Tag: Training table

According to the NCAA, nutrition is one of the most critical factors for a student-athlete's high-level performance and recovery. A training table for college athletes is a specialized dining service or designated area that provides carefully planned, high-quality meals to meet the unique nutritional needs of student-athletes. These meals are developed by sports dietitians to ensure athletes are properly fueled for both practices and competitions.

Following a 2014 rule change, the NCAA lifted decades-old restrictions on feeding student-athletes, enabling colleges to provide unlimited meals and snacks. This was a major shift that addressed the critical nutritional needs of athletes and significantly impacted how college football players eat for free.