Become a #SidelineHero With This Soccer Sideline Kit
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Never did I think that when oldest daughter expressed interest in playing soccer that it would turn into such a joyful time for our family. Maddie played 4 years of high school soccer one year of that with her younger sister, Mikaela. Now Mikaela is almost to end of her high school playing years as she is a junior. So as you can imagine we have spent a lot of time going to games home and away in the past 7 years. With that said it is not so easy to eat healthy when you are always on the go. So I want to make sure that we all eat healthy at games. Most days before games there is not a lot of time to eat as we are in a rush to get out the door. I want to ensure that Mikaela eats healthy as she has overcome so much in her 17 years. In kindergarten, we discovered that she wasn’t learning like other kids her age, so we had her tested. She was diagnosed with ADHD. School has always been a struggle for her but sports especially soccer is something she excels in. In 8th grade she decided after talking with me that wanted to try life without her medications. You would not believe the determination that this girl had. At first as a mom I was a little weary but I said okay let’s try it. I was totally amazed at how she took on this challenge and overcame it. She looked at this challenge much like she does the challenges on the soccer field. When it is time for soccer season she makes sure that she eats right so I send her with game snacks that are healthy. On any game day you can see her munching away on fruits and vegetables and granola. And of course she keeps herself hydrated with lots of water and POWERADE®.
Knowing that she often times doesn’t get a chance to eat before a game I have come up with the ultimate soccer game sideline kit. Of course I always make two of these kits up, because my youngest daughter always travels to the games with us and she is always hungry.
Here is what you need to make your ultimate soccer sideline kit.
- A basket or tote for the food. (I use a basket that I got several years ago. I also use this when we tailgate at the Railhawks game.)
- Some really cute containers. I used half pint mason jars as well as some other cute containers I found at Wal-Mart.
- Vegetables- In this particular kit I added carrots and ranch dressing. But I have also been known to add celery and some peanut butter for dipping.
- Tons of Fruits- What you add depends on the season. Here is what I put in my kit: apples with some cream cheese for that little bit of sweet that she might need, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and oranges. I also add Bananas for after the game as it helps to replenish the potassium in her body.
- I also like to add something fun to kit the as well it could be a protein bar or in this case some cherry vanilla granola.
Of course no kit would be complete without something to drink. I love adding Powerade® to these kits. I overheard one of the first responders say at a game that when the weather is hot like it is, it is better to drink POWERADE® first and then water. Because POWERADE® replenishes the body faster than water does. And of course being a mom I want my soccer player, Mikaela to be able to play up to her full potential and she can’t if she dehydrated.
I also love that POWERADE® was very easy to find in our local Wal-Mart and that I was able to use a coupon to save when making my kit. You can as well if you look for a coupon on the 12-pack 12 oz POWERADE® package. You can get $1 off Wal-Mart fresh produce when you buy two 12-pack 12 oz POWERADE®. Hurry this deal is only available while supplies lasts!
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So tell me do you have child who plays sports especially soccer and do you have a sideline kit? I’d love to hear about yours! Leave a comment sharing how you prepare for game days.
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What great tips! We are at soccer every week and I am always stumped on food ideas! Thanks!
No soccer, but we do lacrosse! That is a great sideline kit!
This is the perfect shop for you and your soccer family. What a great assortment of snacks you shared for the game.
I know right MAria. I was like this one I know. What a great first post for me
This is such a great idea for any kiddo involved in extra-curricular sports. I love the little half pint mason jars fileld with healthy snacks! A great idea for my daughter at gymnastics.
I know they were to cute I couldn’t resist buying them.
Lacrosse is a sport I have always wanted to learn.
We are at soccer at least 2-3 times a week as well as the pro games we attend.
YUMMY!! You are the side line hero with those awesome snacks and some powerade.
That’s great that she excels in soccer. I like that Powerade. We send that to work with hubby lots of days.
I prefer Powerade over Gaterade … It has a nicer more refreshing taste in my opinion. Kids joining Sports Teams is sucha great idea
I agree as well. It was the best thing Mikaela did
Yea she loves this sport.
I know sometimes I have to stop myself from eating the snacks as I am packing them
That is a perfect side line kit. I love this healthy idea
Those are some really good ideas. My kids always needed some serious snack time after their meets.
I always keep fresh fruit for the kiddos after their sports. It’s the best snack
My daughter is really specific about what she will eat during soccer season.
I know it is like they are a bottomless pit.
I agree and I like to sneak it as I fixing the snack as well.
This is so awesome! Your daughter is a lovely girl with tons of ambition! Love it!
I like giving my kids Powerade when they are playing sports. It is a great way to keep them hydrated!
Thanks she is one of three and being the middle isn’t always easiest for her.
Yes it is and after I heard the first responder say to drink it first and then water I was sold.
We spend multiple days a week at soccer. These would be great snacks to bring!
So do we. It seems like it is a never ending cycle.
Fruit is a great and healthy snack, especially for athletes on the go! That’s a good little snack pack you have put together!
Can’t say that I am big into sports, but I am happy to see that your whole family got into the soccer thing so well! Love the snack pack, by the way!
I remember when my daughter played soccer. We had a lot of fun nights sitting under the lights cheering her on. I must admit that I kind of miss it!
Your daughter has great form and this is a great way to keep energized!
I could do this for t-ball too! So cute!
I played soccer in high school and although I was never diagnosed, I have ADD tendencies. We make good social media professionals and any other profession that needs fast thinking and multi tasking. Best of luck to your daughter 🙂
These are great! I love that there’s no junk food. This would work for baseball games too!
My sideline kit isn’t half as organized as yours. Great job mom! Your little soccer player is smiling too.
Yes it would work for baseball or any sport.
My little soccer player is 17 years old. 🙂
Thanks she is determined to succeed.
Love the idea of the glass mason jars full of healthy treats! Dont you love being a soccer mom>?
I’ve only got a 4 year old and don’t know how much he’d like those snacks, but they’re really great ideas! Powerade works really well for the older kids too.
Those snacks sound really good! I need to try some Powerade!
Thanks for the snack ideas! They look yummy!
Great idea! I will try it out. Thanks for your post.