When I was a high school and Division 1 athlete, I knew almost nothing about nutrition.
I trained for HOURS every day, but my fueling strategy was basically: I’m an athlete, I burn a ton of calories, so I can eat whatever I want.
And while young athletes can get away with a lot… getting away with it and performing your best are two very different things.
Recently, I’ve had the opportunity to coach a high school mountain biker, and it’s been incredibly cool watching him improve his relationship with food, make better food choices, fuel his training more effectively, and improve his performance.
The biggest takeaway?
Fueling young athletes doesn’t need to be complicated.
In this episode, I break down:
* How to build simple, balanced meals without obsessively tracking food
* Why breakfast matters especially for athletes rushing out the door for school
* What to eat before practice for energy without feeling weighed down
* Why simple carbs like gummies, gels, or sports fuel can actually have a place during training
* How to refuel after practice and competition
* Why hydration matters just as much as food
* How to teach kids about nutrition without creating fear around food
The goal isn’t to make a teenager obsess over macros.
It’s to give them the basic skills to fuel their body, perform well, recover, have better energy, and build a healthy relationship with food that can follow them for life.
I genuinely wish someone had taught me this when I was younger. I think I could have been a much better athlete because of it.
And that’s one reason working with young athletes is something I’m incredibly passionate about.
🎯 If you have a young athlete who wants to improve their performance and learn how to fuel their body properly, reach out. I’d be more than happy to help.
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