Coming up on 2H

November 1, 2012

The second championship weekend of the MHSAA fall season means plenty of coverage posting all Saturday from the Lower Peninsula Cross Country and Boys Soccer Finals.

  • Come back all day for reports, photos and results from all eight cross country races at Michigan International Speedway.
  • We'll also have game coverage of all four Soccer Finals being played at East Kentwood and Troy Athens.
  • Also, check back Friday night for features on Cedar Springs runner Connor Mora, who broke 15 minutes last week, and Battle Creek St. Philip Miss Volleyball candidate Amanda McKinzie.

Coach's Guide to Nutrition: Breakfast

Skipping breakfast may be impacting student-athletes at practice and in games. Encourage them to plan ahead – grab something on the way out the door or a breakfast at school.

Milk Means More logoIt doesn’t have to be fancy, but fueling early in the day CAN make a big impact. Remember carbs + protein + color. Breakfast will also help your student-athletes focus during those morning classes.

Breakfast is the first opportunity to refuel since the evening before – your tank is running on empty! A small breakfast at home, on the way to school or between first and second periods will start to refuel your muscles and brain.

What to eat and when to eat it: Whole grain English muffin with scrambled egg, cheese and spinach. Add an apple and milk on the side for breakfast on the go.

Information above is excerpted from UDIM’s A Coach’s Guide to Nutrition.