At the PlaySoccer USA Academy all our students are

advised and supported around the importance of nutrition

and lifestyle choices if they wish to play and be in the

best possible shape for football development.

PlaySoccer USA Academy works with leading sports

nutritionist Andrew Shephard

Sport and exercise nutritionist Andrew Shepherd studied Sports and Exercise Science (BSc) and M.Dip Sport and Exercise Science specialising in Nutrition and Physiology at Sheffield Hallam University. Whilst studying, Andrew was a full time athlete training and competing with the City of Sheffield Swim Squad at a national and international level.
 
After his retirement, he turned his passion to help athletes make the right choices so they can deliver their optimum performance and reach their goals. Andy holds a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science as well as a M.Dip in Sports and Exercise Science, Sports Nutrition and Physiology. In addition to these qualifications Andrew is also a High Performance Registrant with the SENr. He works with a number of clubs and organisations across the country providing nutritional advice and support to Junior, World, Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games athletes. 

To see more details on Andrew please feel free to check out his LinkedIn profile.

All PSUSA Academy players will receive

• Hydration for training and game day along with hydration assessment through Osmocheck tests. 

• Recovery from training and game day. 

• Meal planning and diet analysis.

• Shopping skills and food labels. 

• Half time feeding / preparation for second half. 

• Travel information and planning.

• Team catering and hotel planning coordination. 

• Supplementation recommendations.