The Importance of Sleep
Reminder that sleep is best way to fend off illness, and that one of the leading factors in athletic performance is enough sleep, and getting into a consistent sleep pattern.
Here are a couple of articles to read:
- The National Federation of State High School Associations: Sleep an underrated player in athletic performance
- Alaska Sleep Center: Student athletes and sleep
Nutrition Notes
- Hydration and nutrition are equally as important as sleep.
- Bring a water bottle to school and hydrate throughout the day. See how much works for you. Your urine should be clear or very light as you approach practice.
- Soda is very bad for you, in every context. Sports drinks are fine, but only after practice and after / in between events. Water is good.
- Find a nutrition pattern that works for you.
- Check out this helpful Sports nutrition power point from Emily Edison, a local Sports Dietitian.
- Post practice and post meet nutrition guidance: Within 30 mins of completing a workout or meet, you need to help yourself recover by hydrating and eating a snack with a ratio of 1 part protein to 3-4 parts carbohydrate. This 1:3 ratio helps your muscles for the following day's work.
Here are a couple of articles to read:
- The National Federation of State High School Associations: Sleep an underrated player in athletic performance
- Alaska Sleep Center: Student athletes and sleep
- Hydration and nutrition are equally as important as sleep.
- Bring a water bottle to school and hydrate throughout the day. See how much works for you. Your urine should be clear or very light as you approach practice.
- Soda is very bad for you, in every context. Sports drinks are fine, but only after practice and after / in between events. Water is good.
- Find a nutrition pattern that works for you.
- Check out this helpful Sports nutrition power point from Emily Edison, a local Sports Dietitian.
- Post practice and post meet nutrition guidance: Within 30 mins of completing a workout or meet, you need to help yourself recover by hydrating and eating a snack with a ratio of 1 part protein to 3-4 parts carbohydrate. This 1:3 ratio helps your muscles for the following day's work.