Blog for parents of young athletes

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 ErtheoPeak 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 book and…

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 New Year’s…

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 kind of…

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 know…

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. Participants…

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 contentsJump to sectionOverview 1Program options 2Training 3Coaches 4Language classes 5Camp schedule 6Accommodation 7Safety 8Prices and dates 9Our advice 10Sign up 11Are you interested…

Do you want to become a professional soccer player? You might have heard of high-performance soccer academies. Soccer academies are boarding schools for elite, young soccer players designed to develop their skills and prepare them to compete at a collegiate, semi-professional, or professional level. The best academies not only have the connections and the know-how to help their students make it…

Nutrition is extremely important for athletes to perform up to their potential, and improper nutrition can actually be dangerous and lead to sports injuries. For youth athletes who participate in sports programs, a healthy diet is even more important. Youth athletes are not only putting extra stress on their bodies, but they’re also growing rapidly, and they’re at greater risk of injury…