College football players combine speed, strength, and agility to excel on the field to the thunderous roar of fans’ approval. Their performances showcase a blend of explosive power and strategic finesse, acquired and retained through the rigorous training and competition they undergo. These athletes drive their teams to success with hard-earned skill, so improving their performance is vital to these individual student athletes and their contributions to the larger team’s game day victory.

University of Tennessee’s dynamic freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava is bringing milk to his game plan with chocolate milk. Yes, chocolate milk is a performance beverage, too. Recover with white or chocolate milk after exercise. Chocolate milk has extra carbohydrates to help replenish energy stores after intense exercise.

For those who are lactose sensitive, choose lactose-free milk to help you recover. Lactose-free milk is real milk, just without the lactose that may cause discomfort. Reach for lactose-free milk (and lactose-free chocolate milk) for recovery. You can still choose milk for your game plan to help you boost performance and recover post-exercise.

“Milk is a game-changer. After the grind, it’s all about recovery,” said Nico Iamaleava. “Dairy milk’s essential nutrients like high-quality protein help me recover, reset, and recharge, both during the season and off-season.”

While in high school, Nico Iamaleava was named the 2022 Polynesian Football Player of the Year. When entering his college career, he was rated as one of the top players in the recruiting class of 2023. Nico is already making headlines this season as he leads Tennessee to victory.

“In Tennessee, we drink milk with high-quality protein for maximum performance that keeps us ready to win,” said Nico Iamaleava. “And after a long game, I drink chocolate milk to help my muscles recover, recharge, and reset.”

Milk can play an important role in your training regimen due to its high-quality protein essential for peak performance. Chocolate milk can be a key recovery component for players and spectators alike after intense games, helping muscles recover and ensuring we stay at the top of our game.

Nico Iamaleava is part of Milk’s Got Game. As part of the Milk’s Got Game campaign, Nico highlights the performance benefits of dairy milk and inspires others to incorporate it into their active, balanced lifestyles. Milk's Got Game elevates dairy milk’s profile, supports local dairy farmers, and highlights real milk’s benefits.

Nico Iamaleava has game, but do you? With its unbeatable roster of 13 essential nutrients offering recovery benefits, including natural electrolytes, carbohydrates, and 8 grams of high-quality protein, dairy milk is ready to take your performance to the next level. Fuel your game and discover why dairy milk is the MVP of your daily routine. It is easy to add it to your routine through a tall glass of cold milk or milk’s inclusion in your favorite game day eats. For delicious inspiration, keep an eye out for our exciting game day recipes featuring real milk. This season, show that Milk’s Got Game and score big with dairy! Follow along on our social channels and milksgotgame.com.

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