The Heat Beat

Stop Managing Emergencies—Start Preventing Them

Heatstroke tragedies in youth sports highlight the danger of waiting for emergencies before acting. We must shift from reacting to crises toward real-time readiness insights that keep athletes ahea...

Preseason Heat Safety Screenings: Protecting Athletes from Heat-Related Illness

As record-breaking heat becomes the new norm, youth and collegiate athletes face rising risks of heat-related illness every season. Preseason heat safety screenings are no longer optional—they're e...

The Hidden Dangers: Long-Term Effects of Heat Stroke in High School Athletes

Heat stroke isn’t just a temporary setback for high school athletes—it can have lifelong consequences. From permanent neurological damage and reduced heat tolerance to kidney and cardiovascular iss...