For example, in male basketball players that extended their sleep from 6.7 to 8.5 h of sleep per night, athletic performance was improved for free throws (11%), three-point shots (14%), sprint times (4%), and reaction time (12%) (Mah et al., 2011). It is an often-overlooked aspect of athlete health that can have a huge impact on athletic performance.
Sleep is an important physiological process that allows an athlete to recover from the mental and physical demands of the sport. Preparing the environment, body, and mind for sleep by promoting good sleep practices can help reduce sleep complaints and improve overall sleep.Increasing sleep opportunities by napping and banking sleep, when possible, can help ensure that athletes are getting the sleep they need.Recurring sleep education and screening for sleep disorders in athletes can highlight the importance of sleep and identify athletes in need of referral to a sleep specialist.There are sleep strategies for practitioners and coaches to emphasize that can help improve athletes’ sleep and performance.Athletes are at a higher risk for sleep problems due to lifestyle and sports-related factors, and frequently suffer from sleep-related complaints.
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