Author’s Note:  This is a link to US Lacrosse’s section on those categories.  As the high school season starts to approach I thought it would make sense for players, parents and coaches to know that there is this great resource on the USL web site for information.

  Excerpt: A healthy diet and good eating habits are essential for a young athlete’s development and performance. Jackie Berning, Ph.D, a registered dietician and board certified specialist in sports dietetics who serves as a member of the US Lacrosse Sports Science & Safety Committee, notes that for athletes in season and for those engaged in daily workouts, consuming carbohydrates within 30 minutes after exercise and again after two hours can help muscles reload and rebuild by replacing glycogen up to 50% quicker. Berning cites chocolate milk as an excellent source for this energy replenishment among younger athletes.     Guidelines for fluid intake and hydration provided by Berning include 2-3 cups of fluid in pre-exercise mode (2-3 hours prior to exercise) and 1-2 cups approximately 15 minutes before exercise. She also encourages enough fluid to maintain weight during the workout, and three cups of fluid for each pound lost post exercise.   The Web Page link is HERE