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Sleep helps players like these AVP pros at a tournament in Arizona heal and recover from the previous day, so their bodies are ready for the new day’s action.

do not take place too early or too late in the day, where possible. This is especially the case at the high school and college levels, where coaches should be aware of the student workload on their players and be sure they are allowing sufficient time for both practice and studying. Performance Nutrition The sport of volleyball requires a lot of dynamic, high-energy movements, the kind that burn a lot of energy. So on match day, players need to fuel their bodies for the intense activity to come. The primary fuel should be carbohydrates. These are compounds the body burns to create energy for the muscles, and without a healthy dose, players will fatigue quickly during play.

“Sleep is very important for muscle recovery. I find that if I’m not sleeping well I tend to be a little more sore the next day. I drink a protein shake before I go to bed and it seems to help me sleep.”

Matches can take place at different times of the day. According to the

– Phil Dalhausser, 2008 Olympic gold medalist

Performance Institute, good carbohydrate sources that are also low in fat and high in protein include the following:

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