(Photo via University of Connecticut)

Today’s guest on the Coach and Coordinator podcast is Dr. Douglas Casa. For the past 17 years, Dr. Casa has studied and educated people on exertional heat stroke, heat-related illnesses, preventing sudden death in sport, and hydration. He also developed Korey Stringer Institute at the University of Connecticut. The KSI serves the public to work toward reducing sudden death in sport through education, advocacy, public policy, research, media outreach and publications.

Show Notes

• 1:16       Explaining the background and objective for the Korey Stringer Institute
• 2:29      Prevention strategy for heat exertion and heat stroke
• 4:35      Having an emergency plan in the event of a heat stroke
• 6:04      Five keys to preventing heat stroke
• 12:09    Benefits of a cold immersion tub
• 15:10     Why the first few days of practice are crucial