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Simply stated – a well-hydrated athlete will perform better in the final minutes of a game or over the course of an entire practice. Through science and measurement we know exactly how much fluid needs to be replenished during strenuous exercise, but keeping kids hydrated can still be a challenge. Hydrate before you recreate We all know the importance of taking water breaks during practices and games, but there’s no way of knowing how hydrated a kid is when he/she arrives. Setting a timer on your watch to go off every ten minutes is a great way to remind kids that it’s time for a break.

Imagine this: You’ve done your research about college programs, created your target list, and now you’re ready to start reaching out to college coaches. Many larger programs will have a recruiting coordinator on staff who-you’d guessed it- managed the recruiting for the team. Head coaches oftentimes will hire a few part-time assistant coaches to help manage practices, etc., but they aren’t as involved in recruiting. For insight on how to craft your first email to college coaches, check out our previous article, “5 Steps to Writing an Eye-Catching Email to College Coaches.

Sending an introductory email to college coaches can be a great way to get your foot in the door with programs you’re interested in. Coaches aren’t going to read—or even open—generic, mass emails sent to all the programs you’re interested in. If you don’t have a compelling subject line, college coaches won’t even open your email. To get started, there are a few crucial pieces of information you should include in your subject line: Your grad year, your position, state (if you’re emailing a local coach) and a key fact that’s unique about you, like your height, weight, 40-yard dash time, ACT score, club team name, etc.

Many athletes who have the talent to compete at a Division I school, opt to play DIII because they prefer a smaller campus and a balance between athletics, academics and other extracurricular activities. If you’ve ever watched March Madness or the College World Series, you’re well aware of the high-level of athletic competition at the NCAA Division I level. Approximately 1 in 25 students at DI schools are athletes * About 56% of athletes receive athletic-based financial aid DI schools are known for their intense athletic schedules. * About 1 in 11 students on campus are athletes * DII has the highest championship access ratio in the NCAA, with about one championship opportunity per every seven athletes While DII schools have a high-level of athletic competition, athletes tend to have more time outside of their sport.