Heat Stress Hits Fall Sports | Omaha News

Fall sports are heating up—literally—with temps flirting with 100 degrees and coaches scrambling to keep young athletes safe. From early or late practices to mandatory hydration and sleep routines, teams are adapting to the extreme heat. Wet bulb globe thermometers now dictate when and how hard they train, with color-coded alerts ranging from yellow (take breaks) to black (no practice). Coaches are also empowering players to step out anytime they feel off—no permission needed. At Saint Albert High, a player’s heat exhaustion scare led to immediate medical response, including an IV. Both schools are now shifting practices to cooler evenings, aligning with game times around 4 PM, all while listening to the thermometer—and their athletes’ bodies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e5b3d4afab7df714