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Aug 7, 2010 5:04:17 GMT -6
Post by kcbazooka on Aug 7, 2010 5:04:17 GMT -6
hottest start to two-a-days ever?!?!?
very concerned - all those kids that didn't participate in conditioning and we start practice in this weather! we have a 350 pound freshman that hasn't gotten off the couch this summer - he and his parents just kind of chuckled when we asked if he was physically ready. I think that is bad parenting. We explained about hydration and eating before practice but I know some of the kids and parents will blow it off. This isn't "hey you missed weightlifting so you're not strong" its "hey you didn't hydrate after yesterday's practice and now I'm dialing 911!"
several years ago I had two kids we had to call the ambulance for and it is not fun. scares the bejeezus out of me.
the NFHS put out practice recommendation but if you followed them I don't think you would ever have a team ready for the season.
rants - just very concerned about the heat
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Aug 7, 2010 7:32:34 GMT -6
Post by Coach Klemme on Aug 7, 2010 7:32:34 GMT -6
Lots of water breaks and have your captains and seniors help with the message of hydrating during the day. Were still a week away but it has crossed our minds too.
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Aug 7, 2010 7:52:38 GMT -6
Post by dubber on Aug 7, 2010 7:52:38 GMT -6
Weigh the kids before and after practice.....8 oz. of water per pound lost......
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Aug 7, 2010 8:06:32 GMT -6
Post by 19delta on Aug 7, 2010 8:06:32 GMT -6
we have a 350 pound freshman that hasn't gotten off the couch this summer - he and his parents just kind of chuckled when we asked if he was physically ready. I would be EXTREMELY concerned...possibly to the point that I would either make him sit out the very hot practices OR put him on some kind of remedial conditioning program. I would also talk with your AD and principal. Let them know that the boys hasn't done anything all summer and you have concerns about his health and safety. Tell the parents that you want to speak with the doctor who performed the physical on the boy. I don't think that you can be too careful in a situation like this. Something bad happens to this kid, you know that it will be your a$$!
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Aug 7, 2010 8:32:45 GMT -6
Post by coachd5085 on Aug 7, 2010 8:32:45 GMT -6
conditioning test!!!
After reading this, I thought here is a GREAT actual use for a conditioning test. Kid can't practice till he can pass it.
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Aug 7, 2010 8:46:25 GMT -6
Post by phantom on Aug 7, 2010 8:46:25 GMT -6
conditioning test!!! After reading this, I thought here is a GREAT actual use for a conditioning test. Kid can't practice till he can pass it. That's exactly what popped into my mind. I'm not a big proponent of testing but this is certainly a use for it.
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Aug 7, 2010 8:58:23 GMT -6
Post by bigdog2003 on Aug 7, 2010 8:58:23 GMT -6
The heat is something that worries me all the time. I use to work construction over the summer my first few years of college, and I saw first hand how serious it can be. I don't think a lot of kids and even parents for that matter know how dangerous it can be. They don't understand the purpose of good hydration before hand, they don't understand that sitting under the ac all summer could kill them when practice starts. I think that parents think that it being hot is nothing at all, when practicing/playing in the heat can be deadly if the kid isn't prepared for it.
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Aug 7, 2010 9:05:16 GMT -6
Post by coachd5085 on Aug 7, 2010 9:05:16 GMT -6
conditioning test!!! After reading this, I thought here is a GREAT actual use for a conditioning test. Kid can't practice till he can pass it. That's exactly what popped into my mind. I'm not a big proponent of testing but this is certainly a use for it. And then when he doesnt pass..have him walk around the field. trust me..if he is that big, that young.. and hasn't done anything it will be more than enough for him to walk around the practice field and then you can make it progressively more intense..10 jog steps, 10 walk steps.... 15 jog steps..10 walk steps...
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Aug 7, 2010 9:10:03 GMT -6
Post by bigdog2003 on Aug 7, 2010 9:10:03 GMT -6
That's exactly what popped into my mind. I'm not a big proponent of testing but this is certainly a use for it. And then when he doesnt pass..have him walk around the field. trust me..if he is that big, that young.. and hasn't done anything it will be more than enough for him to walk around the practice field and then you can make it progressively more intense..10 jog steps, 10 walk steps.... 15 jog steps..10 walk steps... We had a really big kid a few years back that the doctors had told us to make sure he was just moving during practice. We had him walk around and jog some. Kid ended up dropping some weight and being able to play.
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Aug 7, 2010 13:00:35 GMT -6
Post by 19delta on Aug 7, 2010 13:00:35 GMT -6
I still think that you need to get your chain of command involved. God forbid something terrible happening but, if it does, you need to CYA.
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Aug 7, 2010 13:45:54 GMT -6
Post by gdn56 on Aug 7, 2010 13:45:54 GMT -6
I have to say that the really big kids usually aren't gonna be the ones you have to worry about...they will usually shut it down when it gets too hard. Now, the smaller kid with less body fat who has the potential for full body cramps is a big problem so they need to be watched closely. Also have them stay away from the supplements, diet pills, anything that would artificially increase their heart rate in these temperatures.
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Aug 7, 2010 15:26:30 GMT -6
Post by kcbazooka on Aug 7, 2010 15:26:30 GMT -6
I agree with gdn -- with our two cases of heat problems were both kids who were in good shape (wrestlers) -- also, was told they have used creatine - but yes, we have and will repeat our message concerning supplements and the power drinks.
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Aug 8, 2010 6:26:47 GMT -6
Post by superpower on Aug 8, 2010 6:26:47 GMT -6
I had our custodian make a "mister" for our practice field 4 years ago. He used pvc and installed the mister under a goal post. We turn on the water and get the kids under the mister. It cools them down, and they love it. When we give water breaks, the kids get their drink and then take a knee or stand under the mister for a few minutes. It is a cheap and easy way to help us keep the kids cool.
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