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In 21 days, there have been FIVE deaths in sports.
7/26 - 15 y.o collapsed at practice (97°),
8/8 18 y.o - collapsed at conditioning (SCA),
8/9 15 y.o - collapsed at conditioning
8/10 16 y.o collapsed at practice (heat index 105°),
8/10 17 y.o - passed out at practice.
7/26 - 15 y.o collapsed at practice (97°),
8/8 18 y.o - collapsed at conditioning (SCA),
8/9 15 y.o - collapsed at conditioning
8/10 16 y.o collapsed at practice (heat index 105°),
8/10 17 y.o - passed out at practice.
Let that sink in. 5 deaths in 21 days. 4 in the span of 4 days. As ATs, we can advocate all we want, but until EVERYONE is on board (coaches, parents, athletes, admin, officials), this will be a trend we see yearly.
Coaches: if it feels hot, it is hot. If you wouldn't go out there and do the drill, maybe it's a sign the players shouldn't. Adjust drills based on position and even player size and health. Allow more than enough times for water breaks or rest out of direct sunlight, helmets off
