3 Tips to Ace Back to School as an Athlete
Overview
The school year is fast approaching and summer is coming to an end. With the new school year approaching the amount of activities that young athletes are involved in are increasing. This change from summer to the school year can sometimes be jarring with the change in pace and amount of activities happening each day. This is especially true for young athletes who are juggling school, sports, and other activities. So here are 3 tips to start the school year off right and start habits that will be useful throughout the whole school year.
Create a Schedule
With the school year starting the amount of activities that your child is doing will increase. It’s important that you create a schedule and a routine for the week to keep up with all your child’s sports, school, and extracurricular activities. Without a schedule the school week could feel overly hectic or you could forgot important activities. To create a schedule for the week make sure that it is detailed and includes all regular things that you do on a weekly or daily basis and new things like special events or activities. Planning out your week will help you prepare ahead and make the transition from summer to school easier.
Prioritize Getting Good Sleep
Another important tip is so to make sure that your young athlete is getting enough sleep. Sleep is crucial to help them perform their best both in school and at their sport. It’s important to know how much sleep your young athlete needs, since the amount of sleep varies by age group. For kids ages 6-12 years old it’s recommended that they get between 9-12 hours each night and for teens 13-17 it’s recommended that they get from 8-10 hours of sleep. To make sure that young athletes are getting good sleep here are some practices that can help improve their quality of sleep. One practice is to make a sleep schedule and make sure that you are going to bed early enough so that they can wake up early for school and still get enough sleep. Another practice is to turn off all screens 30 minutes before bed and do more relaxing activities like reading or journaling. Lastly, make sure that all training and competing is done 1-2 hours before bed so that they have time to cool down.
Eat Food that Will Fuel your Body and Brain
Lastly, it’s important to make sure that young athletes are eating food that will fuel their bodies to be able to perform well in school and at their sport. Having the proper food will give young athletes the energy that they need throughout the school day and at sports. Make sure that they are eating balanced meals and snacks that include carbs, protein, and fat. Some snacks that have protein and carbs in them are fruit, string cheese, and granola bars. Not only is it important to eat well balanced meals and snacks that will give them energy but it’s also important to drink plenty of water. Pack a water bottle for your young athlete while they are at school so they are able to stay hydrated during the day and are ready for after school practices.
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