11/02/2026
Biggest mistake in youth sports?
Treating kids like mini pros.
Young athletes need:
✔️ 3 meals + 2–3 snacks
✔️ Hydration before they’re thirsty
✔️ Recovery nutrition within an hour
✔️ Sleep
✔️ Permission to eat enough
They don’t need:
❌ Energy drinks
❌ Weight pressure
❌Random supplements
Performance improves when health comes first.
If you’re a parent or coach, your words around food matter more than you think.
Save this for the season ahead.
Share with a coach who needs to see it.