Although we have not really had to the chance to feel some true spring whether, we have already had a taste of the summer to come. Last weekend was 80+ degrees! There wasn’t a cloud in the sky, making it very easy to dehydrate, burn, and put nicely, feel sick. Sprinklers were out, pools were opened, playgrounds were packed, and best off all soccer fields were full.
So what can be done for protection during the summer while playing soccer? There are some obvious choices.
1) Where Sunscreen – Sunburn not only hurts but severely damages the skin. Most dangerous of all, being a soccer traing and player, I am out nearly every day with a ball, and while I was just a innocent child playing, I had no idea that when I would turn just 17 I would be talk of the dermatologist’s office because I was the youngest person they have seen with malignant Melanoma! Take it from me, melanoma is very serious, accounting for 75% of all skin cancer deaths. WHERE SUNSCREEN!!!
2) Hats – This is a highly debated subject due to the fact that most hats worn by children today have the hard brim. It is a sore topic. It may help you stay cooler and keep your face from being burned, but if you are running and fall down, this hat could have turned into a weapon against your forehead. My suggestion is to be sure to where a soft brim hat.
3) Drink, Drink, Drink – For the older group, (Over 21) You need to drink WATER, or some SPORTS DRINK! No I am not approving alcoholic beverages on the soccer field. That actually does more harm than good. Save it for later. Everyone…drink as much as you can before you get to the field and while you are at the field. Being dehydrated will give you a headache, you will feel sick to your stomach, and maybe vomit. Dehydration has also led to fainting. So please…DRINK!!
These are just a few tips that can greatly improve your future as a person and improve your soccer game. For example, if you are dehydrated, you will not perform they way might hope.
Stay Tuned for more Summer Soccer Tips for the Athlete and Spectator.
P.S. Remain on the lookout for our soccer camp registration code!!! Shhh. you didn’t here it from me. Check back soon.
~All Soccer Training
