Performance and Appearance Enhancing Drugs
Why are more teens turning to performance and appearance enhancing drugs (PAEDs)? Don Hooten Jr. of the Taylor Hooten Foundation joins us.
September 8, 2025
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Why are more teens turning to performance and appearance enhancing drugs (PAEDs)? Don Hooten Jr. of the Taylor Hooten Foundation joins us.
Take a deep dive into how and why Achilles injuries occur, and more importantly, how they can be prevented in youth athletes.
Take a deep dive into how and why Achilles injuries occur, and more importantly, how they can be prevented in youth athletes.
Heat illness is a serious risk for young athletes. In this episode, Dr. Michael Bergeron shares expert tips on hydration, acclimatization, recognizing warning signs, and creating safer environments for training and competition in hot weather.
Learn how high-quality, sports-based youth development programs can nurture resilience, emotional regulation, and academic success—especially in underserved communities.
Learn how the InPACT (Interrupting Prolonged Sitting with Activity) program is transforming the school day—and student outcomes—through simple, effective movement breaks.
Kevin Martinez, ESPN’s Vice President of Corporate Citizenship, dives into the network’s groundbreaking Take Back Sports initiative.
Hear from Lee Taft, “the Speed Guy,” about athletic movement in young athletes, and the science behind how everyone can improve their speed.
Drs. Duckworth and Lo discuss the vital role of preparing the next generation of pediatric sports medicine professionals.
Dr. Rebold shares expert insights on effective recovery strategies and discusses how to maintain a balanced approach to training and rest.
Dr. Tommy Floyd, President of NASP, shares how archery benefits students by improving focus, teamwork, and inclusivity.
Learn about the many benefits of youth resistance training and best practices for implementing a youth resistance training program.
This session explores the physiology of hydration through an integrated lens—examining how carbohydrate, sodium, flavor, and fluid interact to influence intake, absorption, retention, and performance. We’ll review current research on fluid balance, osmotic drivers, and palatability, highlighting mechanisms that underpin voluntary intake and thermoregulation. Attendees will gain insight into individualized strategies, including sweat profiling and timing approaches, to optimize euhydration and mitigate performance decrements associated with >2% body-mass loss. Practical applications will be linked to laboratory- and field-based research, ensuring translation from bench to field. This pre-conference equips you with evidence-based tools to support athlete hydration across diverse environments and sporting contexts.
