Nutrition

This plan was written up by Jamie Pinginet, a qualified Sports Science Co-ordinator especially for Spalding Harriers F.C. and its players. This is not a compulsory plan but a suggested plan for any player that wants to improve their state of mind and body for future football matches.

Friday - The day before the match

Fresh Fish
Fresh Vegetables
Chicken
Rice
Pasta (Complex Carbohydrates)
3 litres of water (No Alcohol)

Saturday - The day of the match

Important: Do not eat too much before the match, i.e. small breakfast followed by a light lunch (no bread).

Soup
Chicken
Pasta
2 litres of water
Bananas
Small sugary drink before the match and at half time

Drinking too much alcohol after the match only dehydrates you!