posted on September 03, 2010
US Soccer put together one of the best guidelines on youth soccer heat stress. The article focuses on the factors that put young athletes at risk of heat stress and discusses prevention techniques, fluid guidelines, signs of dehydration, muscle cramping, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Since we live and play in a hot climate, heat stroke becomes a real possibility when it is above 90 degrees. This is a must read for all coaches and parents.
Read full article by US Soccer here.