Slidell Tournament

Parents,

As we begin our run up to the Slidell Tournament this weekend, please make sure that our players are getting the right amount of rest and nutrition. This is really important. Try to limit caffinated drinks right before and during any games. It dehydrates the players and that can cause cramping, etc. Also, nothing really heavy or lots of sweets (give them a good breakfast). The field is bigger and there is more running. I will be pushing them to keep moving during every game.

Also, don't forget that each player is responsible for their own drinks. I recommend they bring more than one small sports drink in a bottle. The best thing in my opinion is a large jug of ice water. You can't ever have too much water.

Thursday will be an important practice right before the tournament and I may keep them an extra 10-15 minutes to discuss a few items for the tournament.

Once Samoa gets the schedules, she will notify you but if you want to check the website, here it is. We will be playing two 35 minute halves so it will be a real test of their fitness.

Don't hesitate to contact Samoa or me with any questions or concerns you might have.

Rich

p.s. You can see the tournament rules on the website.