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💧Hydration🚨 is often neglected during cold months because athletes feel less thirsty. DEHYDRATION: Dark-colored urine, dry or chapped skin or lips, constipation, feeling faint or tired, low blood pressure, & ⬇️appetite (Roth, 2019) 🥨Salty snacks to stimulate thirst. More tips👇

Happy Birthday To our Board Member  Carlton Hoskins

PlaySafe was honored to be recognized at the Friday night football game at Ware Shoals vs. Ninety Six! We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Ware Shoals community for welcoming PlaySafe and supporting our mission.

Athletic trainers, high school fans, and football enthusiasts—get ready for an evening of high-octane action under the Friday night lights! Let’s make this a night to remember! Don’t forget to stay #Hydrated!

Sixth banner was delivered! Just in time for the fall sports season.

Two banner have been delivered! Just in time for the fall sports season. Wonder where Sam will be next? ➡️ ▪️ Pendleton High School ▪️ Westside High School ▪️ T. L. Hanna High School 🏫

Sam Gilmer with @PlaySafeUSA attended the Greenwood SC Chamber Ribbon Cutting at Spinx. Great things are happening in the Greenwood Community.

@samgilmer21 with @PlaySafeUSA attended the Greenwood SC Chamber Ribbon Cutting at Spinx. Great things are happening in the Greenwood Community.

Happy National Intern Day! Today, we are celebrating our summer intern, Chloe Holder, from Clemson University!

PlaySafe’s Ann Cioffi was excited to see our Ricmar partners at NATA. Playsafe is looking forward to working Richmar this again year.

💦H-Y-D-R-A-T-E💦 Pre-training🏈 •16-20 oz. 2-4 hrs. before •8-12 oz. 15-20 min before During🏋️‍♂️ •10 oz. for every 60 min. Post-training⚽️ •16-24 oz. for every lb. lost w/in 2 hrs. •8 oz. chocolate🥛will replenish electrolytes along with protein & carbs to refuel💪

This time of year, we often see infographics with inaccurate info about Exertional Heat Stroke shared. Remember, a patient with EHS will most likely be sweating. The key diagnostic criteria for EHS is CNS dysfunction and core temp (assessed rectally) >105F. #exertionalheatstroke

His interest in Athletic Training started when he was a senior in high school. Michael is dedicated to providing the best care for his athletes so they can continue to participate in the sports they love. Peck became a part of the PlaySafe team in July of 2024. Welcome! 2/2

Meet our new Athletic Trainer, Michael Peck - Emerald High School Michael Peck is originally from Birmingham, AL, and later moved to Atlanta, GA. He received his master's degree from Georgia College & State University. 1/2

Join our team!!

🎉 PlaySafe is excited to be serving the Ware Shoals Community. 🎉 @WareShoals51

@SusanWYeargin, KSI Med Sci Advisory Bd. member & alum, traveled to Abbeville & Dixie High Schools in SC to meet ATs hired w/ support from our innovATe project. Thank you @PlaySafeUSA for working w/ us & these communities to increase access to athletic training services. #AT4All

PlaySafe received a Youth & Education grant from Greenwood County Community Foundation (GCCF) to be applied toward athletic training services for local high schools.