Football boots
2 Pairs of shorts
2 Pairs of socks
Shin guards
Towel
Water Or energy drink (no soda)
Water proof top / jacket (something easy to train in)
Large waterproof trash bag incase it rains while training or at a game (keep in training bag at all times)
It’s very important to follow this list as we will be training and scrimmaging in bad weather at some point and the lads need to be prepared.
What the lads should do to look after themselves before and after playing.
With good nutrition, young players can discover a whole new level of performance. A good soccer diet can also help prevent injury, reduce recovery time between games and create a lifetime of good eating habits.
Instructions:
- Make sure your child eats a good meal before playing. A rule of thumb is to have a meal an hour or two before an event.
- Look to the pyramid. The recommendations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture/U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food Guide Pyramid include a heavy emphasis on carbohydrates (55 to 60 percent).
- Separate the needs of adults from those of children. Young players should be eating plenty of calories with unsaturated fats.
- Watch iron and calcium. Adolescent athletes are at increased risk for deficiencies in these.
- Encourage children to eat a lot. Youth players should fuel like endurance athletes. They need calories and more calories.
- Have them eat often. Players should have a good meal one to two hours before playing and snack on fruit and / or sports drinks during the games.
- Choose the right foods. Fruits, whole grains and easy-to-digest foods (e.g. not fried) are the best choices. Avoid junk food. It can hamper performance.
- Remember fluids. Proper hydration is the most crucial aspect of sports nutrition.
- Refuel. Post-game nutrition is often overlooked, but nutritious foods speed muscle recovery for the next game.
- Be flexible and creative. Feed your child in the car on the way to or from a game, or pack an extra lunch for evening practice.
- Pack nonperishables in your child's soccer bag. Include a constant supply of foods such as pretzels, crackers or sports bars.
- Save treats, including candy, ice cream and fast food, for after the game.
- Always pack foods that your child is familiar with. A game or practice is not the time to try something new.
This is only a guideline for what is recommended. You, as parents or players know yourselves what suits you better. But from past experience last season I don’t want the lads to be going and stuffing there faces with junk food. We will more than likely be playing 2 games in any one day that we play and we must keep them in good shape.