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Susan Pilarski (Smp41)
Junior Member
Username: Smp41
Post Number: 3
Registered: 8-2008
| | Posted on Monday, September 01, 2008 - 3:22 pm: |       |
So...my volleyball girls have some of the WORST eating habits I've ever seen. I know they get it honestly from home, peers, community, etc. I honestly believe they are completely clueless when it comes to how to eat, when to eat, how much to eat, and of course, where to eat (if they have to grab something before practice). I've told them countless times they could bring things in and keep them in my office before after school practices, but only some take me up. Most others go to McD's or Wendy's across the street and scarf it down before getting back so I don't catch them. Oh, and not to mention the sweet tooth.
My question is this. . .Since it can be such a complex "lesson," where do I start and what do I cover? Plus, I really think that my all girls' PE classes could benefit as well. So, I guess its a 2-for-1 deal. Any suggestions, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks! |
Clare Thomas (Cxt6480)
Junior Member
Username: Cxt6480
Post Number: 3
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, October 04, 2008 - 10:02 am: | |
Perhaps you could try to bring in a local nutrition expert. Often times there are professors or sports nutritionists at local universities that can present information to student-athletes. Although the guest speaker may tell your athletes the same things you have been trying to, it may carry more weight coming from a "professional" source. What is great about this too is that often times they can share stories about athletes they have helped in the past. If your girls hear about how a change in diet positively affected an athlete's performance, it might hit home. Perhaps if you have a parents organization or boosters club, they may be able to provide funding if there is a cost to provide the guest speaker. I understand your frustration, but don't give up! If you don't intervene now, chances are no one ever will. |
Danielle Mostachetti (Dmm5957)
Junior Member
Username: Dmm5957
Post Number: 2
Registered: 2-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 12:13 pm: | |
As an athlete, I found the best way my coaches have helped with our eating habits was to focus on how improving our diet would improve our performance. My college coach was realistic when discussing our lifestyle habits. All he would mention is that every positive decision we make is like putting a coin in a piggy bank. With that in mind, when you make negative decisions you lose money from that bank. When it comes time for the big competition, the person or team with the most money usually is the winner.
Maybe if you give them the motivation to make the positive habits for the sake of the game they will learn to adopt those behaviors outside the volleyball realm.
I also really like the idea of having a professional come in. Many people don't change because they don't know how to. |
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