Blog for parents of young athletes

We are well aware of the importance of healthy eating and exercising, but do we take getting proper rest into consideration?Many children and adolescents don’t get enough sleep or sleep poorly, which may lead to numerous sleep disorders.This post will provide you with some common reasons why many children and adolescents don’t sleep well. It will show the consequences of…

When did Lionel Messi begin to win the final of the Qatar 2022 World Cup? With the penalty he converted to make it 1-0 against France? With that magical pass that opened the 2-0 lead? Or thanks to the shot from 11 yards that, of course, he converted in the final shootout, when the ghosts had already appeared at the…

The big game is just weeks, days or hours away, but your palms become sweaty and your mind races every time you think of stepping on to the court or field. You’re excited about the day finally comes, and you’re using that drive you to train as hard as you can. BUT you want to make sure you focus that…

Regardless of how skilled, strong and athletic you are; you may sustain a soccer injury. Even the healthiest, most agile soccer players get injured – soccer can be an unpredictable sport, and accidents can happen. It only takes the slightest of bumps, trips or slips for you to potentially pull a muscle, or even break a bone.It is therefore important…

As the Coronavirus COVID-19 continues to spread across the globe, it seems that youth sports have been indefinitely cancelled. Many sports seasons have been cut short or cancelled all together. Teams are forbidden to gather for practice. Gyms are shut down. Summer sports camps have been cancelled.But the global shutdown doesn’t mean that young athletes can or should take an indefinite break…

In the wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic, the sports world has come to a complete halt. Almost all sporting events, games, and competitions across the globe have been canceled or postponed. Sports events and summer sports camps for young athletes are no exception. Coronavirus affects young athletes too. While athletes everywhere are struggling to deal with the disappointing news, for young athletes,…

In modern sport, fitness and conditioning are hugely important. Professional athletes are stronger, faster, and better conditioned than ever before. Furthermore, developments in sports science and technology mean we have access to more tools to aid our development.While fitness is important for adults, it is also vital for the long-term development and well-being of young athletes. Even if you don’t…

Why Fitness and Conditioning Should Be an Integral Part of Youth AthleticsThe best time to introduce youth athletes to training that includes fitness and conditioning exercises has been a figurative tug-of-war between coaches, physical training specialists and the world’s medical community for decades. Even before the internet became the primary tool of information gathering; parents, coaches, and doctors were subject to conflicting…

If your youth athlete is dedicated to their sport and follows their coaches’ advice, then their success depends on the quality of their training, their overall health, and diet. On top of that, participating in intense sports (like the many high-performance tennis and football academies offered by Ertheo) puts more pressure on youth athletes at a time when their bodies are developing and growing…

How does your eating habits influence your performance as an athlete? Five Reasons Why Nutrition for High School Athletes is Important for Good Game Days. Download our FREE eBook about Sports Nutrition for Youth Athletes5 Reasons High School Athletes Need to Focus on What They EatYoung athletes spend a lot of time training on the field, in the gym, and…