Let’s be real — if you’re a college softball player, hydration isn’t just “drink more water” advice. It’s sprinting under the sun, back-to-back classes, lifting sessions, and somehow still trying to function like a normal human being by the end of the day. If you’ve ever: Felt dizzy halfway through practice Had zero energy by inning 5 Or realized your water bottle is still full at the end of the day… Yeah. This is for you. Here’s how to actually stay hydrated....

NCAA’s New Heat Safety Rules + Pro-Approved Strategies to Keep Players Safe in Record-Breaking Temperatures The Heat Crisis Hitting Softball June 2025 is rewriting the record books: With 23 states under heat advisories and turf fields hitting 140°F, the NCAA just rolled out emergency guidelines for outdoor sports. The trigger? A spike in heat-related hospitalizations at youth tournaments last month, including a viral incident where a 16U catcher collapsed mid-game in Texas.