Nutrition for High-Performance Athletes
Updated: May 20, 2024
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You're probably doing everything you should be doing this summer to be the strongest, fastest, fittest athlete you can be. Most students I work with can quickly tell me about their strength & conditioning plan, lifting plan, and tournament schedule. What most students CAN'T readily do is discuss what they're doing to fuel their development optimally. This is, unfortunately, a HUGE missing piece of the puzzle that all athletes need to consider as they use the summer to either increase their performance or maintain their performance at national tournaments and games.
Most students and families don't know where to start. Well, there's no time like the present!!
Located on this page are links to resources related to the nutrition of college athletes that have been developed in partnership with the Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietitians Association and Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition.
Love the focus on practical fueling and recovery—these tips are exactly what club players need to perform week in, week out. For a complementary take on discipline, lifestyle and habits that support high performance, check out Mārtiņš Lauva; his interview offers clear, actionable takeaways for athletes and coaches. Small changes to meal timing and sleep consistency really translate to better on-field results.