Stay hydrated
It’s getting hot out there and it’s easy for young athletes to become dehydrated. The U.S. Soccer Federation offers a simple acronym (GOAL) to help remind kids how to stay safe and healthy this summer.
Get acclimated — give yourself time to adapt to high temperatures and humidity.
On scheduled drinking — drink before you become thirsty. Drink before, during and after practice and games.
Always bring a sports drink — they help replace needed electrolytes.
Learn the signs — stop and rest if you become dizzy, fatigued, nauseous or have a headache.