"Hey Coach, what should I eat the night before a game?" Avoid: ❌Fried foods ❌Spicy foods ❌New foods ❌High-fat foods ❌Fast food, candy, chips ❌Alcohol, soda, and high kcal low nutrient foods Add: ✅Grilled, baked or broiled proteins ✅Familiar foods that energize you

Fueling soccer athletes at halftime is crucial to maintaining energy, focus, and endurance for the second half. Here’s how to do it effectively: Halftime Fueling Goals: -Replenish glycogen stores for sustained energy -Hydrate to prevent fatigue and cramping Best Halftime Snack

A 160-pound male athlete will start with about 200 grams of protein,  > 500 grams of carbs and >75 grams of fat for a total daily caloric goal between 3,500-3,800. Be sure to do a DEXA scan to measure lean mass, body fat, bone density and your results as you strive to gain

Announcing a great social opportunity for NHSSCA-WI and NHSSCA-ILLINOIS strength coaches to connect, relax, and enjoy America’s favorite pastime with their families. 👉Check your email on our group ticket package 🎟️. Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers July 29, 2025 💪

💪MUSCLE GAIN cheat 👀sheet for student-athletes 📝 🍳Eggs 🥩Beef 🥣Oatmeal 🍓Mixed berries 🥜Nuts & seeds 🥪Turkey & ham 🧀String cheese 🍫Chocolate milk 🥯Whole-grain bagels 🥛Greek yogurt & milk 🍌Fruit with🥜butter spread 🍗Variety of high-quality proteins

If you have time for social media you have time for breakfast. Most athletes think they just aren't breakfast eaters but it is really their evening routine that blunts their appetite in the morning. We should wake up hungry for breakfast. Especially if you are a young

Cycs are headed to the championship game. Be there at 7pm tomorrow and fill the stands!! #doitfordane

Sacred Heart-Griffin 1987 has company! Tommy Lauterbach winning RBI single gives Sacred Heart-Griffin a 5-4 win over Teutopolis and the Class 2A state championship, the program's third overall.

Property of: Sacred Heart-Griffin CyclonesBaseball is your 2025 Class 2A Baseball State Champions!!!! Tommy Lauterbach walks it off for the Cyclones! WICS ABC 20 FOX Illinois

Sleep-deprived athletes don’t win championships. 😴 💤 Lack of sleep = slower reaction time, weaker lifts, & increased injury risk. Want to perform at your best? Prioritize 8+ hours of QUALITY sleep! Your gains & game depend on it!

If you're playing in a tournament, the last thing you should be eating is something greasy, heavy, or brand new to your body. I just ran into a volleyball coach who shared story after story about her players overeating between matches or trying something totally unfamiliar only

S-I-M-P-L-E 💥Sleep 7-9 hours 💥Hydrate 90-100 Oz 💥Eat a second breakfast ( protein smoothie or yogurt parfait) 💥Fuel up with protein & carbs before a workout & refuel after 🥛 🍌 💥10-15 g of protein at snacks & 25-40 g at meals 💥Fruits & veggies over green powders

Whether an athlete's event starts at 7:00 am, 10:00 am or 2 pm they NEED to eat some carbs and protein beforehand. Fueling before competition or training has been shown to improve performance. Use these quick fuel options to consume beforehand!

“Coach the front rack position hurts my wrist.” Open your hands and let go of the bar. Like this 👇🏼

Next year’s Official NHSSCA NatCon is going to MuskegoHS Activities WI June 18 - 20. After a site visit…. This may be the best high school weight room set up in the country! Absolutely amazing! NatCon 2026 is the NHSSCA 10yr Anniversary! Mark you calendars now!

Skipping meals, barely drinking 40 oz of H20, going to bed after midnight consecutive days in a row and then using a pre-workout for "energy" as a student-athlete is the equivalent of breaking your leg🩼 but getting a 🤕cast on your arm.🤷‍♀️ GO TO BED. HYDRATE. EAT. It's simple.

Game Day is COMING! Fuel up, hydrate, and aim for 7-9 hours of sleep to support optimal performance‼️

Talking the good sense as usual The sport is the sport Physical preparation is physical preparation. Practice both Credit for share:Fred Duncan

Hydration: The Game-Changer for Athletes Staying hydrated is one of the most important things you can do to maintain health and performance! ✅ Most athletes need 90–120 oz. of fluid per day + minerals lost through sweat. Simple tips to stay on track: ✔ Weigh in before and

Nick Saban asked his team a simple question: “Do we have show dogs on the team, or do we have hunting dogs?” 🥇 The answer tells you everything about your culture.