Neuqua Valley Sleep Chart - Post somewhere visible at home.

Becoming a champion requires sacrifices, and one of the sacrifices most young people are not willing to make is time management. As a result most athletes do not get enough sleep to support the training load. 

To pave the way for better sleep, follow these simple yet effective healthy sleep tips, including:

• Stick to a sleep schedule, even on weekends.
• Practice a relaxing bedtime ritual.
• Exercise daily.
• Evaluate your bedroom to ensure ideal temperature, sound and light.
• Sleep on a comfortable mattress and pillows.
• Beware of hidden sleep stealers, like alcohol and caffeine.
• Turn off electronics before bed.

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How much sleep?

Teens are recommended to get 8-10 hours of sleep every night.

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Why Sleep is Important

Sleep is vital to your well-being, as important as the air you breathe, the water you drink and the food you eat. It can even help you to eat better and manage the stress of being a teen.

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​SLEEP, ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE, AND RECOVERY

But did you know that in addition to physical conditioning and conscious eating, sleep plays a major role in athletic performance and competitive results?

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