How Athletes Can Improve Their Sleep

6 Ways Youth Athletes Can Improve Their Sleep Having the best training regimen or nutritional plan in the world doesn’t mean a thing if an athlete is getting poor sleep. A lack of sleep can have a number of consequences in young athletes. For starters, being tired can delay their reaction time and increase their…

Competing Well Begins With The Way You Think

Top 5 Benefits of Mental Preparation for Youth Athletes How well athletes perform has much to do with how well they prepare beforehand, both physically and mentally. While it’s easier to stress the physical aspects of preparation (like dynamic stretching, warming up, and staying hydrated) coaches should not underestimate the impact that good mental preparation…

Pre-Game Hydration For Youth Athletes FAQ

Pre-Game Hydration For Youth Athletes FAQ Pre-exercise hydration can be a confusing topic for youth sports parents and coaches. Most people know that it is important, but the specifics of ‘why’ are murky.  “How much water should my athletes be drinking before practices and games?”, “When should they start and stop drinking fluids before competing?”,…