Human Kinetics: Make sense of the hydration hype

MAY 2012 Soccer Store HK Rewards Program Newsletters Catalogs Coaching Education   In the Spotlight:     Make sense of the hydration hype with new release In Waterlogged: The Serious Problem of Overhydration in Endurance Sports, Dr. Tim Noakes, internationally recognized expert on human performance, debunks current hydration beliefs that lead to exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH)--a potentially fatal condition caused by overhydration. Tim Noakes takes you inside the science of athlete hydration for a fascinating look at the human body’s need for water and how it uses the liquids it ingests. In Waterlogged, Noakes sets the record straight, exposing the myths surrounding dehydration and presents practices that athletes should follow, variables they should consider, and guidelines they should use to maintain proper fluid balance in sport training and performance. Enough with oversold sports drinks and obsessing over water consumption before, during, and after every workout, he says. Time for the facts—and the prevention of any more needless fatalities. Read more. Train & play better with these bestselling soccer resources                 NCAA’s New Academic Requirements and Impact on College Eligibility and Recruiting     The NCAA recently approved legislation which has greatly increased academic standards for NCAA freshman eligibility. In this free webinar, Dan Eassa of the Recruiting Education Foundation, Tampa, Florida, discussed the college recruiting process and academic eligibility. Learn about the new SAT/ACT sliding scale, the new core requirements, and additional information surrounding college eligibility and recruitment, by viewing the recorded webinar, which took place April 12. View recorded webinar.     Stop Goals with Proper Technique     Read an excerpt from The Complete Soccer Goalkeeper. The keeper should always start in the proper ready position. The weight is on the balls of the feet, the knees are slightly bent, the upper body is leaning slightly forward, and the hands and head are in place. In this position, the keeper is poised for action. The shoulders should stay square to the field regardless of which side the ball has been hit to so that the keeper is in position to land on the side. Rotating the shoulders over will result in a “Superman” dive, which covers less of the goal and makes it nearly impossible to catch the ball. The Superman dive sets the keepers up to land on their belly, which increases the risk of rib, collarbone, and wrist injuries. Continue excerpt.     The perfect resource for a youth coach     Turn chaotic practices into productive ones with the Go Coach Soccer app, the authoritative app for any on-the-go youth coach. The Go Coach Soccer iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad compatible app is the quick and easy way for you to manage practice and game situations. Developed by leading coaching education provider American Sport Education Program (ASEP) and drawing content from ASEP’s Coaching Youth Soccer book, Go Coach Soccer offers 19 video clips and 33 animations demonstrating 24 skills and 40 activities to organize your practice, as well as advice, rules, and injury action plans. Read more.     Stay connected with HK Subscribe, unsubscribe, or customize your email preferences, here. Human Kinetics | 1607 N. Market St. | Champaign | IL | 61820