If you’re looking for hydration tips for young hockey players, here’s what changed for us. Part 3 of 9 in the Athlete Nutrition series, built from the weekly nutrition tips in the Hockey IQ book. New here? Start with the Nutrition Basics intro. Pretty much all through her elementary school years, the water bottle I […]
Tag Archives: Hydration
Athlete Nutrition
Quick Energy and Focus: Fast Energy Fuels Fast Reactions
My youngest is a goalie, and a tied regional game with her Squirt boys' team, [...]
Continue reading →
04
Sep
Sep
Athlete Nutrition
Never Skip Breakfast: No Breakfast = Lower Energy Later
My oldest was never a morning person, so a 6:00 am ice time and "I'm [...]
Continue reading →
04
Sep
Sep
Athlete Nutrition
Recovery Matters: The 30–60 Minute Window After the Game
My varsity daughter's WHOOP shows terrible recovery all hockey season: ice before school, practice after, [...]
Continue reading →
04
Sep
Sep
Athlete Nutrition Parent Resources
Carbs Are the Engine: Fuel Up to Skate Fast and Think Faster
Carbs get a bad rap, and for an adult at a desk all day that's [...]
Continue reading →
04
Sep
Sep
Athlete Nutrition Parent Resources
Protein Timing: Big Protein Earlier, Quick Carbs Closer to Game Time
Protein timing for young hockey players trips up a lot of families, and it tripped [...]
Continue reading →
04
Sep
Sep

