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How to Feed Your Young Athlete

It’s 6:00 AM. Your twelve-year-old’s basketball practice is in one hour. You know he should eat something, but what? And how do you get him to EAT?

During tournaments, kids and teens often play three or more games in a single day, especially near the end of the tournament when there’s more on the line. As a hockey coach once told me, “A single bad shift change can cost you the tournament.”

Little things matter.

Nutrition, however, is a BIG thing.

Many parents believe their kids and teens can eat virtually anything without affecting their performance. As a coach, I can testify to just how wrong they are.

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