Practice for the fall sporting season is well under way.

Today’s athletes are playing through the pain, in record high heat. This is something many of their coaches and trainers didn’t have to face during their athletic heydays.

Although it might not feel like it today, the rest of the summer season is going to be sunny and hot.

Today, we hear what's being done to prevent heatstroke, and keep athletes safe on and off the field.

GUESTS:

• Áine Penello: Report for America Corps Member, reporting on the environment and climate change for Connecticut Public
• Rebecca Stearns: Chief Operating Officer for the Korey Stringer Institute at the University of Connecticut
• Dr. Glenn Lungarini: Executive Director of CAS-CIAC
• Chris Meyers: Director of Athletics and Student Activities at Newington High School

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