The National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute would like all kids to have the opportunity to
develop as capable and confident young athletes at any level of athletic success in a way that will
help them to be good citizens of the game and community, healthy and fit, and performing well in all
parts of life.
The youth sports athlete, parent and organizations pledges highlight some of the most critical factors in achieving these goals.
Download the youth sports athlete pledge.
INDIANAPOLIS — The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has announced its support of President Donald Trump’s executive order to
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.
