Sports

Extreme heat: How safe is summer practice?

As temperatures climb well into the 90s and beyond this summer, concerns over high school athletes practicing outdoors in the heat have taken center stage. From football scrimmages to conditioning sessions, the balance between preparation and player safety is becoming increasingly difficult to manage, especially with heat index values climbing into triple digits.

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How youth sports shape lifelong skills

Playing sports at a young age offers much more than just competition and fun—it provides an invaluable platform for developing important life skills that carry on well beyond the playing field. Whether it’s on the soccer pitch, basketball court, or baseball diamond, youth sports foster character traits that shape young athletes into well-rounded individuals.

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