The brain is the first thing in the body to dehydrate. By the time a person is thirsty, they are already dehydrated. Drinking moderately before, during, and after a practice or game, helps improve coordination, reflexes and less overall injury. This is also benificial to athsmatics. Even, mild dehydration makes a player slower and more prone to injury and tiring.
Response time is definately better with water.
So when you see those cheeks get red and you hear the heavy breathing, give'em a little water. Soccer Clinics U6 Soccer Clinic Notes Send mail to Mike Cochran with questions or comments about this web site.