Pap,
I came along a little later 70-74 but we got the same, salt pills and no water.

But by 1980, we started giving kids water. By the 90s we gave them all they wanted and made them drink.

Pickle juice and believe it or not, alka selzter have taken the place of salt pills.

Times are different from our days, Pap. Instead of hauling hay, pushing a lawn mower, or just playing outside all day, kids nowadays stay up late, sleep late, and stay in the AC all day.

They eat different too. Chicken strips and French fries instead of fresh vegetables from the garden.

Coaches have to take care of them these days. The bigger schools have indoor workout facilities. Even at that, we still lose some players every year.