Trainer cautions St. Louis football teams about heat exhaustion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 11:28 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
As St. Louis local football teams continue practice amid soaring summer temperatures, athletic trainer Nathan Welnes warns athletes about the risks of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. He emphasizes the necessity of hydration, advising players to begin their hydration regimen at least 24 hours before any activities. This advice comes as teams push forward with their training in the extreme heat conditions, highlighting the need for awareness regarding potential health threats. Welnes notes many athletes underestimate the severity of heat-related illnesses.
- •Nathan Welnes highlights health risks of heat exhaustion
- •Advises hydration starts 24 hours before activities
- •Local teams are practicing in extreme heat
- •Heat-related illnesses pose serious threats to athletes
- •Awareness is crucial for preventing health emergencies
- 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — Trainer warns St. Louis athletes about heat exhaustion
"Summer temperatures are soaring and local football teams are pushing on in this intense heat.
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