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Eddie Avakoff

Pro/Elite Player

Burlingame, CA

Topic Author

51 posts since

May 18, 2010

Game Day Nutrition

Jun 15, 2010

A while back, when I was the captain of my high school water polo team, I became fascinated with many aspects of health and nutrition.  One area in particular that sparked my interest was the effect of nutrition on athletic performance.  Learning what I could at the time, I immediately began to implement my findings onto my own water polo team.  Success was great, as providing the team with home-made egg & english muffin sandwiches proved to be a superior meal as opposed to the typical doughnuts or bagel and cream cheese that most teammates were accustomed to.
I think Egg sandwiches worked well because:
A) they are balanced with protein carbs and fat
B) they are cost-effective (supplied sandwiches for the entire team for under $10)
C) they taste delicious

Are there any other nutrition recommendations for water polo athletes for either in-season practice or game-day?

Thanks!

Sally Sue

Beginning Player

San Ramon, CA

2 posts since

Oct 25, 2010

#1 response to:Game Day Nutrition

Oct 25, 2010

I usually try to drink as much liquids as I can. It's hard for me to stomach much food when I'm so nervous. So I try to stick with gatorade and smoothies.


Erin Todd

San Ramon, CA

77 posts since

Aug 24, 2010

#2 In response to:Game Day Nutrition

Oct 28, 2010

I usually like to eat something hearty for breakfast. Some good oatmeal and a banana or something like that. I can't really eat anything during a tournament either.
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