Tween and teen athletes are unique. They face unique situations and challenges with respect to time management demands, overloaded schedules, and sky high expectations everywhere they turn. They should be coached with all of this in mind, while allowing them to develop not only as athletes but also as people. My mission is to change the way we approach training young athletes, to coach the whole athlete.
Does the idea of talking to your teen or tween about what they’re eating make you feel nervous or uncomfortable? Are you worried that this conversation will spark body image issues? Rest assured that you are not alone, and that these concerns are common. Here’s the thing though, we MUST find a way for our teens and tweens to learn how to properly fuel their bodies.
Summer is here in South Louisiana. As temperatures rise and humidity increases we can’t help but be reminded about the importance of staying well hydrated. Sports drinks are a popular go-to for many of us, for ourselves and for our kids. In this blog post I’m going to discuss what a sports drink is, when …
There has been a lot of talk in the news lately concerning mental health issues in teenagers and young adults. Our young people are struggling and the evidence is pretty undeniable. There are more and more stories popping up about teens and young adults taking their own lives, or taking others’ lives. I would never …