The Gatorade booth in the AT Expo will once again be a hotspot to visit during the NATA convention. In addition to handing out its latest products, Gatorade will once again hold expert chats Tuesday and Wednesday, June 27-28. Stop by and learn more about fueling in the age of fast food, playing the long game and the science on the sidelines, among other topics. The Gatorade Expert Chat schedule of events is:
Tuesday, June 27
11 a.m. “Fueling in the Age of Fast Food and Convenience Stores”
Presented by Dana White, MS, RD, ATC, Sports Dietitian, Quinnipiac University; and Larry Cooper, MS, LAT, ATC, Athletic Trainer, Penn-Traord High School
Noon “The ‘I’ In Team”
Presented by Jared White, MEd, ATC, LAT, Head Athletic Trainer, IMG Academy
1 p.m. “Science on the Sidelines”
Presented by Kortney Dalrymple, MS, CSCS, Senior Scientist, GSSI
2:30 p.m. “Playing the Long Game”
Presented by Jamie Meeks, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN, Director of Sports Nutrition, New Orleans Saints; Josh Hingst, MS, RD, CSCS, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Philadelphia Eagles; Mark O’Neal, ATC, Director of Athletic Training, Chicago Cubs; Casey Smith, MS, ATC-L, PES, CES, Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer, Dallas Mavericks; and Moderated by Kim Stein, PhD, Senior Principal Scientist, GSSI
3:30 p.m. “Athlete Fuel: Does Sugar Fit?”
Presented by Kim Stein, PhD, Senior Principal Scientist, GSSI
Wednesday, June 28
10:30 a.m. “Heads Up!”
Presented by a Panel of Representatives from the Professional Football Athletic Trainers Society (PFATS) and Moderated by Kim Stein, PhD, Senior Principal Scientist, GSSI
12:15 p.m. “Fueling in the Age of Fast Food and Convenience Stores”
Presented by Dana White, MS, RD, ATC, Sports Dietitian, Quinnipiac University; and Larry Cooper, MS, LAT, ATC, Athletic Trainer, Penn-Traord High School
1:15 p.m. “The ‘I’ In Team”
Presented by Jared White, MEd, ATC, LAT, Head Athletic Trainer, IMG Academy
2:15 p.m. “Science on the Sidelines”
Presented by Kortney Dalrymple, MS, CSCS, Senior Scientist, GSSI
