How Parents Can Manage their Own Sport Anxiety
Nervous for your child’s matches? That’s natural, but it may also be affecting your young athlete, too. Here are ways parents can alleviate their own stress during competition.
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Three Healthy Recipes for Athletes with Dairy, Soy and Gluten Restrictions
It can be hard to make meals that are healthy and satisfying for athletes with certain food restrictions. But with a bit of prep and pre-planning, you can easily have snacks and meals on hand that are soy, dairy, and gluten-free.
Six Healthy Snacks to Keep in Your Sport Locker
As an athlete, it’s recommended that you eat every three hours throughout the day, so it’s important to find snacks that travel easily, offer the right nutrients, and actually taste good too. When it comes to nutrition, the goal is to find snacks that fill you up and keep you energized through an optimal blend of mostly carbohydrates, plus some protein and fat to help you feel satisfied for longer.
College Recruitment Timeline
The college recruiting process is an exciting time for all young athletes, but it can also be confusing. Understanding the deadlines for each division and discipline will give you the tools to make the most of it.
College Recruiting and Club Tournaments
The college recruiting process is an exciting time for all young athletes, but it can also be confusing. Understanding the deadlines for each division and discipline will give you the tools to make the most of it.
Tasty and Healthy Granola Bar Recipe
January 21 is National Granola Bar Day, so why not take the time to make this healthy snack.
Three Easy and Healthy Instant Pot Recipes
Here are three easy, healthy recipes for meals that can be quickly prepped, placed into a pressure cooker and forgotten about.
How to Help Your Athlete Eat for Brain Health
Young athletes’ brains are using food for fuel. Fuel it appropriately, and your young athlete will be able to think fast and stay sharp in school and on the field.
When Can Young Athletes Return to Sport After Illness?
Returning to sport from illness of any kind can be tricky, and with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s only gotten more difficult. But even a simple cold or stomach bug can leave an athlete sidelined without a clear idea of when it’s safe or advisable to return to sport.
Notes from the U.S. and Netherlands
I spent Memorial Day flying back from Amsterdam, 24 hours in en route, leaving a place where the Dutch Underground were battling in World War II three-quarters of a century before me.