You Are Coaching a Middle-School Soccer Team

You are coaching a middle-school soccer team. Two of your best players just showed up 15 minutes late for a match. They want to go out on the field immediately, but you insist that they warm up and do stretches before joining the game. One of the students complains that the team is losing and he can help turn the game around. Which of the following is the best explanation you can give the student?

A) "Warming up first will help keep you focused."
B) "If you perform the proper stretches, you will have a better chance of winning."
C) "Warming up and stretching will help keep you warm during the game."
D) "Warming up and stretching will help prevent injuries during the match."
E) "Stretching before the game can help prevent dizziness and fainting."