One
of the greatest blindsides to a team is sickness. It sneaks up and,
before you know it, you are calling your coach to let them know you
won’t be at the practice or game because you came down with something.
Here are some ways you should combat looming sickness during the season.
Sleep:
This is one area where most high school kids fail. Most athletes
require 8-9 hours of sleep, and the best sleep is regimented - going to
bed and waking up at the same time every day. It’s not always easy to
do, and it won’t work all the time. BUT, all athletes should attempt to
get 8-9 hours of uninhibited/scheduled sleep.
Champions - Do not stay up late before practices/games.
FYI - Practicing while battling a sickness that is keeping you from
performing at a high level is not necessarily a sign of toughness. If
anything, it can be more detrimental to your team (and long-term health)
if you try to push through practice while sick. Just stay home and get
better (then do all the things mentioned here).
Water:
The average person should be drinking roughly 64oz of water per day.
Athletes should probably consume more since they sweat more. Water helps
remove bacteria from the body, and provides athletes the ability to
recover more quickly after physical exertion. It also helps with cramps,
spasms, and joint issues.
Champions - Stay away from unhealthy drinks - like soda.
Wash
their hands: The basketball gym, gym bags, and locker rooms are rampant
with germs. I know, I might have just scared a few people, but as long
as athletes wash hands on a regular basis, then they should be fine. One
of the best ways to combat the flu is to wash hands on a regular basis.
Players should be washing hands before games/practices, after
games/practices, and any time they are handling basketballs, etc....
Champions - Understand the importance of cleanliness.
Use
Vitamins: The bodies of athletes are constantly fighting. Whether it is
germs or physical exertion - the body is constantly draining and
refilling. Use of proper vitamins in a proper manner will help the body
in the fight to stay healthy.
Champions - Understand the importance of living healthy.
It
really is a miracle that our athletes don’t get sick on a more regular
basis, and we should really thank The Lord for this. The season is
half-way thru, and I want everyone to have a great finish. Let’s
encourage our athletes to take care of themselves so that they can
perform at a high level in the big games!
Striving for Excellence,
Coach CJ
Executive Director – C.H.S.M.
www.chsmhouston.com
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