heat for teens scripts

--- **Avatar 1 (Coach Jamie):** Hey, Alex, are you ready for the big tournament this weekend? It’s supposed to be really hot out there. **Avatar 2 (Player Alex):** Yeah, Coach! I’m not worried. I can handle the heat. Besides, I don’t want to look weak in front of the team. **Coach Jamie:** I get it—you want to show you’re tough. But did you know that every year, several teens actually die during sports events because of heat or heart problems? It’s more common than people think. **Alex:** Wait, really? I thought that only happened to people who were out of shape or not used to playing. **Coach Jamie:** Nope. Even fit, healthy athletes can get into serious trouble. In the U.S., about five young athletes die suddenly each year during sports, and soccer is one of the top sports where this happens. Sometimes it’s a heart issue, but heatstroke is also a real danger—especially during tournaments in the summer. **Alex:** That’s scary. But I don’t want to let the team down by sitting out. **Coach Jamie:** Taking care of yourself isn’t letting anyone down. Ignoring symptoms like dizziness or nausea can be deadly. The bravest thing you can do is speak up if you don’t feel right and encourage your teammates to do the same. That’s real leadership. **Alex:** I never thought about it that way. I guess being smart about the heat is just as important as playing hard. **Coach Jamie:** Exactly! Being safe means you get to keep playing the sport you love—and you help make sure everyone else does, too. --- **Key Message:** Challenging the “tough guy” attitude about heat isn’t weakness—it’s smart, and it could save a life.