Is your athlete already dehydrated before preseason practice even starts? For most, yes — about 76% are dehydrated in the morning and 66% stay that way all day. That costs roughly 8.3% of muscle endurance, 5.8% of power, and 5.5% of strength before the first whistle. Here's the simple fluid and sodium plan that fixes it, what to do on two-a-days, why cramping happens, and the lineman who added 90 pounds to his bench in five months.

Fading late in games. Cramping. Asleep in the car at 6 p.m. Not gaining strength no matter how hard they train. Those symptoms usually start hours earlier, with a lunch that came home uneaten — and it is almost never the food. Here is what to pack for school lunch and breakfast so it actually gets eaten, and how to fix one fuel gap at a time.

Is BODYARMOR really a sports drink—or just flavored water? Sports Dietitian Dawn Weatherwax, RD, LD, ATC, CSCS breaks down the science behind hydration, sodium, and carbohydrates so parents know what truly fuels performance. Discover how to choose the right drink, avoid hidden pitfalls, and grab Dawn’s free Hydration Guide to help your athlete stay strong, energized, and game-ready.

How Much Water Should Athletes Drink Before Practice? | Sports RD Tips Ages 6–18

“What’s the best supplement to help my athlete gain strength, recover faster, or improve performance?”

Quick, protein-packed breakfasts that help youth athletes fuel performance, recover faster, and shop ingredients instantly. Free PDF download included. secrets every parent must know to boost their young athlete's performance, recovery, and growth.

Discover why Joyride Sweets are the smarter snack choice for young athletes! Plant-based, low-sugar, gut-friendly, and co-created by D1 runner and YouTube star Ryan Trahan. Fuel smart, snack smarter, perform stronger!

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Have you ever wondered, "What's the best multi-vitamin for my athlete?" 🤔 Well, you're in the right place to find out! 🕵️‍♀️

Struggling to Know What to Eat for Performance? FUEL Your Goals with Cheerios! A New Sport Worth Eating!

Fueling Gold - Athletes' Path through Nutrition and Testing for a Podium Finish!

Brain Mastery: Enhance Speed, Safety, Recovery & Concussions with Cutting-Edge Nutrition and Testing

"Level Up Your Game: Dawn Weatherwax’s Seal of Approval on Dole Good Crunch Banana Bites"

Cheerios Team Challenge! A New Sport Worth Eating!

"Unlock the Secret Garden: Cheerios Veggie Blends for a Flavorful Surprise. Dawn Weatherwax Approved!”

Empowering Ouachita Baptist University Athletes to Fuel Their Personal Best!