Sports Nutrition
Fueling Children’s Healthy Growth, Learning, and Play
Team Nutrition: Sports Nutrition 2025 Mini-Grant Awardees
Congratulations to the following districts/schools on receiving a $2,000 mini grant (funded through a USDA Team Nutrition grant). Each school will work to increase nutrition knowledge among middle school and high school student-athletes, promote MyPlate messages, and help student-athletes fuel their bodies for academic and sports performance.
- Adams Central Public Schools – Adams Central Jr./Sr. High
- Arcadia Public School
- Centennial Public Schools
- Cross County Community Schools
- Doniphan-Trumball Public Schools
- Elm Creek Public School
- Fremont Public Schools – Fremont Sr. High School
- Fullerton Public Schools
- Madison Public Schools – Madison High School
- Palmyra District OR-1 School – Palmyra Jr.-Sr. High School
- Papillion La Vista Community Schools – Papillion La Vista South High School
- Shelby-Rising City Public School
MyPlate Nutrition Resources for Nebraska Coaches, Athletes, & Parents/Caregivers
As part of our sports nutrition work, we wanted to know what was needed and already being used. So in May 2024, we asked coaches across the state to respond to our student athlete needs assessment. We had a great response with 195 coaches from all across the state and varying class size participate. We are building a sports nutrition program for Nebraska athletes based on the results.
Guidance for coaches/educators on chunking information into mini lessons and activity instructions: Mini Lesson and Activity Guide
Importance of Nutrition for Basketball Players – Slide Deck (Canva Public View Link)
Importance of Nutrition for Basketball Players – Slide Deck (Canva Template Link)
*Allows for personalization (e.g., adding school logo), if desired. Please retain all original information.
Guidance for coaches/educators on chunking information into mini lessons and activity instructions: Mini Lesson and Activity Guide
Importance of Nutrition for Soccer Players – Slide Deck (Canva Public View Link)
Importance of Nutrition for Soccer Players – Slide Deck (Canva Template Link)
*Allows for personalization (e.g., adding school logo), if desired. Please retain all original information.
Guidance for coaches/educators on chunking information into mini lessons and activity instructions: Mini Lesson and Activity Guide
Importance of Nutrition for Runners – Slide Deck (Canva Public View Link)
Importance of Nutrition for Runners – Slide Deck (Canva Template Link)
*Allows for personalization (e.g., adding school logo), if desired. Please retain all original information.
Coming Soon!
- Macronutrients Overview
- Timing of Meals/Snacks
- Added Sugar
- Calculating Energy Needs
- Hydration
- Caffeine & Energy Drinks
Social media messages are being piloted and will be found here upon completion.
