NFHS SMAC – Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention Position Statement<\/a><\/p>\n Heat Illness Information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div> Players should drink at least 16 to 24 oz. of water or sports drinks prior to practice. Players are required to hydrate throughout practice. Water is the least expensive and most accessible fluid during exercise. However, sports drinks contain electrolytes, sugar and water which give athletes important nutrients during exercise. Sports drinks are recommended for use during intense exercise that is greater than 60 minutes. For more tips and information on hydration visit the links below.<\/p>\n<\/div> Hydration Statement – NFHS_SMAC<\/a><\/p>\n Hydration Information<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div> Concussion Fact Sheet<\/a><\/p>\n A Parent’s Guide to Concussions in Sports<\/a><\/p>\n NFHS Suggested Guidelines for Management of Concussion in Sports<\/a><\/p>\n USA Football Head’s Up Program<\/a><\/p>\nHydration<\/h4><\/div>
Concussions<\/h4><\/div>