Nutrition
The information on these websites are meant to be guidelines. Players should develop their own pre-game/post-game nutrition and hydration strategies that best suit them. Remember to take into account weather, game schedule, and if the player is travelling to the game or tournament. If in doubt consult an expert.
Huntsville Soccer Club - By John Tesema
"What an athlete eats every day, every week, and every year significantly affects his or her play, especially in sports such as soccer where the body's ability to supply the working muscles with sufficient energy can become a limiting factor in performance.
By eating the right foods, soccer players can maximize their energy reserves and perform at peak efficiency for an entire game, a weekend tournament, even an entire season.
The first thing to understand is there are no magical foods that can sharply improve performance. The following aspects of nutrition are of particular concern to endurance type athletes such as soccer players. " read
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Four Common Myths About Nutrition Among Soccer Players by Dr. Donald T. Kirkendall
"There are more myths that coaches, players and parents may be following, but below four of the more common myths are dispelled. By following the nutritional guidelines below, players, coaches and teams can put themselves in an advantageous position before the match starts." read
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Nutrition for Football from FIFA.com
"Every player is different, and there is no single diet that meets the needs of all players at all times. Your individual needs also change across the season and you must be flexible to accommodate this. In addition, you have personal preferences and distastes which you need to consider since you should enjoy what you eat." read
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