02 Dec 4 Easy Tips For Parents Of Youth Athletes
As the parent of a youth athlete, it’s important to know some basic guidelines to help develop your child into the highest performing athlete they can be.
High performing youth athletes aren’t just getting help from one coach strictly during practice. They’re health and conditioning training takes place on AND off the field,.
At the gym AND at home.
These 4 easy to follow, and easier to learn, tips for parents of youth athletes will help your child reach their maximum potential in whatever sport they play.
1. How To Keep Up In The Offseason
Every athlete needs an off-season from the sport they just participated in.
Whether its joining another sport or attending a speed and strength school it is important that youth athletes do no over compete in one particular sport.
Allowing your athlete to not compete in a single sport 12 months out of the year will keep them hungry to start the new season the following year.
By becoming a better athlete in the months they are not competing has shown significant improvements in their play and focus each year.
2. The Importance Of Daily Hydration
Teach your athletes at an early age the importance of daily hydration and water consumption.
Make sure your athletes focus on drinking water each day rather than sugar filled sports drinks.
Do not wait till your athlete is thirsty to have them drink water. Thirst mechanism should not be used to determine hydration levels.
3. Eating Right: Healthy Snack & Meal Options For Youth Athletes
Teach your athletes some healthy snack and meal options so they get into good dietary habits at an early age. If you’re the one in charge of food shopping and meal planning for the house, make sure you have these essentials to keep your athlete from getting hungry and eating junk food.
Snacks
- Almonds
- Peanut Butter
- Whole Grain Cereals
- Fruits
- Low Fat Yogurt
- Air-Popped Popcorn
Meals
- Grilled or Baked Chicken
- Turkey
- Seafood
- Lean Beef
- Sweet Potatoes
- Whole Grain Breads and Wraps
- Vegetables
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4. Keep Training Consistent
Studies show that improvements in a youth’s balance and coordination can be achieved by repetitive training at an early age.
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