03-30-2022, 06:41 PM
Players need some exposure to the cold and wet conditions if they are going to be playing in the cold and wet.
But working outside in extremely cold weather wears down the body quicker. A lot of energy is needed just to keep the body warm. So when you practice out in the cold you can't work as hard or get in as many reps without wearing the players down more. And cold air is dryer, so if it is REALLY cold breathing hard can cause irritation to the throat and lungs. I lived in Boulder Colorado for a while. A lot of elite athletes train there. But if they pushed it too hard when it was too cold they would actually develop bronchitis.
So you need to balance both. You need an outdoor field to get used to playing in the elements. But you also need an indoor facility so you can get in more reps and harder practices.
But working outside in extremely cold weather wears down the body quicker. A lot of energy is needed just to keep the body warm. So when you practice out in the cold you can't work as hard or get in as many reps without wearing the players down more. And cold air is dryer, so if it is REALLY cold breathing hard can cause irritation to the throat and lungs. I lived in Boulder Colorado for a while. A lot of elite athletes train there. But if they pushed it too hard when it was too cold they would actually develop bronchitis.
So you need to balance both. You need an outdoor field to get used to playing in the elements. But you also need an indoor facility so you can get in more reps and harder practices.
