What do you food/drink do you recommend to your athletes for maintaining energy on: Busy Days? Travel Days? When they just don't feel like eating? I deal mostly with high school age athletes as a coach/parent, and when my athletes are busy, traveling or just having a "blah" day I know they are not getting quality food intake or taking care of their bodies correctly.

This is a great set of questions and definitely things that are overlooked at the HS level. If there is not a strength and conditioning coach in your HS, which most do not have but certainly need, I would suggest setting up time to speak to the head coach about the importance of mobility and flexibility in injury reduction which leads to more time on the field. I would also add in the importance of hydration and tissue health by staying properly hydrated. Education is an ATs best friend. Also if you can find some short content videos from social media on flexibility and mobility to share with team leaders in one-on-one settings this could also help. On the nutrition piece I would also follow this same path...education. There are many videos on this site (White Board Videos) that show the importance of carbohydrates and protein in fueling the body. If you can speak to your booster club about donating and/or purchasing healthy snacks for you to keep in your ATR for the players who need some additional calories that could help.

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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