Teams train in a variety of different climates currently. Some in very hot ourtdoor climates, some in cooler areas but still outdoors, others spend much of their camp indoors.

Which climate do you think creates the best overall environment to prepare for an NFL season? Things to factor in;

• Health concerns (seems to be more of a concern at the college and high school level, may be more of a situation of not paying attention to the players, then the environment itself. Talking about things like heat exhaustion here)
• Physical Conditioning - Can you get truly conditioned when you avoid the heat all month? (players cramping early in the season, dehydrated and unprepared for the heat)

The hot temperatures are becoming more and more unpopular, however many will still argue that you cant truly condition yourself for the season without it.

Dolphins, hands down. They aren't supposed to dive or do anything that might cause an injury, but at the same time when OTAs start everything is done at 100%. There won't be anymore late-season collapses.

Either I am confused or you didn't read the question.

he didn't read the question.

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More like I misread the question. I'll get back you to on it.

That was pretty much a given. I stay confused

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I think sub-tropical environments are probably the best from a conditioning standpoint. Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are not a problem if fluid regulation is strictly enforced (1qt/2hrs). People lose weight just from standing out in the heat and humidity, which will help the players trim down into playing shape.

See, I am not sure if the climate really matters or not. Back in the old glory years for Dallas, training camp was on the coast in California in nice comfortable temperatures, with the ocean breeze keeping everything cool. (1970's, Tom Landry)

In the 90's, Jimmy Johnson had the Cowboys in Wichita Falls Texas working out in 110 degree heat. Again, the team was successful

One of the reasons I brought this up was because over the past few years there have been increased reports of players dying in practice, from the high school ranks, up. Many want to blame the practice conditions, I simply dont buy into that.

It certainly is the conditions. However, as I said, so long as water discipline is enforced then nothing will happen. It's all a matter of hydration.

Im not very knowleadgable in this area so cant really offer anything beyond a half intelligent guess but i dont really think preseason training in any particular climate changes anything. I would say if you want to play in New England early winter/ late fall, I would get here early to get yourself assimulated to the weather. That could also be said in reverse conditions. I just dont see it making a diference any other way.

I've never heard of six guys going down from heat stroke in quick succession except in sub-tropical climates. Happened to my company at Benning and yet when I played football up here there was never so much as a minor heat injury. I'd say climate does indeed make a difference.