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Post by coachjlaw on Mar 3, 2018 10:28:20 GMT -6
Our school system doesn't allow us to distribute protein powder or any type of supplements, but was curious what type of success some of you have had with providing "snacks" and things like that post-workout, before practice, or just throughout the day, in general.
Our players all have 1st period weight training. They all receive a chocolate milk after leaving for post-workout nutrition. However, I am not sure a ton of them eat breakfast early in the morning before workouts. So technically, they only drink chocolate milk for breakfast and post-workout nutrition.
We also know, most school systems don't provide enough calories in the school lunches for all the activity our players are exerting.
I've heard of programs that have made their players come get a banana and/or granola bar in addition to their lunch. Also have heard something like that being offered as pre-practice nutrition.
Has anybody ever had moms or booster club people make PB&J sandwiches for the players to consume after workouts? Was thinking about doing this and making every player eat PB&J in addition to their chocolate milk after their workouts.
We provide PB, jelly and bread for our players to come get any time throughout the day. However, I am not sure that we are doing a good enough job suggesting they utilize this more than they are. That is on us.
So any of you have things you do to help your players with providing calories for your players?
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Post by bluboy on Mar 3, 2018 15:07:58 GMT -6
We simply keep PB, jelly and bread in the office and encourage players to stop in and make a sandwich between periods. We also encourage our kids to bring an extra sandwich to eat before practice. Sometimes we will buy some kind of "power bars" and hand them out after practice.
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Post by Defcord on Mar 3, 2018 20:08:53 GMT -6
A buddy of mine said they just got a new AD at their school and he stands by the trash cans when doing his lunch duty and as kids are throwing their lunches away if they have uneaten fruit he takes it before they pitch it. He then puts it in his office and kids can stop in after school before practice and grab fruit. It’s a school of 1400 and I guess it adds up. Whatever kids don’t grab before practice he takes to each practice and sees who wants some for after practice.
Seems like an easy and cheap way to do something.
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Post by gators41 on Mar 5, 2018 10:01:23 GMT -6
Our school system doesn't allow us to distribute protein powder or any type of supplements, but was curious what type of success some of you have had with providing "snacks" and things like that post-workout, before practice, or just throughout the day, in general. Our players all have 1st period weight training. They all receive a chocolate milk after leaving for post-workout nutrition. However, I am not sure a ton of them eat breakfast early in the morning before workouts. So technically, they only drink chocolate milk for breakfast and post-workout nutrition. We also know, most school systems don't provide enough calories in the school lunches for all the activity our players are exerting. I've heard of programs that have made their players come get a banana and/or granola bar in addition to their lunch. Also have heard something like that being offered as pre-practice nutrition. Has anybody ever had moms or booster club people make PB&J sandwiches for the players to consume after workouts? Was thinking about doing this and making every player eat PB&J in addition to their chocolate milk after their workouts. We provide PB, jelly and bread for our players to come get any time throughout the day. However, I am not sure that we are doing a good enough job suggesting they utilize this more than they are. That is on us. So any of you have things you do to help your players with providing calories for your players? How can a school system stop you from serving Muscle Milk which can be purchased at a gas station. Do they also not let you serve pregame meals? If it was purchased by a parent, or your booster club, outside of school funds, and offered optionally to kids, how can they stop you. Can they stop you from serving gatorade?? |
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Post by gators41 on Mar 5, 2018 10:17:54 GMT -6
A buddy of mine said they just got a new AD at their school and he stands by the trash cans when doing his lunch duty and as kids are throwing their lunches away if they have uneaten fruit he takes it before they pitch it. He then puts it in his office and kids can stop in after school before practice and grab fruit. It’s a school of 1400 and I guess it adds up. Whatever kids don’t grab before practice he takes to each practice and sees who wants some for after practice. Seems like an easy and cheap way to do something. I worked at a smaller school, and we had a share table where students could put stuff they didnt want on there. We raked in the choc milk and mixed it with protein. |
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Post by center on Mar 5, 2018 15:54:49 GMT -6
You can order Gatorade whey protein bars and shakes either directly from Gatorade or your local sporting goods rep.
You can sell them for $1 and cover the cost of the order. They are about 350 calories a piece and would cost $2-3 or more at a convenience store.
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Post by CanyonCoach on Mar 5, 2018 17:48:42 GMT -6
We have done everything from frozen fruit and protein smoothies to PB & J to purchased items (gatorade and muscle milk are only ones to be approved. we have made energy balls- PB, honey, oatmeal, coconut oil, vanilla extract, protein powder and chocolate chips if we are feeling nice.
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Post by gators41 on Mar 5, 2018 19:31:33 GMT -6
We have done everything from frozen fruit and protein smoothies to PB & J to purchased items (gatorade and muscle milk are only ones to be approved. we have made energy balls- PB, honey, oatmeal, coconut oil, vanilla extract, protein powder and chocolate chips if we are feeling nice. Well now I feel bad about myself.... I have never made energy balls |
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Post by coachbdud on Mar 5, 2018 19:41:25 GMT -6
Our school system doesn't allow us to distribute protein powder or any type of supplements, but was curious what type of success some of you have had with providing "snacks" and things like that post-workout, before practice, or just throughout the day, in general. Our players all have 1st period weight training. They all receive a chocolate milk after leaving for post-workout nutrition. However, I am not sure a ton of them eat breakfast early in the morning before workouts. So technically, they only drink chocolate milk for breakfast and post-workout nutrition. We also know, most school systems don't provide enough calories in the school lunches for all the activity our players are exerting. I've heard of programs that have made their players come get a banana and/or granola bar in addition to their lunch. Also have heard something like that being offered as pre-practice nutrition. Has anybody ever had moms or booster club people make PB&J sandwiches for the players to consume after workouts? Was thinking about doing this and making every player eat PB&J in addition to their chocolate milk after their workouts. We provide PB, jelly and bread for our players to come get any time throughout the day. However, I am not sure that we are doing a good enough job suggesting they utilize this more than they are. That is on us. So any of you have things you do to help your players with providing calories for your players? i get Milk/Chocolate milk left overs from snack program attached to our after school program I used to do PBJ sandwhiches for the boys... i was spending $100 a week on food for them and i just got tired of paying for it and them making a mess so i stopped doing it One way you might be able to get around the idea of protein shakes is to buy the gatorade whey shakes from a gatorade rep... you can get them at a great deal... and the rep said they get away with selling them to High Schools because they arent labeled as a supplement. On the back of their shakes and bars they say " nutrition facts" (like food) not "supplement facts" (like protein shakes) The deal they set up with schools is $145 (157 with taxes/shipping) 120 shakes 120 bars Sell them for a dollar and you make enough money back to keep buying more and occasionally give a kid one for free as a reward/prize She provided me a list of schools in our area who were buying these and giving them to their players and i double checked it with those coaches, prior to ordering them The only down side is they take about 3 weeks to actually get to us once i order (they have my credit card on file so i just email them when i want more) SO i usually just order well in advance of running out |
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Post by CanyonCoach on Mar 6, 2018 8:41:00 GMT -6
We have done everything from frozen fruit and protein smoothies to PB & J to purchased items (gatorade and muscle milk are only ones to be approved. we have made energy balls- PB, honey, oatmeal, coconut oil, vanilla extract, protein powder and chocolate chips if we are feeling nice. Well now I feel bad about myself.... I have never made energy balls I will trade you some energy balls for that share table...we are mandated to throw everything that goes on a tray and is not consumed by the tray holder.... |
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Post by gators41 on Mar 6, 2018 10:06:19 GMT -6
Heres how they justified it. It was run by the kids technically. So no different than just giving them something at the table? Sketchy I know but it worked for us.
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Post by wingtol on Mar 6, 2018 10:25:38 GMT -6
Our school system doesn't allow us to distribute protein powder or any type of supplements, but was curious what type of success some of you have had with providing "snacks" and things like that post-workout, before practice, or just throughout the day, in general. Our players all have 1st period weight training. They all receive a chocolate milk after leaving for post-workout nutrition. However, I am not sure a ton of them eat breakfast early in the morning before workouts. So technically, they only drink chocolate milk for breakfast and post-workout nutrition. We also know, most school systems don't provide enough calories in the school lunches for all the activity our players are exerting. I've heard of programs that have made their players come get a banana and/or granola bar in addition to their lunch. Also have heard something like that being offered as pre-practice nutrition. Has anybody ever had moms or booster club people make PB&J sandwiches for the players to consume after workouts? Was thinking about doing this and making every player eat PB&J in addition to their chocolate milk after their workouts. We provide PB, jelly and bread for our players to come get any time throughout the day. However, I am not sure that we are doing a good enough job suggesting they utilize this more than they are. That is on us. So any of you have things you do to help your players with providing calories for your players? How can a school system stop you from serving Muscle Milk which can be purchased at a gas station. Do they also not let you serve pregame meals? If it was purchased by a parent, or your booster club, outside of school funds, and offered optionally to kids, how can they stop you. Can they stop you from serving gatorade?? I would guess they say any "supplement" type thing you would give a kid would be against distinct policy since they are not regulated well. More of a CYA than anything, don't want a kid reacting adversely to a "supplement" provided by the school. |
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Post by coachcb on Mar 6, 2018 10:59:40 GMT -6
We simply keep PB, jelly and bread in the office and encourage players to stop in and make a sandwich between periods. We also encourage our kids to bring an extra sandwich to eat before practice. Sometimes we will buy some kind of "power bars" and hand them out after practice. This is the way to go. A few loaves of bread and big jars of jelly and PB goes a long way and it's cheap. Our kids will eat three sandwiches in the morning along with some chocolate milk. |
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Post by 19delta on Mar 7, 2018 12:26:07 GMT -6
We have done everything from frozen fruit and protein smoothies to PB & J to purchased items (gatorade and muscle milk are only ones to be approved. we have made energy balls- PB, honey, oatmeal, coconut oil, vanilla extract, protein powder and chocolate chips if we are feeling nice. Well now I feel bad about myself.... I have never made energy balls Pete Schweddy can probably make these: |
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Post by gators41 on Mar 8, 2018 7:17:53 GMT -6
Well now I feel bad about myself.... I have never made energy balls Pete Schweddy can probably make these: Haha |
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Post by Coach Hoover on Mar 29, 2018 9:01:20 GMT -6
You can order Gatorade whey protein bars and shakes either directly from Gatorade or your local sporting goods rep. You can sell them for $1 and cover the cost of the order. They are about 350 calories a piece and would cost $2-3 or more at a convenience store. This is a good one, and because it's Gatorade, it's legitimate, lowering risk. If you grease the Gatorade rep, he may even get you a cooler for your weight room. We sell the drinks and bars for $1 and it lets us keep it stocked at no cost. Fortunately, our booster club feeds our kids like crazy. The Thursday Night Pre-Game Meal is a big tradition and the local restaurants donate and the parents cook & serve it. If all else fails, talk to your cafeteria manager about leftover fruit and the ability to buy Chocolate Milk. Get a fridge somewhere for your weight room and make sure every kid leaves with one after their workout. And, STRESS HYDRATION AND SLEEP. All the time. Tell your kids how much better they operate when hydrated, physically and mentally, and stress that rest/recovery goes hand-in-hand with strength training. Most of you are teachers...use the science, teach your kids. |
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Post by coachdirt on Apr 1, 2018 9:27:16 GMT -6
Magic Energy Balls From Chicken Butts!!! Cheap! Cheap! Cheap!
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Post by 19delta on Apr 1, 2018 12:54:32 GMT -6
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