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If you have older children who are active in sports, they are likely returning to the athletic fields this month in preparation for fall sports. Often the practices are in the mid morning, late afternoons, or in some cases, children are required to attend bi-daily workouts to get ready for the fall season. For the most part it seems that coaches and school staffs are sensitive to the heat and the hydration needs of young kids. But as attentive as they may be, every year there are several cases of heat stroke and even death during these sessions. One such case just occurred in Milford, Michigan when a 16 year-old boy collapsed and died during a soccer camp. A cause of death has yet to be released in his case.My 13 year-old plays on a competitive soccer team. August started with a soccer camp and followed with the twice weekly practices. Though his school does not start until September 5, his first soccer game will be in late August, with games continuing into early November. He loves the game and his coach is not the militant-win-at-all-costs kind of coach. But after an ankle injury in camp and some scary blisters from new cleats, I am wondering if it all isn't a bit much. He's just a kid and so much practicing seems to take its toll. What do you think? Too much sports? Too much pressure?
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8-18-2006 @ 4:06PM
Angie said...yes, and yes. I resent the rude pressing in of fall after the lazy days of summer. A game before school even starts is insane. I know, they have to be prepared, etc., etc., but you know, the temperature says it's still summer; so does the calendar. Why not wait until cooler weather to add on the additional practices?
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8-18-2006 @ 5:49PM
Lisa said...I think the benefits of team sports outweigh the minor injuries you described. As far as the heat goes I agree. Soccer is always unbearable hot for us here in southern california. We just bring loads of water and oranges.
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8-19-2006 @ 4:46AM
Nancy Toby said...I'm all for exercise, but parents need to ensure that their children are receiving sodium replenishment during longer exercise bouts in hot weather. Water and oranges won't do it, I'm afraid - after an hour or two sodium losses can add up. Many of the deaths attributed to heat stroke have been hyponatremia (low blood sodium). At the very least they need to be drinking something like Gatorade instead of water.
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