Parents and experts – connecting the dots for sports safety

Youth sports safety is a hot topic throughout our nation.  Florida is leading the way by implementing new policies and procedures to keep our kids safe while playing sports. Today’s show introduces top youth sports safety expert Dr. Douglas Casa from the Korey Stringer Institute at the University of Connecticut and Mrs. Laurie Martin Giordano a parent advocate for sports safety here in Florida.  

Guests:

Mrs. Laurie Martin Giordano – the Zach Martin Memorial Foundation - https://zachmartinfoundation.com/

Douglas Casa, PHD, ATC, FACSM, FNATA, FNAK – Chief Executive Officer – Korey Stringer Institute

https://ksi.uconn.edu/

Zachary Martin Act – FL Statute §1006.20 http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=1000-1099/1006/1006.html

FHSAA - https://fhsaa.com/sports/2020/3/13/Sport_Med.aspx

Resources:

https://ksi.uconn.edu/emergency-conditions/heat-illnesses/exertional-heat-stroke/heat-stroke-prevention/

https://ksi.uconn.edu/emergency-conditions/heat-illnesses/exertional-heat-stroke/heat-stroke-recognition/

https://ksi.uconn.edu/emergency-conditions/heat-illnesses/exertional-heat-stroke/heat-stroke-treatment/