Game Day Tips {and a Free Printable}

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With five kids in our family, we have a lot of game days! While my kids love to play sports and are motivated and dedicated, it’s still important that I help them gear up for game day!   are a great way to help my kiddos stay energized for their games!

My daughter plays both recreational and competitive soccer which means she’s hitting the soccer field year-round, practicing two or three times a week, and playing in games and tournaments on the weekends.  All that outside play is fantastic {even in the Texas heat} and I love that my girl has such an active lifestyle.  To keep her energy up, we make sure she stays well hydrated by drinking lots of water before and during the game and we give her healthy snacks like Dole Fruit Squish’Ems.

Dole Fruit Squish’Ems are the perfect, convenient halftime snack for my little player and for the whole team. {My other kids think they’re perfect for spectators too!}  The BPA-free squeezable pouches contain one full serving of fruit and are only 60 calories.  They’re GMO free, gluten free, and contain no high fructose corn syrup or artificial flavors.

They sound great, right?  And even better when you add an encouraging message for the little athletes {you can download this free printable below}.

Dole Fruit Squish’Ems has partnered with Brandi Chastain {a two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup winner and a mom} and the American Youth Soccer Organization {AYSO} to help soccer families get ready for game day!  Follow Dole on Facebook and for Brandi’s Game Day Tips that’ll be shared throughout the spring and summer.

If you’re the parent of your own little athlete, I know you have game day tips of your own!  Share your tips and tricks through the Game Day Great Facebook contest at GameDayGreat.com for a chance to win $5000 and a season’s supply of Dole Fruit Squish’Ems for your child’s league!  Ten finalists will also receive a season’s supply of Dole Fruit Squish’Ems for their leagues.  {And submitting your tip will allow you to download a coupon to save $1 on a box of Dole Fruit Squish’Ems.}

Brandi Chastain has her own helpful Game Day Tips:

Teach your kids, by example, how to be a good sport and a gracious winner or loser.
Be physically and mentally prepared for game day.
Practice, improve, and earn what you get on the field.
Pack extra gear for game day.
Check for any last minute game day field or time changes.
Listen to your favorite music to get energized for the game.
Get hydrated before the game and stay hydrated during the game.
Learn how to be a good winner and a good loser and treat others with respect.

I love those practical, common sense tips!  For more tips, be sure to check out .

Now grab Dole Fruit Squish’Ems for your team …

… and download this free printable for game day: Game Day Printable!

Dole Fruit Squish’Ems are available in three flavors – Apple, Apple Strawberry, and Apple Mixed Berry – and are available at retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $2.79 per package.

Dole Fruit Squish’Ems are also the official snack of AYSO, the nation’s most active and open youth organization.  Celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, AYSO promotes positive coaching and getting all players in the game.  Soccer families can try Dole Fruit Squish’Ems at AYSO events across the country including AYSO’s National Games on June 29-July 7, 2014 in Southern California.