It’s common knowledge that eating healthy and working out are keys for athletes when it comes to maximizing performance. But there’s a third factor that’s equally important and should no longer be an afterthought.
Sleep.
Prioritizing sleep was just one of the many things guard Karim Barton learned as a recent Mattress Firm marketing intern. One of his projects included interviewing teammates about the importance of a good night’s rest.
“It was awesome to ask them a few questions about sleep, performance, and what they think about how it affects performance on the field,” Barton said.