For Coaches

Athletes who feel good in their bodies and with food have better health (and performance!).

You play a pivotal role in shaping young athletes lives and well-being. Athletes are 3x more likely to develop an eating disorder than non-athletes. With awareness and education, you can build an environment that supports mental and physical health, thereby helping prevent eating disorders. BONUS: Your athletes will be mentally and physically stronger as a result!

Coach and athlete having a talk

Take the Coaches Challenge

Join our five-week challenge to learn how to discuss healthy body image and behaviors with young athletes. Sign up for weekly emails with key phrases, their significance, self-reflection prompts, and actionable steps for your next practice or game.

What to Say Coaches Challenge

 

Every week you will receive a link to that week’s Challenge that includes a phrase that you can use with the kids you coach, along with:

  • Why this phrase matters
  • Self-reflection exercise
  • Action step suggestions

 

Ready to dive in? Please start by filling out this brief survey below.





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What to Say

Have you watched our What to Say video? We recommend all adult role models start here.

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Healthy kids are happy kids.

From Coaches Like You

  • There can be negative associations with certain foods. We all have done it! I working with kids I became more aware of the problem and developed a more comprehensive view of the issues. The program was transformative for me and how I approach coaching.
    Evan
    Middle School Coach
  • It’s a great coach's tool for building healthy relationships with food and body. I became more aware of word and food choices. As a team, I really liked the last week and how the focus on everyone’s uniqueness adds to the team as a whole.
    Allie
    Middle School Coach
  • We are all busy and there is mis-messaging all over the place when it comes to food, health and our children. It’s great to have a trusted organization to give us talking points, activities and a plan for our young athletes. Educating them from the start on good choices will set the expectations for later in life.
    Steph
    Athletic Trainer

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