Blog for Parents of Young Athletes

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…

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…

When children practice sports regularly, their nutrition not only affects their energy, but also their development, recovery and endurance. Good sports nutrition for children is key for them to perform at their best and, above all, to avoid problems such as fatigue, dehydration or even injury. Many parents wonder what to include in their athletic children’s diet and how to…

Coaching youth soccer isn’t easy. The ultimate goal of youth coaches is to develop talented soccer players and prepare them for the competition that lies ahead. That being said, a winning record is important if they want their players to be recognized as having potential. It’s clear that soccer coaches have their own unique youth soccer coaching styles to find…