Why Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is wearing a sweatshirt during practices in Florida heat

[andyahs]

A players coach.

Yes it's the off-season.

“Honestly, it’s the best way that I can keep in-tune to what the players are going through because I’m not sprinting around,” McDaniel said. “At least I have an idea of how hot it is. Otherwise you’ll kind of lose sight of that and then you’ll be doing too many reps, causing soft tissue injuries and all that nonsense.”

Why Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is wearing a sweatshirt during practices in Florida heat

Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel explained why he has been wearing sweatshirts during his team's outdoor practices in the Florida heat.

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[1972forever]

While I understand his reasoning. I have lived in South Florida for nearly 60 years and I imagine that the sweatshirt will be coming off once the heat and humidity really starts.

What he has experienced so far in regards to the heat is nothing compared to what he will feel over the next 5 months. It will be interesting to see if he is still wearing a sweatshirt when the preseason starts in late July or August.

 

[Ray R]

While I understand his reasoning. I have lived in South Florida for nearly 60 years and I imagine that the sweatshirt will be coming off once the heat and humidity really starts.

What he has experienced so far in regards to the heat is nothing compared to what he will feel over the next 5 months. It will be interesting to see if he is still wearing a sweatshirt when the preseason starts in late July or August.

Will that sweatshirt protect him from some of the Fin Heaven posters? - LOL

 

[John813]

Doesn't want a farmers tan is the real reason

 

[BrowardDolfan]

I guess I am old school, not Tom Coughlin old school - withholding water from players, but I like the idea of practicing as much as possible in real conditions. Kudos to Coach for scheduling practices at 1:00 to get them acclimated to it.

Aside from when lightning is present or during the season, it is probably a good idea to have some practices when it's raining out. If there is a possibility of playing in it, do all you can to practice in it.

 

[1972forever]

I guess I am old school, not Tom Coughlin old school - withholding water from players, but I like the idea of practicing as much as possible in real conditions. Kudos to Coach for scheduling practices at 1:00 to get them acclimated to it.

Aside from when lightning is present or during the season, it is probably a good idea to have some practices when it's raining out. If there is a possibility of playing in it, do all you can to practice in it.

Old school is practicing 3 or 4 times in the morning, noon, and night. Also in those days they weren’t practicing on a muti-million dollar practice facility where they could go and practice indoors when the weather was bad.

Because of the collective bargaining agreement, practices are limited and I will assure you it is hot and humid from sunrise to sunset in South Florida. Of course living in Broward, you are already aware of the weather and how hot it is. So practicing at 9:00 am, 1:00pm, or 4:00 pm really doesn’t matter. The players are going to feel the heat and humidity no matter what time they schedule practice during the day in South Florida this time of year.

Remember, they are still running around in shorts and not full uniforms. Once they start hitting in full uniforms in August, that’s when they will really feel the heat.

 

[BrowardDolfan]

Old school is practicing 3 or 4 times in the morning, noon, and night. Also in those days they weren’t practicing on a muti-million dollar practice facility where they could go and practice indoors when the weather was bad.

Because of the collective bargaining agreement, practices are limited and I will assure you it is hot and humid from sunrise to sunset in South Florida. Of course living in Broward, you are already aware of the weather and how hot it is. So practicing at 9:00 am, 1:00pm, or 4:00 pm really doesn’t matter. The players are going to feel the heat and humidity no matter what time they schedule practice during the day in South Florida this time of year.

Remember, they are still running around in shorts and not full uniforms. Once they start hitting in full uniforms in August, that’s when they will really feel the heat.

I agree. I'm just saying I don't like them practicing indoors unless there is lightning out. As long as it is safe (plenty of water and breaks), I like the idea of them practicing outside as much as possible. The heat down here is an advantage in September and October so be prepared for it. Practicing more often in the A/C kind of takes away from that advantage.

 

[Dolfan5000]

I wear jeans and longsleeves in Phoenix when it's 115+ outside. It really does help to acclimate your body. I'm from VA and I wasn't used to the extremes of Summer desert heat until I started putting on heavier clothing through the summer.

 

[Fin-Loco]

A players coach.

Yes it's the off-season.

“Honestly, it’s the best way that I can keep in-tune to what the players are going through because I’m not sprinting around,” McDaniel said. “At least I have an idea of how hot it is. Otherwise you’ll kind of lose sight of that and then you’ll be doing too many reps, causing soft tissue injuries and all that nonsense.”

Why Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is wearing a sweatshirt during practices in Florida heat

Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel explained why he has been wearing sweatshirts during his team's outdoor practices in the Florida heat.

www.usatoday.com

He might be cold. He's built like it's 6:00, straight up and down...