Heat can turn a normal football practice into a dangerous place faster than most people realize, and the scariest part is how preventable it is. We’re seeing high heat indexes across the country, so I’m breaking down the real numbers coaches and parents should be checking, not just the air temperature. If you’ve ever heard someone say, “It’s only 95,” this conversation explains why that can create a false sense of safety once humidity and equipment trap heat, preventing the body from cooling itself.

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We walk through how the heat index works, why humidity is the multiplier, and why football gear and body size raise risk, especially for linemen. I share practical, on-field decisions that keep athletes safer: This is heat-illness prevention for football that you can actually apply today, whether you coach youth football or high school, or you’re a parent trying to advocate for your kid.

We also cover the warning signs that should stop practice immediately, and how a simple buddy system can help teammates catch trouble before it turns tragic.

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