4:00 PM CDT Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans | Elite Hall A SNIP Posters 9:45 AM-11:00 AM CDT Location: Hyatt Regency New Orleans | Elite Foyer Support the next generation of sports dietitians by engaging with the 2025-2026 Gatorade Sports Nutrition Immersion Program Fellows as they present case studies from their experience and answer questions.

Join us in Fort Worth, Texas May 4-6 to gain insights and speak with leading experts in the collegiate strength and conditioning industry. MAY 4 Hydration Myths vs. Truths 3:00-4:30 PM CDT Location: Convention Center | Ballroom B This session explores common hydration myths and the latest scientific evidence on fluid needs for athletes. Topics include individual sweat rate variability, the reliability of urine color as a hydration marker, caffeine’s impact on hydration, and misconceptions about beverage composition and electrolytes. The discussion will also cover effective rehydration strategies after exercise—even when cooling methods are used—and practical ways to ensure athletes are properly rehydrated before their next training session. Speakers : JK Davis — Associate Principal Scientist, GSSI Scott Sehnert — Director of Sports Performance, Dallas Cowboys Expo Hours 4:30-7:00 PM CDT Location: Convention Center | Exhibit Hall A-C Opening Coaches/Exhibitor Social 5:00-6:30 PM CDT Location: Convention Center | Exhibit Hall A-C MAY 5 Early Bird Workout 6:30-8:00 AM CDT Location: Convention Center | Exhibit Hall C Female Strength Coach Breakfast 6:45-7:50 AM CDT Location: Convention Center | Room #202 Topic: How Everyday Steps Lead from Sweatpants to Owning Your Seat at the Table Speaker: Sarah Ramey Expo Hours 8:00 AM-5:00 PM CDT Location: Convention Center | Exhibit Hall A-C Master Strength & Conditioning Coach Dinner & Young Achievement Award 6:30-9:00 PM CDT Location: Omni Hotel | Texas Ballroom Master Strength & Conditioning Coach Social 9:00-10:00 PM CDT Location: Omni Hotel | Texas Ballroom Foyer MAY 6 Minority Strength Coach Breakfast 6:45-7:50 AM CDT Location: Convention Center | Room #202

When athletes are properly hydrated — with the right balance and amount of electrolytes, especially sodium — they’re able to perform at their best. Explore hydration research and access hydration tools from GSSI below. Science of Hydration.pdf Understanding Electrolytes and Hydration.pdf Fluid Loss Calculator

Proper recovery ensures athletes run stronger, faster, and more resilient. Find insights on recovery – from a full athlete-centric plan to the role of nutrients – from the scientists at GSSI. Sports Recovery Toolkit.pdf Science of Carbohydrate.pdf Science of Protein.pdf

Supplements can play a role in performance, recovery, and individual athlete goals goals. Expand your knowledge with science-backed resources from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute to help guide safe and informed supplementation strategies. SSE 243: Use of Buffers in Specific Contexts: Highly Trained Female Athletes; Extreme Environments; and Combined Buffering Agents SSE 247: No Guarantees! Supporting Athletes to Reduce the Risk of Unintentional Doping from Supplement Use Sports Nutrition and Hydration for Female Athletes - Chapter 12.pdf

Sweat testing is a simple, science‑backed way to understand how your body loses fluid and electrolytes during exercise. During a test, body weight changes help estimate total fluid loss, while small patches placed on the skin collect sweat that’s analyzed for sodium concentration. Together, these measures give insight into how much you sweat—and what’s actually in that sweat. The Gatorade Sports Science Institute had the pleasure of sweat testing star NBA player Jason Tatum of the Boston Celtics during one of his practices ( The Quiet Work Chapter 5 ). Jayson was preparing for his return to the court after months of rehab from his 2025 season ending injury. After careful analysis of his sweat rate, sweat sodium loss, and his hydration habits, a key takeaway was that he’s a salty sweater , meaning he loses a higher‑than‑average amount of sodium in his sweat. Our findings allowed us to make some adjustments to his typical regimen particularly focusing on sodium consumption. That insight matters. Sodium plays a critical role in maintaining fluid balance, supporting muscle function, and helping the body distribute and retain the fluids it takes in. From a hydration and recovery standpoint, identifying someone as a salty sweater helps explain why standard “drink more water” approaches may fall short. Instead, recovery strategies need to account for both how much fluid is lost and how much sodium needs to be replaced to fully rehydrate the body and support performance day after day. While not everyone has access to sweat tests, the principles apply to all of us: Fluid loss is individual. Sweat rates and sodium losses vary widely, especially in the heat. Electrolytes matter. Replacing sodium alongside fluids helps improve hydration efficiency and supports recovery. Personalization makes a difference. Tools like sweat testing can take the guesswork out of hydration, helping tailor strategies for training, competition, and recovery. Whether you’re training hard, working long hours in hot conditions, or simply trying to feel better during activity, understanding your sweat can be a powerful step toward smarter hydration. Do you have any experience with salty or heavy sweaters? Share it here with the Gatorade Fieldhouse community—your insights help move everyone forward.

Hi! Is there a separate app for coaches to receive sweat loss results once athletes scan their patch?

On 8/4/2025 at 4:02 AM, jorgielunaiii said: “Does anyone know how high school football athletes can apply or get noticed for the Gatorade Athlete Program? My son is a dedicated player with a strong work ethic, and we’re looking into ambassador opportunities like this. Any tips or links are appreciated!” Unfortunately, Gatorade does not offer a public application for high school athletes to become ambassadors. Instead, they select athletes through performance, character, community impact, and visibility—primarily through the Gatorade Player of the Year program and their Gatorade Performance Partner network. How athletes get selected? On‑field performance Academic achievement Community service / leadership Coach nominations Media visibility

Hey everybody, I'm Josh Steward, Performance Coach with the New York Knicks with some tips for off-season training. When planning off-season training it is important to start by focusing on recovery, both mentally and physically from the previous season. The longer the competitive season is, the longer the break should be before starting training. For NBA players who play an 82-game season (not including playoffs or pre-season) over the course of 7-9 months, they will need more time off to recover compared to high school athletes which may be ready to begin training as soon as a few days after the season concludes. Less frequent games, younger ages, and mandatory off days in-season also contribute to the shorter rest period for high school athletes. The plan for the off-season will be dictated by several factors such as: · Time available (length of off-season, number of sessions per week, and time per session) · Player health (current and/or past injuries) · Individual goals for each athlete (which are likely to be created collaboratively among the performance and coaching staff based on the previous season’s performance and testing results for each athlete) Once the training begins, we want to ease them back into it and focus on building capacities and working on proper movement patterns to build a foundation for our later more intensive training. During this period movement quality is an important factor (controlled tempos, full range of motion, & core stability) that will help training quality later. After the athletes develop a solid foundation, we want to focus on increasing volume and tissue health/remodeling (both muscle and tendon). This could be the time where you focus on body composition as well if that is a point of emphasis with the athlete. As we get closer to the season it is important to start increasing intensities to prepare the athletes for the demands of competition in terms of strength, speed, and endurance. This could include more strength focused training, more intensive plyos, and small sided games. While progressing athletes through the off-season it is important to consider what they are doing on court with the coaching staff and what variables you want to progress. If possible, you want to avoid large increases in multiple areas at the same time. For example, as the strength and conditioning coach you do not want to add workload through lifting and speed training (either through intensity or volume) at the same time sport demands increase because that will lead to a large spike in total weekly workload for the athletes that can hinder recovery and performance. It is better to stagger the progression among the different areas for a more small but frequent progression that leads into the next season.