Dave Campbell's & The Texas Beef Council have partnered with six (6) Texas High Schools to serve as a statewide example of how to properly implement the Sports Nutrition Game Plan during the season.
- Argyle High School
- Lubbock High School
- Manor High School
- Melissa High School
- Round Rock High School
- San Antonio Johnson High School
- How to Build a Pre-Game Meal Handout
- Locker Room Snacks Handout
- Travel Meals and Snacks Handout
- General Food Safety Guidelines Handout Eating On-the-Go Strategies
- Shape an Athlete’s Plate Handout
For Coaches: Weekly Game Plan
Objective: Integrate fueling education into your weekly team routine with minimal friction.
- Week 1-2: Educate
- Action: Show the "Fueling the Athlete" Education Presentation video during your first team meeting or film session. Sets the foundation for the season.
- Pick ONE short post on this page to share with your athletes
- Week 3-4: Equip
- Action: Distribute the "Fueling Training and Competition" handouts. Send a digital copy to parents as well.
- Pick ONE short post on this page to share with your athletes
- Week 5-6: Engage
- Action: Launch the "Fueling Training and Competition" Challenge. Use a group chat to track who is consistently logging their target meals.
- Pick ONE short post on this page to share with your athletes
- Week 4: Execute
- Action: Prioritize timing. Show the "Pre-Workout Fueling" video before a hard training session, and follow up later in the week with the "Post-Workout Fueling" video to nail down recovery.
- Pick ONE short post on this page to share with your athletes
?? For Parents & Booster Clubs: Kitchen & Sideline Essentials
Objective: Practical resources to ensure athletes have the right fuel at home, on the road, and in the locker room.
- Pre-Game Power: Use the How to Build a Pre-Game Meal Handout to plan dinners the night before and breakfasts the morning of big games.
- Stocking the Locker Room: Coordinate with the Booster Club to stock a "Fueling Station" using the Locker Room Snacks Handout (think grab-and-go options for post-practice recovery).
- On-the-Road Nutrition: Traveling for away games? Check the Travel Meals and Snacks Handout and Eating On-the-go Guidelines to help athletes make smart choices at fast-food stops or gas stations.
- Portion Control: Use the Shape an Athlete’s Plate Handout as a visual guide to adjust portions based on easy, moderate, or hard training days.
- Safety First: Keep everyone healthy by reviewing the General Food Safety Guidelines Handout for safe snack storage and cooler management during long tournament weekends.
? For Athletes: Quick Fueling Rules
Objective: Simple, actionable habits to improve performance and recovery.
- The Golden Plate Rule: Your plate shouldn't look the same every day. Use the Shape an Athlete's Plate guide to add more carbs on heavy game days and more veggies on rest days.
- Timing is Everything:
- Before: Watch the Pre-Workout Fueling video to learn what to eat 1–2 hours before sweating so you don't crash.
- After: Check out the Post-Workout Fueling video—your recovery window starts the minute practice ends.
- Be Prepared: Don't rely on vending machines. Use the Locker Room Snacks and Travel Meals lists to pack your backpack with fuel the night before.