Heat related deaths resulting from
football are a big issue. Even worse Georgia had the most heat related football
deaths from 1980-2011 with 8 players dying. One coach said that he would cut
down on workouts when the index heat reaches 140 which are basically like being
in the Sahara desert. The Korey Stringer Institution said that only 39% of high
school football teams have a full time personal trainer, but they suggest that
all schools do. They have started making more rules and restrictions about if
the temperature reaches certain degrees.
As a football player myself I understand
how bad the heat affects your body. I believe that they need to make more rules
and restrictions on the heat. Like instead of taking football pants away they
should take helmets instead because that entire extra cushion causes a lot of
more heat to the head. Also I think they should follow through with the
trainers because that would give the players a lot more relief.
Org, Stateline. “States take aim
at heat stroke, other serious high school sports injuries.” Newsela staff.
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Hello. After observing your article, I felt the need to state my opinion. I believe that there should definitely be more restrictions on football players being exposed to the scorching heat. However, I also think that these rules should apply to all outdoor sports. Many coaches my argue that the heat is not harming their team at all, therefore the sun deprives the human body from water. If this occurs, the player will not be able to exert his/her energy as efficiently.-Coleman Robinson
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way as Coleman and you do about the topic. They should put more restrictions and each team have a trainer. Sometimes it can get super hot and as a player you get dizzy and confused, so it would be great to help save kids from heat illnesses.
ReplyDeleteI also play football and i agree with the two above comments, when you play football, it gets incredibly hot and you have to stop for numerous water breaks. The heat outside during the season is no help, but still, coaches should spend more time in the pre-season to evaluate players and determine good cooling methods and trainers to condition your body for more strenuous activities later in the season.
ReplyDeleteWere these deaths caused by heat strokes, dehydration, etc.? Who is Korey Stringer? When are these rules being enforced? But they rest of this entry is good information and something to look at in future references.
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