Moms play just as important a role in getting their athletes ready for the big game as coaches. Whether it’s preparing a pre-game meal, purchasing supplies for the team or being the loudest supporter on the sidelines, moms do it all. At Rockin’ Refuel, we’ve given them an official title – the Home Field Coordinator.
To help moms get their athletes ready for the big game, Rockin’ Refuel has teamed up with the sports nutritionists and athletic trainers at St. Vincent Sport Performance to develop the Mom’s Coaching Plan:
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Stay Hydrated
Throughout the week, make sure your athlete is getting the fluids he/she needs to perform at their highest level. Drinking low-fat chocolate milk not only provides the carbohydrates and protein needed to refuel and repair muscles, it also helps replenish fluids and electrolytes (such as calcium, magnesium and potassium).
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Fuel-Up for the Big Game
The most important meal for an athlete is the one they eat the day before a competition or tough workout. Carbohydrates are the body’s main fuel source when exercising and are found in everyday foods like pasta, brown rice and whole grain breads. Try to ensure that 24 hours before competition, your athlete is consuming 60 to 70 percent of their diet in carbohydrates.
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The 48-Hour Rule
If you want your athlete to be well rested, make sure they not only get to bed early the night before a competition, but the night before that as well. The most beneficial night’s sleep to your body is the one 48 hours before the big game.
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Pre-game meal
Two to three hours before your athlete is ready to compete, make sure they eat a healthy, light meal. Keep it simple with oatmeal and eggs, a bagel with peanut butter or a sub sandwich and fruit.
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Don’t Stop at the Buzzer
Cooling down properly, stretching and refueling with a great-tasting beverage like Rockin’ Refuel chocolate milk are all part of an important post-game ritual every athlete should follow to stay in top shape, rebuild muscle and have the endurance to hit the court, field or rink again. The best time to refuel with Rockin’ Refuel protein-fortified, low-fat chocolate milk is within two hours after exercise. Rockin’ Refuel is a nutrient-rich option too, it has 20 grams of protein and is an excellent source of nine essential nutrients. It’s formulated without the use of high-fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners.
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Be Prepared
You might not be able to attend every game, but you can always make sure your athlete is getting the nutrition they need to properly refuel and rebuild their muscles. Rockin’ Refuel is now available in shelf stable packaging, which means no refrigeration needed, and can easily be carried in their gym bag.
