How Much Water Should Your Young Athlete Drink? 💧⚽

Are Your Kids Drinking Enough Water for Peak Performance?

Hydration plays a huge role in keeping young soccer players energized, focused, and performing at their best! But how much water is enough? 🤔

✅ General Rule for Daily Water Intake:

⚡ Body weight (lbs) ÷ 2 = Ounces of water per day

📌 Example: A 100-lb soccer player should drink 50 oz of water daily—not including extra hydration needed for training and games!

🚨 Game Day Hydration Plan:

💧 Morning (Wake-Up): 8-12 oz of water

💧 2 Hours Before Game: 16-20 oz

💧 30 Minutes Before Game: 8-10 oz

💧 During Game: 4-6 oz every 15-20 min

💧 Post-Game Recovery: 16-24 oz

📢 Why is this important?

Even slight dehydration (just 2% loss of body weight in fluids) can cause:

❌ Slower reaction times ⚡

❌ Fatigue & muscle cramps 🦵

❌ Reduced endurance & performance

💬 Discussion Questions:

1️⃣ Does your child drink enough water daily? How do you track it?

2️⃣ Do you notice a difference in energy levels when they drink more or less water?

3️⃣ How do you encourage your child to stay hydrated throughout the day?

📌 Check out our full hydration guide in the Classroom Tab! 🚀💦 Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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