It's gettin' toasty across the country 🥵
Check out the U.S. Soccer Federation's guidance for coaches, referees and players to avoid heat-related illnesses. And remember, proper hydration before, during AND after activities is crucial.
From our Go4 partner: "Your weight is the number of ounces of water you should be drinking 48 and 24 hours prior to your tournament, e.g., 150 pounds = 150 oz → 4.7(ish) x 32oz Gatorade-sized bottles of water." (more tips for players prepping for a big tournament: https://lnkd.in/eN6MVSZx)
As temperatures rise, heat-related illnesses like heat stroke and exhaustion become serious risks.
U.S. Soccer’s RECOGNIZE TO RECOVER program offers guidance for coaches, referees, and players on staying hydrated and safe during extreme conditions. » https://ussoc.cr/heat
Technical Director at Charleston Soccer Club
4moWhy on earth do you make/allow kids to play 4 games in a weekend? National tournaments including your own are 5-6 games in a week? At the hottest time of the year?? Guys your information does NOT support your structure. Cmon sort it out! Db