Preview Mode Links will not work in preview mode

This podcast is about bringing parents, players, and coaches together around the most important aspects of the youth sports experience. You have thousands of teachable moments in the context of a 15-year window where kids are most open to learning and development - physically, mentally, tactically, emotionally, psychosocially, and in terms of core character. 

The goal of this podcast is to boost our enjoyment of the game and of the gift we have in our children. We hope to help parents, players, and coaches to make the most of the time we have with our kids, and to launch them into the world of adulthood with a solid toolbox of life skills. 

  1. All Episodes
  2. Dehydration Effects on Athletic Performance

Dehydration Effects on Athletic Performance

Dec 11, 2017

Dehydration decreases mental and physical performance on the field and in school in some pretty dramatic ways. Something as simple as not drinking water cut performance by nearly 50% in laboratory studies for patients who were just walking!

In this episode, I share a couple of studies done on the effects of dehydration on performance. What you'll discover is significant in many ways that extend well beyond the soccer field. Listen to find out how dehydration decreases mental performance in school, endurance, and can lead to significant medical problems.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Dehydration and its effects on performance: http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/dehydration-and-its-effects-on-performance

National Federation of High School Coaches (NFHS): http://www.nfhs.org/

United Soccer Association: https://unitedsoccercoaches.org/