Coach5 min
Inputs
- A few quick answers
- The athlete or team situation
Outputs
- A clear target, score, or risk level
- The next action or conversation to start
Practice Details
35
athletes
2
hours
78
°F
Prep Card
13
Gallons Water
6
Gallons Sports Drink
4
5-Gallon Igloo Coolers
Coolers to Drag Out 🧊
💧
💧
💧
🥤
💧 = Water | 🥤 = Sports Drink (Gatorade, Skratch, etc.)
Quick Math
Per-athlete rate32 oz/hr
Total fluid needed18 gallons (2.2K oz)
Electrolyte packets3 packets
Heat advisory level🟠 HIGH
Use this in practice
- Fill coolers the night before and keep in a cool space. Add ice the morning of practice.
- Set hydration stations at both ends of the track during summer base phase.
- Mandate a water break every 15-20 minutes in temps above 80°F.
Get your results emailed + 3 follow-up resources
team hydration setup
Practical examples
Station visuals for cooler planning, water-versus-sports-drink split, heat adjustments, and visible athlete access during practice.

Water + electrolytes base setup
A clean default for daily practice when the team needs an obvious drink station, not guesswork.
BaselineElectrolytesPractice

Sports drink cooler for harder sessions
A stronger station example when duration, heat, or intensity pushes athletes past water alone.
Sports drinkLong practiceHeat

Team nutrition handout
A printable anchor for a weekly team message or rollout.
TeamHandout