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The Guardian // Sport // Football

Football clubs chase sweet dreams as the latest key to high performance | Will Unwin

Monday 24th March 2025, 8:00AM

From Brentford to the NBA, experts highlight tackling ‘unhealthy habits’ around sleep for athletes to reach their peakWhen it comes to optimal performance, football clubs analyse diet, physiology and a plethora of minute details to ensure players have the best chance of peaking at the right time. One area that may merit greater focus is sleep.Insomnia and other sleep issues are prevalent across British society. It is estimated that 30% of the population do not enjoy good quality rest but in elite athletes that figure rises to more than 50%. Continue reading...

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