Heat and Training
Holding practice during the late summer in preparation for the fall league and tournament season means that you’re dealing with the potential of extreme heat and humidity. As adults we have to be careful about being outside when the combination of heat and humidity drive the heat index above 100 degrees. Children are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses, because their bodies do not get rid of heat as efficiently as adults’ do.
I think this is a good time for all of us to be reminded of the signs we should look for in our player:
Symptoms of dehydration include:
1.dry or sticky mouth
2.thirst
3.low or no urine output; concentrated urine appears dark yellow
4.not producing tears
5.being irritable or cranky
6.seeming bored or uninterested
7.headache
8.dizziness
9.cramps
10.chills
11.fatigue
In severe cases, dehydration can cause:
a.Sunken eyes
b.sunken soft spot, or fontanel, on the top of the head in an infant
c.nausea or vomiting
d.lethargy or coma
If you suspect that one of your players is dehydrated, move them to a cool, shady area and give them plenty of water, clear juice, or a sports drink. If they don’t feel better soon, take them to see a doctor. If they are unconscious or unresponsive, do not wait; call 911 right away.
Hyponatremia
A lesser known problem is that of hyponatremia. If a child drinks more water than he needs to replace lost fluid or if he loses large amounts of salt in sweat, this may cause a low blood sodium level, known as hyponatremia. You might suspect this condition if a child who has been sweating and drinking a lot of water becomes lethargic, confused or agitated, feels nauseous, has a headache, or experiences a seizure. Hyponatremia is quite rare but can be dangerous.
Hyponatremia is more likely to happen if a child:
1.does not usually get enough salt in his diet
2.loses large amounts of salt during strenuous or prolonged exercise
3.drinks much more water than he needs during or after exercise
To prevent hyponatremia, it is important to replace both lost water and lost salt, either with a sports drink or a meal.
During hot weather:
Take plenty of water and sports drinks to activity and be sure drink them.
Take a small cooler filled with ice water and towels to drape around your head and neck during breaks in activity.
Stay in shaded areas as often as possible.
Report feelings of dizziness or nausea to an adult — immediately!
Remember that SOCCER IS A GAME!Health and safety of players should be our number one concern.
So HAPPY TRAINING
I think this is a good time for all of us to be reminded of the signs we should look for in our player:
Symptoms of dehydration include:
1.dry or sticky mouth
2.thirst
3.low or no urine output; concentrated urine appears dark yellow
4.not producing tears
5.being irritable or cranky
6.seeming bored or uninterested
7.headache
8.dizziness
9.cramps
10.chills
11.fatigue
In severe cases, dehydration can cause:
a.Sunken eyes
b.sunken soft spot, or fontanel, on the top of the head in an infant
c.nausea or vomiting
d.lethargy or coma
If you suspect that one of your players is dehydrated, move them to a cool, shady area and give them plenty of water, clear juice, or a sports drink. If they don’t feel better soon, take them to see a doctor. If they are unconscious or unresponsive, do not wait; call 911 right away.
Hyponatremia
A lesser known problem is that of hyponatremia. If a child drinks more water than he needs to replace lost fluid or if he loses large amounts of salt in sweat, this may cause a low blood sodium level, known as hyponatremia. You might suspect this condition if a child who has been sweating and drinking a lot of water becomes lethargic, confused or agitated, feels nauseous, has a headache, or experiences a seizure. Hyponatremia is quite rare but can be dangerous.
Hyponatremia is more likely to happen if a child:
1.does not usually get enough salt in his diet
2.loses large amounts of salt during strenuous or prolonged exercise
3.drinks much more water than he needs during or after exercise
To prevent hyponatremia, it is important to replace both lost water and lost salt, either with a sports drink or a meal.
During hot weather:
Take plenty of water and sports drinks to activity and be sure drink them.
Take a small cooler filled with ice water and towels to drape around your head and neck during breaks in activity.
Stay in shaded areas as often as possible.
Report feelings of dizziness or nausea to an adult — immediately!
Remember that SOCCER IS A GAME!Health and safety of players should be our number one concern.
So HAPPY TRAINING
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