Try These Fun Triathlon Workouts for Kids
Coaches, try these fun, creative exercises with youth triathletes.
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Try These Fun Triathlon Workouts for Kids
Heather Jorris Aug. 28, 2018
Triathlon workouts for youth can be a blast and provide a lifelong love of the sport when games, fun and variety are incorporated. Coaches, try these workouts with young athletes to encourage teamwork, fun and learning.
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6 Ways Coaches Can Encourage Teamwork
TRUESPORT Aug. 07, 2018
Preaching the importance of working together as a team often falls on deaf ears at the youth level, but there are ways to break through the coaching cliches.
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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.
