Frequently asked questions
Parents, athletes, coaches, and teams all share the same concerns:
Parents worry their athlete isn’t eating or drinking enough, leading to fatigue, cramps, or slower growth.
Athletes often fear losing energy mid-game, getting injured, or falling behind teammates.
Coaches see players miss practices or struggle in competition because of poor hydration or fueling.
Teams face the challenge of keeping everyone strong, healthy, and consistent all season long.
The biggest fear is doing it wrong—under-fueling, skipping hydration, or following unsafe advice—which can lead to burnout, illness, and preventable injuries.
Dawn Weatherwax’s Sports Nutrition Academy was designed to answer these exact concerns. Created by Sports Dietitian Dawn Weatherwax, RD, LD, ATC, CSCS, the Academy provides online courses that cover:
How much fuel and hydration athletes really need based on age, training and goals
What to eat and drink for muscle, recovery, energy, and focus
When and where to fuel at home, school, practice, or tournaments
How to reduce injuries and stay healthy through proper fueling and hydration strategies
Safe answers to supplement questions, so families avoid wasted money or unsafe products
The Academy teaches athletes to fuel their goals and dreams, be their best selves beyond sports, and stay injury-free with simple, science-based strategies that work in daily life. With flexible online access, parents, athletes, and coaches across the U.S. always have support—at home, on the road, or in-season.
Watch real athlete fueling and hydration strategies on Food for Speed TV → https://www.youtube.com/@FoodforSpeedTV
Join Dawn Weatherwax’s Sports Nutrition Academy online courses → https://www.sn2g.com/academy
Absolutely. You can join Dawn Weatherwax’s Sports Nutrition Academy (DWSNA) — an online membership trusted by athletes, parents, and coaches across the U.S. who want to learn how to fuel right, gain muscle, get leaner, recover faster, and stay healthy — without guessing or wasting money on trends.
Many families feel stuck trying to help their athlete eat enough to perform, but not so much that they gain unwanted weight. Others are frustrated because their athlete trains hard but still feels tired, sore, or looks “flat.” Coaches often worry that players are dehydrated, cramping, or missing key nutrients. The Academy removes that confusion by teaching the why and how behind performance fueling — in clear, step-by-step lessons anyone can follow.
Inside the membership, athletes can:
Estimate calorie needs for energy, recovery, and growth
Use a simple tape measure to track progress and estimate body composition from home
Learn how to build lean muscle safely through proper protein timing and strength fueling
Discover how to get leaner or stronger with the right carb-to-protein balance
Master hydration and sodium strategies to prevent fatigue and cramping
Understand which supplements are safe and effective (NSF Certified for Sport® / Informed Sport only)
Get budget-friendly meal ideas and snack swaps that work for busy families
Everything in the Academy is based on real testing, science, and 25+ years of experience from Sports Dietitian, Athletic Trainer, and Strength and Conditioning Specialist Dawn Weatherwax, RD, LD, ATC, CSCS — so parents and coaches can finally trust the information they’re giving their athletes.
You’ll also see these strategies in action on Food for Speed TV, where real athletes share how they improved their energy, strength, and focus through fueling, hydration, and recovery.
🎥 Watch real stories and fueling demos: Food for Speed TV on YouTube
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