Monthly Archives: October 2013

Soccer Snack Response

This is a terrific letter I received from a parent about the letter to the editor I wrote in the Laguna Beach Independent this week. —————————————————————————————– Melanie, Great letter in the Indy this week,  I really appreciate you taking a public stance on this topic. I have always despised snack time for many reasons–garbage, kids care more about the snack than the game, etc.I’d like to change the attitude and focus of the “Parent Snack” in all sports.  Instead of it being viewed as a treat for after the game I want the snack to be a source of energy and hydration during the game.  Your recommendation for fresh fruits […]

C’mon! Soccer Snacks!!!

Youth soccer season is in full force.  Along with shin guards and shiny uniforms our kids are getting snacks and plenty of them.  If the snacks were fresh fruit and water, I wouldn’t be complaining.  Parents are complaining to me all over the country about other parents who are bringing cupcakes, candy, donuts, brownies and sugar laden juices.  Pumping our kids full of sugar after soccer is a physiologic mistake and sends the wrong message to our kids about taking care of their bodies post exercise.    If snacks are to continue, all leagues should set a “fresh fruit and bring your own water policy” to stop our kids from refueling […]