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  1. Beating the Heat: Heat Safety Strategies for Athletes
  2. Protect the Mind: Understanding and Managing Concussions in Sports
  3. The Silent Threat: Preventing Overuse Injuries
  4. Hydration Equation: Fueling Performance and Safety
  5. National Stay Cool Day – April 8th, 2027
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June 29, 2026
National Stay Cool Day – April 8th, 2027

Carrying the Torch for Athlete Safety: In Memory of Eric Hasenyager April 8th is National Stay Cool Day, a day established to further education and awareness surrounding exertional heat stroke deaths in sports. This date marks the birthday of our late founder, Eric Hasenyager, who would have turned 49 this year. Eric’s passion for this…

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June 11, 2026
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Every Match. Every Team. Every Story. One Destination. Follow the world’s biggest sporting event with FreeCast’s complete FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage, featuring every scheduled match, group, bracket, venue, kickoff time, live scores, breaking news, standings, player profiles, coach updates, and tournament analysis—all in one place. From the opening match to the championship final, FreeCast…

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April 13, 2026
Coaching Through the “Red Zone”: Transitioning to Two-A-Days Safely

HEAT ACCLIMATIZATION THE RIGHT WAY In the world of high school athletics, the first two weeks of August are often referred to as the “Red Zone.” This is the period when summer break ends and intensive “two-a-day” practices begin. Historically, this has been the most dangerous time of year for student-athletes. Statistically, the vast majority…

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April 13, 2026
The “Golden Hour” of Heatstroke: Why 60 Minutes Defines Survival

In the world of emergency medicine, there is a concept known as the “Golden Hour.” It is the window of time following a traumatic injury or medical emergency where prompt treatment has the highest likelihood of preventing death. For student-athletes suffering from Exertional Heatstroke (EHS), this window isn’t just a suggestion—it is the literal line…

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April 10, 2026
Humidity vs. Heat: Understanding the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT)

What is W B G T? When a coach steps out onto the field in mid-August and says, “It’s a hot one today,” they are usually referring to the number on a standard thermometer. While the ambient air temperature is a vital piece of the puzzle, it only tells a fraction of the story. For…

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April 7, 2026
Hydration Beyond Water: The Science of Electrolytes and Pre-Loading

When we talk about hydration in youth sports, the image that usually comes to mind is an When we talk about hydration in youth sports, the image that usually comes to mind is an athlete grabbing a bottle of water during a quick sideline break. While water is the foundation of life, relying on it…

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April 5, 2026
The Parent’s Sideline Safety Checklist: 5 Questions to Ask Your Coach

Don’t Overlook the Dangers of Exertional Heat Stroke As a parent, watching your child walk onto the field for the first time each season is a mix of pride and anxiety. You worry about concussions, ACL tears, and broken bones. But in the sweltering heat of late summer, there is a “silent” risk that is…

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February 22, 2025
Baseball Pitch Counts: Protecting High School Arms in 2026

Protecting High School Arms in 2025 High school baseball pitchers are the unsung heroes of spring, firing fastballs and breaking curves to dazzle scouts and fans alike. But the cost of those heroics can be steep—overuse injuries like ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tears have surged in recent years. According to a 2023 study in *The…

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February 21, 2025
Basketball’s Hidden Injuries: Ankle and Knee Safety Trends in College

Behind the Hidden Injuries in Basketball College basketball dazzles with its fast breaks and high-flying dunks, but beneath the highlight reels lurks a sobering reality: ankle and knee injuries dominate the sport’s safety concerns. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Injury Surveillance Program reported in 2023 that ankle sprains account for 25% of all game…

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February 20, 2025
The Evolution of Concussion Protocols in High School Football

Football remains America’s most popular high school sport, with over 1 million participants annually according to the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). But with that popularity comes risk—especially concussions.

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