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Preparing to Support Your Youth Athlete
TrueSport May 07, 2018
How can you best prepare to support your youth athlete during their season? We caught up with sport psychologist Roberta Kraus to find out.
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How Much Water Do Youth Athletes Need?
TrueSport April 24, 2018
Being properly hydrated is one of the most important steps a youth athlete can take toward achieving peak performance in their sport.
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Eating After a Practice or Race
TrueSport March 20, 2018
Here are some good examples of snacks for post-competition that contain both protein and carbs.
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12 Reasons All Kids Should Try a Triathlon
Mary Ryerse Nov. 17, 2015
From developing perseverance to being a better student, here are 12 reasons all kids should try a triathlon. Use these fun facts to help encourage a youth or junior you know to give multisport a try.
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Coaching Youth: Fueling an Athlete’s Lifestyle
Alan Ley Nov. 05, 2015
Young athletes, like adults, are exposed to all kinds of daily emotions and stress, and it is important for the coach and parent to understand this.
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Proper Youth Race Distances
Justin Trolle Nov. 01, 2015
If as a parent or coach you are looking at setting race distances for your children or athletes, you should take the following into account.
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Introducing Your Child to Triathlon
Matt Russ Nov. 01, 2015
Participation in a youth event represents some new and perhaps unique challenges for the youth triathlete and parent alike.
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How To Be a Triathlete Parent
Rex King June 16, 2015
For a new triathlete parent, a youth triathlon can be daunting — from the lingo to equipment to race day duties. Youth & Junior Coach Rex King cuts away the clutter and helps set things straight for race day.
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Setting Goals for the New Year
Jim Vance Jan. 16, 2015
The offseason is a great time to step away from the monotony of swim-bike-run. Coach Jim Vance shares tips for youth athletes to recharge their bodies and minds and start setting goals for the new season.
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Technique and Training for Young Triathletes
Bob Seebohar Nov. 04, 2014
Poor technique and biomechanics at a young age can predispose youth for a higher risk of injury and can form bad habits throughout their triathlon lifestyle.
