Proper Nutrition and Sleep for the Youth Athlete
It's easy to forget the importance of sleep and nutrition as it pertains to the performance and health of youth athletes. After all, they aren't professionals and they "are just doing it for fun." However, they are still subject to the same fatigue and injuries as their professional counterparts.
There is a reason that professional athletes have nutritionists and curfews - because proper sleep and nutrition are vital for good performance and injury prevention. I've linked a couple articles highlighting the importance of both sleep and nutrition; give them a read!
SOCCER PLAYERS: IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP
THE 10 NUTRITION RULES TO LIVE BY
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