On Tuesday January 26, I am hosting a live and free Teleseminar with Chris to answer ANY and ALL of your questions related to young athlete nutrition.
EVENT: Young Athlete Nutrition
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, January 26th at 8:00pm Eastern
FORMAT: Simulcast! (Attend via Phone or Webcast — it’s your choice)
TO ATTEND THIS EVENT, CLICK THIS LINK NOW…
—-> http://www.AttendThisEvent.com/?eventid=10949619
Now, in the meantime, I need you to go to ask any question you have about Nutrition.
Any question.
I’ll ask your questions to Chris live on the Teleseminar.
Now, I’m also giving away a few copies of the Youth Nutrition Specialist certification for free!
And all you have to do to qualify is two things –
1) Post a nutrition-related question
2) Be live on the Teleseminar when I announce your name
That’s it!
– Brian
Brian,
I would like the youth nutrion specialist certificate to complete and compliment my youth fitness certificate training. I am tired of watching coaches give parents bad information as well as incorrectly trainiong their children. Too many children get hurt young in their athletic careers because coaches are more interested in winning. I have trained young athletes for a year now and it kills me to hear what these coaches recommend to these kids; steroids and 400 pound squats thats insane!!
What are the top 5 foods or liquids student athletes should stay away from?
I know carb rotation is great for someone who is trying to lose weight. Is there any benefit for athletes to do carb rotation, especially since a youths metabolism is perhaps fuctioning at a better rate than adults who may not be as active.
My son participated in a strength and conditioning program for football at his high school. The purpose was to gain strength as well as weight for the upcoming season. The instructors were very good in teaching weightlifting and conditioning. However, the weight of most of the players did not increase, and some even decreased. I believe this was because the coaches never addressed diet. My question is, what should a diet for this program look like in terms of protein, carbohydrates, calories/day, etc.?
What foods do we consider healthy foods (that we consume) for purposes of preparing our bodies for performance, are actually hurting our childrens bodies?
I’ve heard that Gatorade and other sports drinks are not healthy for kids. Is this true and why?
I coach track and field on a community team open to all kids free of charge as a volunteer which includes kids of all ages and economic backlgrounds. Many kids can not afford the sports supplements that others can. What can you reccomend that is affordable that will help these kids keep their competitive edge?
How should middle school through high school athletes eat to maximize their strength without gaining unnecessary bulk?
I failed to mention in my previous post that I train middle school through high school athletes in Strength and Speed and Agility. Thus, providing them with expert nutritional advice and having a certification to back that up would be the perfect compliment to their training.
I’m training high school basketball players and would lioke to know if I should be recommending supplements and if so what should I look for when I choose a supplement.
How do you help overwight children/kids eat better at home when they’re parents are also overweight and not really care about their childs nutrition? You can’t buy their groceries for them and plus you might only see them a few times per week.
How do I get my 13 year-old to drink enough water during the day at school.
Protein and creatine supplements for young athletes 15+. Are these supplements ok for young athletes. What are the pros and cons?
I have a son who is almost 16 years old. He is into kickboxing and weight training. He will soon be entertering competition for kickboxing. He has kickboxing classes 4 times a week and a personal training each week. He works out 3 to 4 times per week.
I want to make sure he has the proper nutrition to do so.
Nutrition is a vital part of athletic performance but also day to day health of everyone. Through this certification, I would have both greater knowledge but also greater credibility in terms of providing advice and guidance to parents and athletes.
Why is this important and why me? I currently coach part time as a volunteer. I will be retiring from my full time occupation shortly intending to move into coaching full time. I’m committed to developing young athletes in my town and providing the best service i can for them.
Brian,
I have been blown away from what I’ve been exposed to on your website. I am a Physical Therapist Assistant and a TPI certified golf fitness instructor. I really want to broaden my knowledge on youth training and nutrition in order to become self employed. This will allow me the capability to bring physical culture back into peoples lives and pump out some great young athletes in my area. That is why I would like a copy the Youth Nutrition Specialist certification. My nutrition question is; what is the best diet for a young golfer or athlete to keep up energy levels during training?
Thanks Mitchell
HI Brian,
I would like the Nutrition Certification to aide me with the business of helping PE Teachers, parents and students live healthier lives. I am working to provide students with tools to choose a healthier lifestyle and the nutrition education piece is often missing for many of them! Teachers and coaches are often asking for advice and any additional education I can receive is always beneficiatl! I am looking forward to Tuesday’s webinar!
Thanks for all you do!
Betty
During a summer strength and conditioning program for football, players often stay the same or get worse in weightroom strength because of the amount of running despite 4 days a week in the weightroom. Why is this and what can be done to reverse this without decreasing the running program workload?
Hi Brian,
I would love to get your nutrition certification because I am the VP (soon to be president I hear) of my son’s water polo team, I am also the team manager, head chaperone and overall team mom as well for his water polo, lacrosse and swim club. As such I am in charge of creating all of the meal plans when we are away at tournaments so I want to ensure that these children are nutritionally ready for the amount of games they will play in a short period of time. I would love to start a program with the coaches in my community to help them plan for their team players to live healthy lives both on and off the field, or in and out of the pool. Most of these coaches are people just like me, parents doing the best we can, but although we may have the best intentions, we by no means are qualified. My certification would be a small start, but it would be a start in the right direction.
I am also in the process of getting my fitness certification and soon after I would like to get your youth fitness, strength and conditoning and of course the nutrition course. I am doing this because I live in a town where we have the younget population average in Canada, with over 27% of our population being under the age of 17. I worry because being such an active mom with my son’s sports I see kids everyday show up to games after having eaten horrible things. One child showed up to a football game after eating 3 big macs, I also have some father’s who have told me their carbs were french fries, because after all they are made of potatoes, so that is their needed carbs, this before 3 back to back games! I would love to have the certification so I could offer parents meal plans that are quick, easy and healthy so these kids can get the nutrition they need. After all when that child was 20 minutes into the football game it was him who suffered as he began to throw up all over the field.
I feel if I was certified, then I could hand out game day meal plans and even just general meal plans to the team as team manager, and I would hope it would be seen as a gift from someone who has the knowledge to help, rather then just a nosy mom!
Children and often their parents just don’t realize how much children need to grow and especially to play at these competitive levels. I am certainly no expert myself and that is why I would love to have this certification. I do the best I can at planning these meals and hope that I am doing it correctly, but I would find this course completely valuable in the beginning of setting a new standard of health for these children, if nothing else, while they are in my care.
Thank you for your time, and for creating a high standard in youth fitness and nutrition!
Heather
Hello Mr. Grasso,
Your nutrition program sounds like just the thing I need for my students. I was recently hired on at Job Corp in Albuquerque and I have the job of a recreation aide. The students are 16-24 years of age and are considered at-risk individuals. The truth is, these guys have never been introduced to proper nutrition or exercise. I’m going to teach them though, everything I know and anyway I can do it. I’m in a good position to do some positive things for these young adults and I could use the help. Thanks!
I’ve switched from regular pasta products to Barilla Plus pasta. It’s made with lentils, chickpeas, eggwhites, spelt, barley, flaxseed, oat fiber and oats. I like the flavor much better than the whole wheat pasta I’ve tried,plus it has a lot of fiber, protein and omega-3. Do you think this is a good choice?
I have already posted a question about the protein shake and your thoughts about their use in adolescents. However, you wanted to know the reason why I would want this certiification. I too, have a “story”. I am a recovering anorexic/bulemic. I say that in the sense that I am no longer considered anorexic/bulemic, however, those urges and feelings are always there, just like a recovering alcoholic. I would love to have the certification to be able to teach the children the proper way to nutrition with their sports training. As when I was in high school many years ago, there were no such thing as a nutrition specialist. And as we all know girls especially are vulnerable to eating disorders. Because in girls minds the fastest way to lose weight is to stop eating all together. And once they start seeing that they actually lose weight fast then the cycle begins. Having someone who not only has gone through the experience of an eating disorder, but can also provide nutritional support would be a great benefit to any program for counseling these young athletes without the hefty price. Plus it would help in my own family with three children who are active in sports year round. I am looking forward to webinar! Thanks
Hi Brian,
I currently work with middle school athletes to Juniors in High School preparing them to play their respective sport at the next level (High School / College). Every Athlete I work with performs the Athletic Performance Test which is a baseline performance test that is valid, standardized and backed by normative data.
I do not use the word “combine”. Having 2 athletes I have sat through and wasted countless dollars on combines. Get ranked or rated is not the way to the next level. Little parents know that the money they have spent leads to nowhere land.
I can rant later; Every athlete is provided a ranking however with a training program that is sport and position specific. The ranking is developed by the use of normative data. The piece of “Test the Nation” I am missing for the athletes and their parents is the nutrition piece.
I have purchased every program you and your team have developed and I feel the opportunity to attach the IYCA Nutrition Certification will benchmark Athletic Performance Testing. Although I have a business I am out of work at my regular job training Federal Law Enforcement Officers with a back injury (spinal fusion L4-L5, L5-S1). Needless to say money is tight and the ability to purchase a 300.00 program is not an option.
Brian, I respectfully request that I am considered for a free Nutrition Certification Program. Keep up the great work you are a difference maker……Jeff
Although carbs and protein in the right ratio, 4-1 pre and during, 3-1 after, have been proven to boost anabolic response to training, is feeding kids sugar in any circumstance better than eating real food? Is it really worth putting any kid on supplements before the age of 18? And would one sugar be better than another as far as positive effects on the body? i.e. better to use a natural sugar like honey for quick carbs as opposed to a manufactured sugar that comes in a retail sport drink?
I would like to obtain the Nutrition Certification for support. There always seems to be that section of the general public that won’t even try something unless there is some type of “official” proof that can justify the means. Even though nutrition as well as fitness can be looked at from so many angles with many of them conflicting, any type of support always helps.
what’s your philosophy on drinking water with meals?Some experts say water dilutes the digestive juices that are breaking down the food.Other experts say that this is not detrimental as there is enough gastric juices to compensate.
Two boys 16y/o athletes, one 5’10 and the other 5’2. Would their intake of nutrients differ because of size or be the same because they both are the same age??
Guys,
Common question amongst my soccer players & parents is what should they eat pre & post match + any time related issues ie no major meal 90 mins before game or ensure the body is fed in the golden hour post game.
Why would I want the ceritifcation? It seems simple to me. I want to be able to help all kids be healthier. I want to help youth athletes perform their best, but I also want to be able to help the less athletic and overweight children to learn both healthy nutrition and exercise habits. I was overweight my entire life until I got into college and started to train consistenly. I remember how hard the other kids could be on me, and no kid deserves to have to go through that if they can avoid it. As far as athletics go, I’m studying to be a personal trainer and would love to work with youth atheletes. I think thei certification would really put me on a good track to achieving my goals of helping today’s youth.
I just got certified by the IYCA as a youth fitness specialist, and am about to start up my own youth fitness programs. I would love to get this certification to go along with the one that I just got to help compliment the fitness part of the program I am getting ready to start.
A question that I have is if youi believe it is better to try and educate the kids more on the nutrition, or would it be more benificial to try and educate the parents on what their kids need to be eating since they are the ones that are buying and cooking the food?
Why do I want the cert? Simply because I want the information that the IYCA offers, because it is the best source from the experts in the youth fitness field. Like Brian mentioned, it builds credibility and creates confidence in my skills and ability to teach others.
athletes that are working out, how long between meals? How long between eating anything?
breakfast-lunch-dinner how often should food be takem between meals?
the reason I want it for free because I donate all my time to trtaining athletes.
As a 50th birthday present to myself, I dedicated myself to to developing proper exercise and nutrition habits. With the help of my nutritionist and personal trainer, I succeeded in losing 55 lbs and reducing body fat from 28% to 13%, avoided taking statins for high cholesterol and high triglycerides, got off the two anti hypertensive medications I was on, and have maintained my healthy lifestyle for the past 3 years. My only regret is that I did not fully understand the importance of proper nutrition at a much younger age. As a golf professional and fitness trainer, i would like to be able to impact the lives of the young athletes who I train, and the credibility of certification from your Youth Fitness association would be a great tool to add to my motivational efforts.
I’m interested in the certification because I have a couple of daughters I want to keep healthy and informed as they grow. Not to mention learning will always help me provide a better service for the young athletes I work with.
I am a middle school PE teacher as well as a coach for athletes of ages 7-15 for a variety of sports. At 54 years old I am in pretty decent shape and even after a couple of minor knee surgeries my body is still functioning well on the field and I am rarely sick. I’d like to take credit for this, but truth be told I haven’t done anything special along the way even up to now regarding my nutrition to deserve the state at which I am operating from right now. Or am I?
I’d like to pass on basic information to my students and athletes that might bring them success with their health and their performance and I’d like to know more of what to tell them besides the basic macro-nutrient information that has guided me. What more would you tell me?
Why: as I unroll my family fitness events (offered free to the underprivileged and at a price for those who can afford), I include free talks on nutrition on the back-end (you know, get ’em all sweaty and ready to rest and then hit them with the powerful food info). Your certification will help me reach a lot of families…
I am new to working with kids and it is something I want continuing education for and this would be a huge help! Thanks!!
Hi Brian,
My nutrition question is in relation to children aged between 7 to 12 years of age. What is the best foods to eat in the days before a major athletics competition and on the day of competition including breakfast and throughout the day? Some of the children have difficulty eating on the day due to nerves and stress of competition and some events are not till later on in the day. Obviously, they would need the energy and nutrition to perform at their best even towards the end of the day. Also I would like to know whether supplementation is necessary at these ages and if so, what type of supplements are best.
I would like the certification so that I could advise the group of children that I help coach for athletics training for optimal nutrition for their best performance in the sport. Correct nutritional information would be beneficial for both optimal performance in sport as well as for general health and wellbeing of the children.
Thanks,
David
It’s hard to get parents to understand how important and the huge role nutrition plays in the athletic performance and over all well being of their child. I believe your certification will be a huge asset in informing parents of the importance of nutrition and hopefully give them the push they need to start on a healthy nutritional path. Thanks so much..
Hi Guys,
The reason that I think I should get the nutrition certification is because as a fitness professional and sports coach
I very rarely see athletes that have both the nutrition component down as well as the training.
I feel the certification would give me a ready made system that is proven to attack where the problem is…the parents.
Parents buy the groceries and if I could show them what exactly their kids should be eating, as well as why there would
be a lot more healthy kids around. It hurts to see kids living a sedentary lifestyle and very overweight. It is time to attack
This problem head on by educating as many people as possible. I would reach out through my free clinics, school presentations,
Gym presentations, seminars, and organization. I think that nutrition will be one of the most important components of a healthy youth
And adult athlete. I also believe that the IYCA is doing an incredible job to provide all the resources a youth fitness professional would need.
Thanks.
Jimmy Lamour
whats the best supplement to take that will help me gain weight and bulk up?………………
What is a good alternative to Soda and sugar laced snacks? I know so many kids drink so much soda and other sugar snacks… what can we do to help them get great healthy snacks that will give them the taste they crave?
I see so many people here for the Certification and all are great candidates. But I am going to talk about why I believe I am the best candidate. Growing up in rural Minnesota and really having many struggles…. sports were a release for me. I would shoot hoops in freezing cold weather because I loved it so much. I wanted to be the best and I believe I really became the best athlete that I could become. I was The first athlete to ever play college sports in my extended family.
In the same way, I know that my life would be very different without sports. I know that without fitness things would have been much different in a negative way. My passion is for truly helping people and I want more than anything to break into the youth fitness world. I know that this is the best organization for youth fitness.
Ever since I was young I wanted to be a coach but wanted to start out at high level and quickly realized that is not how things work. You see my coaches were my mentors they helped me so much and I want to give that back.
Since then I have helped the adult population get fit and healthy but truly want to get into youth fitness. My passion, my desire, and my integrity to help others makes me the best candidate. Finally, the obstacles I faced were great and I know that there are kids out there that want to be more active. They want to be show appreciation and they want to succeed in life. Words cannot express how much I want this!
Jeremy Belter
What is a simple pre competition meal that can be easily digested. My players are nervous before competition and eating becomes difficult. Also my son is vegitarian and has been all his life. What do you recommend as a post training meal.
Thank you. Franky
I am just starting to get involved in youth fitness/training and was hoping to get some guidelines for different age ranges regarding nutrition and what is necessary for different age brackets. For ex.how much protein, etc should a 9 yr old, 13yr old or 18yrold be getting.
Does it depend on the individual? The amount of training they are doing?
I wonder how we can uncover more information about nutrition for youth. The labels on food is for adult daily allowances and requirements. How can we find out how many calories daily a child needs at 8, 10, 13, etc? What about fat/carb intake? I don’t know if this information is readily available, or where to find it if it is available. I am looking forward to this seminar to learn more about applying nutrition to children’s needs.
I wonder how we can uncover more information about nutrition for youth. The labels on food is for adult daily allowances and requirements. How can we find out how many calories daily a child needs at 8, 10, 13, etc? What about fat/carb intake? I don’t know if this information is readily available, or where to find it if it is available. I am looking forward to this seminar to learn more about applying nutrition to children’s needs.
I forgot to add why I’d like the Youth Nutrition Certification. I want to know more about nutrition as it applies to youth. We know a lot of info for adults but not enough about children, in my opinion. I want to encourage nutrition and health wellness in my home but also serve the community with vital information to assist the children in being healthier, more active, and have a positive approach to good nutrition. I would like to incorporate this with a positive view on exercise as well. We need to be well informed to combat obesity and encourage children to learn at an early age to take care of their bodies.
I would love to obtain the certification in order to help myself as well as my own children and the ones I will be training. I have IBS/colitis and can not eat many of the foods that are suggested for good nutrition. I work out everyday and do not get enough of the right nutrition to replace everything I burn off. I do not eat meat.Is a protein shake enough?
My 9 yr old is falling into my eating habits, I try to explain to her why I don’t eat veggies. etc, but it doesn’t seem to be getting through. She is very active in soccer and basketball and as I approach the teen years I am very concerned with her nutrition.
The link between nutrition and fitness is KEY to me and my family, including my extened family of young athletes!
The reason why I want the no charge copy of the Youth Nutrition Certification is not to just hang it on the wall. I want it because of what you have to offer and the education that it brings. Also it’s a good thing to get it at no cost.
I know how to train and instruct clients. But when it comes to nutrition, I know what I know. But it helps to have more education and a certification to back it up.
I hope I get it!
Kenneth Reed
In working with young gymnasts I’ve noticed that none of them have much endurance! All their routines are 2-3 min long, and they train with very short bursts of speed or strength. This being the case, should we place less of an emphasis on carbs (ie keep intake moderate) in their training program and more emphasis on high quality proteins and fats?
I would love a free certification in Youth Sports Nutrition b/c I can apply this knowledge immediately with the gymnasts I work with, AND I have partnered with the hospital here and Northern AZ Healthcare’s Childhood Obesity Clinic and work with young teens who are being strongly encouraged to start exercising. I have two young athletes of my own who snowboard, mtn bike, dance, etc and I try to teach them to the best of my ability how be the best they can be!!!!