At Bat This Week
- Collect your HEALTH Word of the Week pack.(Health should be bolded)
- Healthy Habits bingo card
- Belt's Boot Camp: Check out the video to the right to get some exercise ideas from Brandon Belt
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WEEK 2: HEALTH
COACHES & TEAM PARENTS
Word of the Week Talk
- Define the word HEALTH: Taking care of your body by eating good foods, drinking water and exercising.
- Begin a conversation about health. Remind your players that water is better for our bodies than sugary drinks (soda, juice and sports drinks). Drinking water hydrates and keeps our cells and organs functioning properly. Athletes like the Giants drink lots of water every day to perform their best on the field. Encourage a soda-free summer for the rest of the season!
Next, ask your players the following questions:
T-Ball (5-6 years old)
- Name your favorite fruit or vegetable.
- What is exercise? Why is it good for you?
- What is one healthy activity that you can do at home with your family this week?
- How many glasses of water do you think you drink each day? Can you drink more?
Minors (7-9 years old)
- Name as many fruits and vegetables as you can. Name other healthy snacks and drinks.
- What do athletes do to get ready for their games and practices? (Reference Healthy Habits Poster)
- How can you exercise at school or at home?
- Why is it important to drink water every day?
Majors (10-13 years old) & Seniors (14-18 years old)
- Why is it important to eat fruits and vegetables? How can it help your athletic performance?
- What is your favorite healthy snack?
- What are three new physical activities you want to try this summer?
- What is one sugary drink you could replace with water this season?
BELT'S BOOT CAMP
Report to Boot Camp! Check out gojrgiants.org and follow Brandon Belt as he teaches you his favorite exercises.
- Provide a water bottle to players who successfully completed their Healthy Habits bingo card.
- Take a photo of your team with their water bottles and post it to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #jrgiants.
- Make sure you check with players' parents before you post a photo of their child.Â
ON DECK NEXT WEEK
Preview Strike Out Bullying Week by:
- Passing out the Strike Out Bullying Contest entry form and encouraging players to turn it in next week to receiving a Giants arm sleeve!
- Prompting players to go to the Week 3 tab of gojrgiants.org to see Giants players recite the Strike Out Bullying Pledge. Tell players your team will be reciting this pledge together next week!
