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Soccer Diet Webinar: Dealing with a Congested Calendar | Sep 10, 2013
posted on: 9/10/13 | author: Dr. Jay Williams, Virginia Tech
As teams enter the fall season, many are faced with the difficult task of playing multiple matches with little time for recovery. Youth tournaments often require teams to play three matches on consecutive days. Colleges often play two matches over three days...+ More
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Another Piece to the Soccer Nutrition Puzzle and its Effects Beyond the Field | Aug 6, 2013
posted on: 8/6/13 | author: Dr. Jay Williams, Virginia Tech
As teams begin preseason training for the fall season, they are likely to encounter hot, humid days. Exercise in the heat can cause excessive sweat and considerable fluid loss. If fluids are not replaced, dehydration occurs and performance can be negatively affected...+ More
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Calories, Carbs and Protein: What's a Player to Eat? | Jun 28, 2013
posted on: 6/28/13 | author: Dr. Jay Williams, Virginia Tech
In my last article, I pointed out that many players do not eat what is considered a solid soccer diet. In general they eat too few calories and take in too few carbohydrates. Their diet also lacks key vitamins and minerals...+ More
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Proper Nutrition Habits for Players for On and Off-Field Success | May 15, 2013
posted on: 5/15/13 | author: Dr. Jay Williams, Virginia Tech
Dr. Jay Williams, Ph. D., is a professor of Exercise Science in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise at Virginia Tech. His research focuses on the responses and adaptations of muscle to activity, inactivity and disease...+ More
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Peak Performance: How Important is the Player’s Diet? | Apr 12, 2013
posted on: 4/12/13 | author: Dr. Jay Williams, Virginia Tech
Dr. Jay Williams, Ph. D., is a professor of Exercise Science in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise at Virginia Tech. His research focuses on the responses and adaptations of muscle to activity, inactivity and disease...+ More
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Sports Nutrition – A Head Fake Toward a Healthy Lifestyle | Apr 1, 2013
posted on: 4/1/13 | author: Dr. Jay Williams, Virginia Tech
Dr. Jay Williams, Ph. D., is a professor of Exercise Science in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise at Virginia Tech. His research focuses on the responses and adaptations of muscle to activity, inactivity and disease...+ More
