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Merced United Health
Fueling Young Athletes: At Merced United, we believe that strong players are built through healthy habits both on and off the field. Nutrition, hydration, sleep, and recovery all play an important role in helping young athletes stay energized, focused, and ready to compete. The guides below provide simple, practical nutrition tips for soccer players. They highlight what players should eat before games to fuel performance and after games to recover and rebuild. These tips are designed to be easy for families to follow using everyday foods that are affordable and accessibl





Sense of ComMUnity
It Takes A Village: Strong communities are a key part of public health. By creating spaces where families gather, stay active, and feel connected, Merced United helps support both physical health and community well-being. Our Merced United ComMUnity brings together sports, health resources, and local partnerships to strengthen the support network for families across Merced.

Resources
Norcal GotSport and SafeSport
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GotSport Help Page: provides instructions for coaches to manage their account & rosters
US Soccer
Sports Health and Education
Medi-Cal Health Insurance Information
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