Blog for Parents of Young Athletes

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 Athletes 5 Reasons High School Athletes Need to Focus on What They Eat Young athletes spend a lot of time training on the field, in the…

Many times, as parents and youth coaches, we focus on all the ways that we can help keep the young athletes physically healthy as they pursue their dreams to become a successful athlete. While your child’s physical health is crucial to their success as athletes, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. The rest of their success will depend on…

Foreword from Ertheo Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success teaches athletes how to perform their best and maintain their best performance without getting tired and burning out. We thought the book was perfect for parents of young athletes who want to help their children achieve their goals. That’s why we read the…

How will sleep or lack of sleep affect athletic and academic performance in teenage athletes? Are your children currently getting the right amount and quality sleep? Find the answers in this article… How Much Sleep Does Teenage Athletes Need? When we think of a healthy lifestyle we often consider the importance of a healthy diet and exercise routine. We make…

Should teenage athletes stretch before and after sports practice? Stretching is another important part of your child’s sports training and another area where you can have a great impact on your child’s athletic success. Most would agree that stretching plays an important role in athletic success, but the simple act of stretching isn’t enough to guarantee positive outcomes. The correct…

Are you interested in learning how to get a soccer scholarship to a US university? Earning a soccer scholarship to compete at a US university is a long and complicated process. But if you attend the right summer soccer camps and tournaments, attain the right information, and get started early, it can be done.  This step-by-step guide will tell you everything you need to…

Would you like to learn how to treat minor sports injuries? Minor youth sports injuries like strains and sprains are very common, especially for dedicated young athletes who spend their summers at summer soccer camps or summer tennis camps or other summer sports programs to improve their skills. Although minor sports injuries are common and not usually serious, they can lead to more serious injuries…

This summer, Ertheo is offering special International Summer Camps for children from 6 to 17 years old who are passionate about dance, theater, and/or languages. The camps take place in England, Scotland, and Andorra (a small country located on the border of France and Spain in the Pyrenees Mountains). All International Summer Camps welcome children from all around the world.…

For advanced/elite soccer players (boys and girls) from 12 to 21 years old who want to spend one to six weeks of the school year training alongside full-time academy students at the FC Porto High-performance Academy in Valencia. Table of contents Jump to section Overview 1 Program options 2 Training 3 Coaches 4 Language classes 5 Camp schedule 6 Accommodation 7 Safety…