In summer practices and competition, many athletes suffer from dehydration. This hurts practice, performance, intensity, and concentration.
Severe dehydration is also life threatening.
Every summer in the US there have been many heat related deaths. These deaths are often caused by or made worse by dehydration. The fully hydrated athlete will practice and compete harder and longer. He or she will get in better shape faster than the athlete who is low on water. Tips to insure adequate water intake.