Take a look at your child's diet. Nutrition is a great factor in keeping children healthy. Good eating habits are formed early on and will promote proper growth and help an active child maintain the high energy levels required by a young athlete. Along with proper diet, teach the importance of water intake during sports competition. Thirst can be a late indicator of dehydration, and by the time thirst sets in, your child may already be dehydrated.
Conditioning begins well before the sports season starts.
Endurance, strength, flexibility and skill are developed over a period of time and prepares young athletes for competition. Young athletes must also develop sports specific skills. Your child's agility will improve with their skill level, which will lead to fewer injuries. Discuss these points, and bring your questions to your family physician, the team coach or an athletic trainer. Please read this.