The Heat Is On – In the hottest months of the year, coaches need to watch for any signs of heat illness.

by AFM Editorial Staff

American Football Monthly July 2011 Issue Online

August will be here in a few weeks, and for most areas that means the hottest weather of the year. The high heat and humidity combined with the most intense football practices of the year mean that coaches need to be extra alert for any signs of players who might be suffering heat-related illnesses.

Football players, perhaps more than any other athletes, are vulnerable to a variety of serious medical conditions arising from outdoor physical activity in intense heat. It is tragic bu...Login to Read More

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