Did you see that? (Winter begins)

November 27, 2012

Fall has ended and winter has begun. And every Monday we'll post here some of the most headline-worthy results and major news coming from all over our state. 

Hockey, Upper Peninsula bowling, gymnastics, Upper Peninsula swimming and diving and competitive cheer all are underway, although the majority of competitions in the latter four take place after the start of the new year. Girls basketball, Lower Peninsula swimming and diving and bowling all begin this week. 

And next week sees the starts of the rest: boys basketball, boys and girls skiing and wrestling. 

We're busy populating MHSAA.com with schedules for all sports and especially basketball, and will display every score that comes in for any sport. Anyone can enter scores by simply registering on the site. Feel free to give us a hand, and keeping tuning in to Second Half for more features, rankings and the like all winter long. 

Coaches Guide to Nutrition: Building a Performance Plate

Proper nutrition is key to athletic performance, and it all starts with how you build your plate.

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Athletes need at least three balanced meals a day, plus snacks, to fuel training, competition, and recovery.

But knowing what — and how much — to eat can be confusing.

That’s why we’re breaking down the “Performance Plate” model to help guide your choices.

Whether it’s a rest day, intense practice, or game day, this simple visual approach ensures you’re getting the right mix of carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, and colorful fruits and vegetables at every meal.

Information above is excerpted from UDIM’s A Coach’s Guide to Nutrition.