Building a foundation of nutrition knowledge is key. Understanding the “why” behind nutrition recommendations can increase player buy-in and adherence to a plan.
Assessing individual needs ensures players are maintaining or working toward optimal body composition, fueling adequately, and recovering well.
Proper balance of protein, carbohydrate, and fat intake to match training intensity, activity levels, and individual goals.
Special considerations for athletes by closely monitoring dietary patterns, ensuring their diet is balanced, and providingappropriate nutrients, vitamins & minerals.
Create hydration protocol dependent upon temperature, training intensity, sweat rate, and sweat sodium concentration.
Athletes need to have access to the tools and resources required for preparing, planning meals and snacks.
For proper fueling during training, pre-game, and post-game recovery.
Individualization is based on players' needs and unique concerns.