Success doesn't just happen. It takes work and good habits. One habit perhaps not stressed enough is proper recovery after every game or event.

Dr. Lee Kaplan, director of the University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute and medical director for both Miami's athletic department and the Miami Marlins, says it's of utmost importance. 

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He says:

How is it young athletes can push themselves to exhaustion game after game after game, and still be ready to do it again for the next one? And what can we learn from them that will up our own game?

Basically, it’s about the proper care and feeding of your beat up, tuckered out, strained, stretched and stressed body. And it doesn’t matter if you did it in the gym, on the links, the tennis court, Zumba class, or stretching for a game-winning end zone pass and getting clobbered by a 235-pound linebacker.

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Are you the parent of a youth, middle school or high school football player who’s looking for more tips or resources? Check out our Parent Guide, Parents 101 course, nutritious recipes and more.

Do you know the best way to help your child recover properly after giving 100 percent in a game? In a recent article on UHealth News, Kaplan says good habits for recovery include getting enough sleep, hydration, stretching and massaging, and a nutritious diet. 

As parents, you buy your young athlete the proper equipment, pay for good coaches and camps, and sign them up to play on good teams. These are all important, but in the process, don't forget about the simple habits that'll help them recover properly and thus be ready to play their best in the next game.

Janis B. Meredith is a parenting coach. She provides resources to help parents raise champions. Learn more about how she can help parents Raise Champions.

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