Six Simple Nutrition Lessons For Youth Soccer Players

• Helps coaches introduce basic nutrition concepts in a simple, repeatable way during training or team conversations.
• Useful for reinforcing habits around game days (before, during, after) and everyday routines like sleep and hydration.
• Supports youth players in understanding how food impacts energy, focus, and recovery.
• Works well in grassroots, school, and club settings with limited time or expertise.

• Simple, practical, and easy to deliver on the field with clear prompts (“Ask This”, “Say This”).
• Breaks nutrition into actionable moments (before, during, after play).
• Uses relatable, accessible food examples for real environments.
• Encourages small, consistent habits that drive player performance and recovery.

• How will you reinforce these habits consistently over time?
• Which of these ideas can be built into your existing session routines (before, during, after play)?
• How might guidance need to adapt based on age, maturity, or level of play?
• What role can caregivers play in supporting nutrition habits outside of sessions?
• Be mindful this is general guidance, not individualized nutrition advice or medical support.

Chobani is the Official Nutrition Partner of U.S. Soccer. This resource is part of that partnership, supporting youth players and coaches with simple, practical nutrition guidance grounded in everyday habits.