Last Night's Coaching Call Recap: Nutrition, Confidence, and Defensive IQ

Parents, if your player missed last night's call, make sure they watch the replay. It was loaded with corrections and game-changing advice that every young athlete needs.

Here’s what we covered:

1. Pregame Nutrition Fixes

Most kids are eating the wrong things before matches.

We broke down exactly why:

• Too much protein before a game slows players down

• Not enough carbs lowers energy

• Fruits like oranges cause stomach acidity

• Nuts and high-fat foods digest too slow

The players learned what to eat and when to eat it so they stop running out of gas.

2. The “Scan Twice” Rule

We taught the boys why scanning once isn’t enough.

Games change every 1–2 seconds, and if they don’t scan twice, they panic, play unsafe passes, and lose the ball under pressure.

3. Outside Back Position Fixes

We reviewed game footage and corrected the biggest mistakes:

• Turning your back on attackers• Tackling with the wrong foot

• Passing into dangerous areas

• Dribbling too long under pressure

• Not clearing wide when options disappear

Every player who plays outside back needs to watch this section.

4. Confidence, Stress, and Game Anxiety

We covered simple tools that help players calm their nerves:

• Controlled breathing• Imagery and mental rehearsal

• Understanding when to delay instead of dive in

• How to make calculated tackles without risking yellow cards

5. Strength and Muscle Growth For Young Players

Players finally understand the real formula:

Protein + Carbs = Muscle Repair + Real Strength

Not one or the other.

Parents — have your child watch this video with you.This call answers the same questions I get over and over during training sessions, and it will help your player fix their nutrition, gain confidence, and play smarter immediately.

Replay is attached inside this post.

Let me know if you want me to review your child’s game next.

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