Practice and Warm Temps

www.petoskeynews.com/news/featured/pnr-keeping-your-cool-student-athletes-should-take-precautions-against-heatrelated-illness-20120810,0,2455697.story?track=rss

As I was reading this article I am reminded of the extreme heat related illness that can ultimately lead to death if not taken seriously. As a soccer coach I remind my athletes every practice about the importance of drinking water and knowing the limits of excessive practicing. We actually do not practice outside if the temperature with the heat index is 90 degrees or higher. As the fall sports seasons start coaches, athletes, and parents need to be aware of the dangers involved with practices in the extreme heat. Knowing the limitations of each athlete and listening to their individual concerns may and hopefully will avoid the heat related illness and even death. A scary thought but something that needs to be taken seriously by everyone!!