They shared practical information, tips, and stories about the influence of coaches on young athletes’ physical and mental health. Did you miss this great series? Catch up on the episodes below! To learn more about our resources for coaches, including the What to Say...
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Are you concerned about an athlete’s food or body image?
POSSIBLE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF AN EATING DISORDER WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT AN EATING DISORDER IN YOUR ATHLETE Take warning signs seriously. Early detection reduces the risks. Trust your gut and seek help for how best to proceed with your athlete. Seek advice on how...
Diet Talk: What is it and how can I avoid doing it around the kids I care about?
So, what exactly is diet talk anyway? Diet talk includes any conversation about restricting foods or food groups, especially for the sake of wanting to change one’s body weight, shape, or size. Diet talk doesn’t just mean “being on a diet”. Diet talk includes...
Harmful Weight Talk: What is it & why is it so bad for kids’ health?
What is weight talk anyways? Weight talk is any mention of your, a child’s, or someone else’s weight, shape, or size. This includes talking about weight in any context, including: Positively commenting on someone’s weight – “you look so great, have you lost weight?”...
What Coaches Say Impacts Athletes’ Relationship with Food and Body
Coaches are extremely influential in their athletes’ lives. Research shows that coaches can impact athletes’ performance, their self-confidence, their motivation, how they understand support, and how they view themselves. Coaches can promote and encourage healthy and...
5 Phrases to Say to Athletes and Why They Matter
What adults say to kids matters. You inspire their health and their sense of self. It’s a big responsibility, but it doesn’t have to be complex. Sometimes just knowing what to say, and feeling empowered in the small moments of each day can have a big influence. Ages...
5 Phrases to Say to Kids and Why They Matter
“Food is the fuel your body and brain need to power your day.” We live in a diet-obsessed culture where kids overhear endless messages about counting calories, restricting food groups, and good or bad foods. Instead, they need to hear more about balance and variety....