A goalies’ saving grace: Hydration
Dehydration is a performance-limiting factor in all sports but is especially detrimental for goalies. Time on the field, combined with equipment, heat and the fact…
lacrosse nutrition
Seeking a perfect nutritious snack? Think pistachios
I admit that I have had a bit of an obsession with pistachios this summer. Raw and unsalted, salt and pepper, roasted and lightly salted…Read More
Understanding nutrition bars
When you stand in the aisle at the grocery store staring at the rows and rows of bars, what are you looking for? Are you…
Tips to stay properly fueled and hydrated at camp
Lacrosse players may attend camp for a host of different reasons. For some, it’s simply to have fun playing. For others, camp may present an…
For injuries, food aids recovery
If you scroll through my past columns, you’re bound to read about the ways in which proper nutrition and hydration can fuel your body and…
Keeping tabs on health trends
A club lacrosse coach called me this morning to ask me to speak at a camp this summer. He mentioned that, for some of their…
Prep for fall with wise choices
As the seasons change, so does a lacrosse player’s focus. Summer camps, tournaments and strength-and-conditioning sessions give way to fall weekend tournaments or a fall collegiate…
