It is imperative that the players stay hydrated. The most important time to hydrate is before the activity. I have suggested that they drink one oz of water for every one lb of body weight. ie.. Gary weighs 179lbs, he needs 179 oz of water every day to compete at optimal performance. These young men are working as hard as they can and trying to earn a starting position, they need to be completely hydrated to function at their best. If they are underhydrated they do not function at full capacity and if they are dehydrated there are serious health risks.
