Coaches Tips
2002
Athlete's, be prepared for the weather!!
To prevent injuries on those days it is cold and damp, you should always dress in layers.
You can shed your sweatshirts, jackets, stocking caps, gloves, and pants when your muscles
get stretched and warmed. It's cool to be prepared, un-cool - unprepared.
Bring a water bottle to every practice. It is important to keep your body hydrated.
And STAY AWAY FROM THE SODA!
Caring For Your Body
Your body is a marvelous machine. You can handle it with care or you can abuse it. Remamber,
your body is a tool, and if you take good care of it, it will serve you well.
The four key ingredieits to a healthy body are good sleeping habits, physical relaxation,
good nutrition, and exercise. To be able to perform your best you need to follow these key
ingredients.
Get enough sleep every night, not just the night before a meet.
Eat sensibly. You are what you eat! Listen to your body. Pay attention to how different foods
make you feel. And always drink pleanty of water! Not juice and soda.
Eat pleanty of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products, and eat less fast
food, junk food, and sugary, greasy snacks.
Food affects your mood!