Iowa is pushing hydration to the point that beginning next season we have to run periodic urine tests on kids, comparing the color to a color chart. If they don't pass, they can't practice until they do. You want to talk about fun!!!

Our managers make up six gallons of Gatorade and a like amount of water for every practice. We take at least two hydration breaks and it really doesn't seem to make a big difference as to weight control. The important thing is that we keep the athletes safe and healthy, not to make them prove their manhood.