What are your thoughts about players drinking energy drinks before and during games.
No matter how much you condition after 3 or 4 games in a day kids get metally and physicly tired. Should they drink monsters or rock stars to fire them up during games? What are the pros and cons?
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NumeroUno - Posts: 8928
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Energy Drinks: The good, the bad, the dangerous.
Recently, blogs across the world wide web reported that Vitaminwater was banned by the NCAA because of its use of impermissible ingredients. Various sources stated that the NCAA banned six flavors of Vitamin Water, including "Rescue," "Energy," "Revive," "Balance" and "Power-C." Among the laundry list of impermissible ingredients in these beverages are guarana-seed extract, caffeine, glucoasamine and taurine.
The NCAA posted a press-release on their website soon after, pointing out that while these drinks were not banned per se, schools are not allowed to supply these beverages under the guise of a "nutritional supplement." Athletes are able to purchase and consume the drinks at their own risk.
The NCAA draws the line at 15 micrograms per milliliter of caffeine in an athletes urine. Anything more than this disqualifies the athlete from competition. Normal consumption of Vitaminwater should not put an athlete at a testable level. "To put it in perspective, an average sized healthy man would have to drink ten 20 oz. bottles of Vitaminwater... within several hours of competition to reach the level that could potentially create a positive NCAA urine test."
But don't pick up your energy drink just yet! This is not the first controversy to arise regarding the use of energy drinks in athletics. Red Bull, which contains the caffeine of eight cups of coffee, has been toeing the line of banned substances since its introduction into the commercial market. It began in Thailand as a resource for long distance truckers and kick-boxers who needed extra mental and physical energy. It has since moved into the American market and become a kind of cultural phenomenon- sparking the advent of many other energy drinks. Thirty five percent of 12 to 17 year olds claim to consume energy drinks regularly- in contrast with only fifteen percent of adults. High school athletes should be warned that energy drinks can be detrimental in the long run, and the habit of consuming energy drinks should be eliminated before beginning college athletics.
A 2008 study showed that taurine, one of the ingredients in Red Bull, had "negative health effects." In addition to taurine, caffeine in high amounts can cause side-effects including nervousness, insomnia, tahycardia and even death in extreme cases. Even if drinks such as Red Bull are not banned, they are far from beneficial. High School Athletes should be aware that even though energy drinks are trendy, they are not helpful in the long-term. The tried and true ways of getting more energy are simple, and don't involve dangerous supplements. Get more sleep, eat more vegetables, hydrate and exercise more. These methods are encouraged by the NCAA, and by college coaches alike. So put down the Red Bull, lace up your running shoes and help yourself reach your full athletic potential.
http://blog.takkle.com/2009/02/energy-drinks.html
Recently, blogs across the world wide web reported that Vitaminwater was banned by the NCAA because of its use of impermissible ingredients. Various sources stated that the NCAA banned six flavors of Vitamin Water, including "Rescue," "Energy," "Revive," "Balance" and "Power-C." Among the laundry list of impermissible ingredients in these beverages are guarana-seed extract, caffeine, glucoasamine and taurine.
The NCAA posted a press-release on their website soon after, pointing out that while these drinks were not banned per se, schools are not allowed to supply these beverages under the guise of a "nutritional supplement." Athletes are able to purchase and consume the drinks at their own risk.
The NCAA draws the line at 15 micrograms per milliliter of caffeine in an athletes urine. Anything more than this disqualifies the athlete from competition. Normal consumption of Vitaminwater should not put an athlete at a testable level. "To put it in perspective, an average sized healthy man would have to drink ten 20 oz. bottles of Vitaminwater... within several hours of competition to reach the level that could potentially create a positive NCAA urine test."
But don't pick up your energy drink just yet! This is not the first controversy to arise regarding the use of energy drinks in athletics. Red Bull, which contains the caffeine of eight cups of coffee, has been toeing the line of banned substances since its introduction into the commercial market. It began in Thailand as a resource for long distance truckers and kick-boxers who needed extra mental and physical energy. It has since moved into the American market and become a kind of cultural phenomenon- sparking the advent of many other energy drinks. Thirty five percent of 12 to 17 year olds claim to consume energy drinks regularly- in contrast with only fifteen percent of adults. High school athletes should be warned that energy drinks can be detrimental in the long run, and the habit of consuming energy drinks should be eliminated before beginning college athletics.
A 2008 study showed that taurine, one of the ingredients in Red Bull, had "negative health effects." In addition to taurine, caffeine in high amounts can cause side-effects including nervousness, insomnia, tahycardia and even death in extreme cases. Even if drinks such as Red Bull are not banned, they are far from beneficial. High School Athletes should be aware that even though energy drinks are trendy, they are not helpful in the long-term. The tried and true ways of getting more energy are simple, and don't involve dangerous supplements. Get more sleep, eat more vegetables, hydrate and exercise more. These methods are encouraged by the NCAA, and by college coaches alike. So put down the Red Bull, lace up your running shoes and help yourself reach your full athletic potential.
http://blog.takkle.com/2009/02/energy-drinks.html
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NumeroUno wrote:What are your thoughts about players drinking energy drinks before and during games.
No matter how much you condition after 3 or 4 games in a day kids get metally and physicly tired. Should they drink monsters or rock stars to fire them up. What are the pros and cons?
They should be tired after 3-4 games!
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almosthuman - Posts: 70
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I remember 'back in the day' .. A coach handing out salt tabs ... I didn't take them & I thought that was stupid ...
My wifes sister had a baby who had chronic diarrhea and she couldn't figure out why ... er, uh ... is that baby bottle full of apple juice ? .... I thought she was stupid ...
A friend had a hyper active son ... run all over bouncing off the walls ... any time he would slow down he was very thirsty so she gave him another soda ... she too is stupid
As Almosthuman sez after 3 or 4 games they should be tired ... drink water throughout the day, rest between the games if there is time and sleep at night ... nothing stupid about that ...
My wifes sister had a baby who had chronic diarrhea and she couldn't figure out why ... er, uh ... is that baby bottle full of apple juice ? .... I thought she was stupid ...
A friend had a hyper active son ... run all over bouncing off the walls ... any time he would slow down he was very thirsty so she gave him another soda ... she too is stupid
As Almosthuman sez after 3 or 4 games they should be tired ... drink water throughout the day, rest between the games if there is time and sleep at night ... nothing stupid about that ...
"For the strength of the pack is the wolf, the strength of the wolf is the pack" Rudyard Kipling
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GIMNEPIWO - Posts: 4339
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I thought salt tablets had to do with dehydration? I remember people taking them for leg cramps.
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NumeroUno - Posts: 8928
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NumeroUno wrote:I thought salt tablets had to do with dehydration? I remember people taking them for leg cramps.
Yeah they did ... but you, or at least I never see them anymore ...
...... I just think the energy drink craze is just that ... a craze ... bottled sugar makes you more thirsty ... liquid caffeine equal to 8 cups of Joe is just insane ... If they need a boost; some fresh fruit or a granola bar and a bottle of water .... even a cup of coffee has got to be better than a Red Bull or whatever ... ... I saw in 'Mens Health' mag something about how much better a glass of Chocolate Milk is than these protein drinks ... a little common sense goes a long way ... IMO ..
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GIMNEPIWO - Posts: 4339
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I never used them but I saw people using them.
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NumeroUno - Posts: 8928
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NumeroUno wrote:I never used them but I saw people using them.
I remember a Tourny where it was amazingly hot ... and everyone who was taking them looked worse ... like they were about to have heat stroke ... their bodies were not sweating and not cooling properly ...
"For the strength of the pack is the wolf, the strength of the wolf is the pack" Rudyard Kipling
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GIMNEPIWO - Posts: 4339
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I don't think that the energy drinks are necessary. Wouldn't you get a buzz on, like with too much caffeine?
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Tucson - Posts: 1274
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The younger they are, the farther away from energy drinks they should stay. A lot of sugar, caffeine and various other chemicals. Plus, if using them for the first time, you don’t know how they will react. Possible crash during key time of the game.
Drink plenty of water all day and eat between games. Nothing makes up for good hydration and healthy food.
FYI – Working your way up through the Looser’s bracket on a 14 hour Sunday is not the time to be eating most of the crap usually sold at the snack bar (some exceptions apply). Although a hotdog or burger would be better than nothing. (Don’t bash me for not supporting the snack bar)
Drink plenty of water all day and eat between games. Nothing makes up for good hydration and healthy food.
FYI – Working your way up through the Looser’s bracket on a 14 hour Sunday is not the time to be eating most of the crap usually sold at the snack bar (some exceptions apply). Although a hotdog or burger would be better than nothing. (Don’t bash me for not supporting the snack bar)
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