Athlete Development

Fuel Your Body.
Elevate Every Part of Your Game.

Nutrition is the foundation of athletic performance, recovery, and long-term health. Every choice you make fuels who you are today and shapes who you become tomorrow.

Better Performance

Faster Recovery

Stronger Immunity

Mental Edge

Body Composition

Long-Term Health

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Why Nutrition Matters

Every choice, a competitive edge.

What you eat doesn't just fill you up — it fuels how you move, recover, think, and feel every single day. Here's how nutrition shows up in your game.

Performance

Proper fueling gives you the energy to train harder and compete at your peak.

Recovery

The right nutrients repair muscle and reduce soreness between sessions.

Immunity

Balanced nutrition keeps your immune system strong through heavy training loads.

Mental Edge

Stable blood sugar and hydration sharpen focus and decision-making on court.

Body Composition

Smart food choices help you build strength while staying lean and mobile.

Long-Term Health

Good habits today protect your body for a long, healthy career.

The Full Picture

Nutrition impacts every area.

The Building Blocks

Macronutrients: build, fuel, support.

Macronutrients are the nutrients your body needs in large amounts to fuel performance, support growth, and maintain daily function. There's no single "perfect" nutrient — it's the balance that creates results.

Protein

Build. Repair. Recover.
  • Muscle repair and growth
  • Supports immune & hormone function
  • Preserves lean muscle during fat loss
  • Provides lasting satiety
Best sources: chicken, turkey, lean beef, fish, eggs, Greek yogurt, tofu, lentils, protein powder.

Carbohydrates

Fuel. Perform. Endure.
  • Primary fuel for high-intensity activity
  • Stored in muscles and liver
  • Improves endurance, delays fatigue
  • Supports brain function
Best sources: oats, rice, whole grain pasta, quinoa, whole grain bread, beans, lentils, fruit.

Fats

Support. Protect. Balance.
  • Supports hormone production
  • Aids absorption of vitamins A, D, E, K
  • Provides long-lasting energy
  • Supports brain and heart health
  • Reduces inflammation
Best sources: avocados, nuts, seeds, olive oil, nut butters, fatty fish, eggs.
Micronutrients

Small nutrients. Big impact.

Vitamins and minerals are needed in smaller amounts but play a critical role in hundreds of body functions. Eat a variety of colorful fruits, vegetables, and proteins to cover your bases.

Iron

Oxygen transport & energy production.

Calcium

Bone strength & muscle function.

Vitamin D

Bone, immune, & hormone health.

B Vitamins

Energy production.

Vitamin C

Immune support & recovery.

Magnesium

Muscle function & recovery.

Potassium

Fluid balance & muscle function.

Sodium

Fluid balance & nerve function.

Zinc

Immune function & tissue repair.

Hydration & Electrolytes

The foundation of performance.

Water is essential for every function in your body. When you train, sweat, and go about your day, you lose fluid and electrolytes — both must be replaced to perform and recover at your best.

The Key Electrolytes
  • Sodium — maintains fluid balance and supports nerve function.
  • Potassium — supports muscle function and heart rhythm.
  • Magnesium — aids muscle relaxation and reduces cramping.
  • Calcium — important for muscle contraction and bone health.
  • Chloride — helps maintain fluid balance and digestion.
Hydration Strategy
  • BeforeDrink 16–24 oz of water 2–3 hours before activity, then another 8–12 oz 10–20 minutes before you start.
  • DuringDrink 7–10 oz every 10–20 minutes and include electrolytes for longer sessions.
  • AfterRefuel within 2 hours, drinking 16–24 oz of fluid for every pound of body weight lost.
  • How Much Will You SweatWeigh yourself before and after exercise — for every pound lost, replace it with roughly 16–32 oz of fluid.
  • Electrolyte ReplenishmentReplace electrolytes based on your sweat loss, intensity, duration, and environment — through sports drinks, electrolyte tablets, coconut water, or whole foods.

What Dehydration Can Cause

  • Decreased strength & endurance
  • Increased fatigue
  • Slower reaction time
  • Higher perceived effort
  • Muscle cramps
  • Headaches & dizziness
  • Impaired focus & decision-making
  • Increased heat-illness risk

Tip: Urine color is a simple, reliable indicator of hydration — pale yellow means you're well hydrated, dark yellow means it's time to drink up.

Daily Habits

Replenish every day.

Fluid and electrolyte loss isn't just a workout problem — heat, travel, school days, and everyday activity all add up. Building daily habits keeps you topped off before you ever step on court.

Everyday Sources of Loss
  • Heat & humidity
  • Air travel & car rides
  • Long school or study days
  • Illness & poor sleep
How to Replenish Daily
  • Drink water consistently, not just around workouts
  • Add electrolytes on hot or high-sweat days
  • Eat water-rich foods — fruit, vegetables, soup
  • Keep a water bottle with you at all times
Daily Habits for Balance
  • Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning
  • Sip fluids steadily through the day, not all at once
  • Check in with yourself before and after activity
  • Prioritize sleep — it affects fluid balance too
Signs You Need More
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Dark urine
  • Muscle cramps
  • Dizziness
Timing Matters

Pre & post-workout nutrition.

What you eat before and after you train shapes how well you perform and how fast you bounce back.

Before You Train

Carbs. Moderate Protein. Light Fat.
  • Carb-focused to top off energy stores
  • Moderate protein to support muscle
  • Low-to-moderate fat so digestion stays easy
  • Hydrate well in the hours beforehand
Try: oatmeal with banana, or toast with peanut butter.

After You Train

Replenish. Repair. Rehydrate.
  • Replenish glycogen with quality carbs
  • Restore protein to repair muscle tissue
  • Replace electrolytes lost in sweat
  • Aim to eat within 30–90 minutes of finishing
Try: grilled chicken with rice and vegetables, or a protein smoothie with fruit.

The Anabolic Window: The 30–90 minutes after training is when your muscles are primed to absorb nutrients and start repairing. Eating a balanced meal or snack in that window helps you recover faster and get more out of every session.

Supplements

Use them with purpose.

Supplements can support a solid diet — they can't replace one. Real food first, supplements second, and always with a clear purpose.

Whey Protein

Convenient way to hit protein needs around training.

Creatine

Supports strength, power, and recovery.

Omega-3s

Supports joint, brain, and heart health.

Multivitamin

Fills small gaps in a busy training diet.

Vitamin D

Supports bone, immune, and hormone health.

Electrolytes

Replaces what's lost through sweat and training.

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