Hydration Monitoring for Teams > TL;DR > - Use urine color (pale yellow = hydrated); optional pre/post weigh-ins for sweat rate > - Provide water at practice; encourage drinking before, during, after > - Hot days: extra breaks, electrolyte options, shade > - Educate athletes; don't police—coaches set the environment, athletes drink --- Why Team Monitoring Matters Dehydration affects: - Performance (2% loss = notable decline) - Heat illness risk - Recovery - Cognitive...

Hydration Monitoring for Teams > TL;DR > - Use urine color (pale yellow = hydrated); optional pre/post weigh-ins for sweat rate > - Provide water at practice; encourage drinking before, during, after > - Hot days: extra breaks, electrolyte options, shade > - Educate athletes; don't police—coaches set the environment, athletes drink --- Why Team Monitoring Matters Dehydration affects: - Performance (2% loss = notable decline) - Heat illness risk - Recovery - Cognitive...