Blog for Parents of Young Athletes

Allison Tropf earned her B.S. in Dietetics at Michigan State University and her M.S. in Exercise Physiology at Eastern Michigan University. As an avid body builder, a marathon runner, and an ex-collegiate gymnast and diver, Allison specializes in educating athletes about nutrition strategies to reach their unique goals. She’s the founder of Alt Performance Nutrition in Michigan USA where she…

Kylene holds a B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics, an M.S. in Exercise Physiology and is board certified in sports nutrition. As a former Division I Track and Field athlete, she specializes in nutrition for performance while taking into account food sensitivities, gut health, and nutrient deficiencies. By creating personalized fueling strategies, she has helped to improve the health and performance of thousands…

Nathan graduated from The University of Central Florida with a B.S. in Biology. Later, he attended Florida International University and received an M.S. degree in Dietetics and Nutrition. His mission is to help others understand that BALANCE is key to living a healthy life, both physically and mentally. Nathan is one of the founders of Nutrition for Performance in Miami, Florida where he works…

Andrea Sorinas earned her degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics and specialized in obesity, clinical nutrition, and food science. She currently runs her own online private practice where she advices her clients via telephone and/or Skype or video calls. She’s dedicated to offering her clients expert advice in terms of nutrition and lifestyle choices so they can live healthier and…

Antonio graduated from Florida International University in Miami with a B.S. in Biology, a B.A. in Chemistry, and an M.S. degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. His passion is to teach others how healthy lifestyle modifications can optimize performance in ALL areas of life. Antonio is one of the founders of Nutrition for Performance in Miami, Florida where he works hard…

For natural grass, for artificial fields, for indoor soccer, or for concrete tracks. For strikers or for central defenders. No matter what kind of soccer you play, today you have a soccer boot tailored to your needs. which soccer boots are the best for a natural grass pitch, and to avoid injuries, can you use the same footwear to play…

A unique camp which complements academic education with vocational training. This leadership camp is aimed at young people between the ages of 13 and 18 years who are looking for an inspiring way to spend part of their summer this year. It is a 3 week camp which takes place at 3 prestigious international universities and is the perfect option for ambitious…

As the home of many sports including football, golf, and rugby, the United Kingdom is the perfect destination for a sports summer camp. Every year, students from all over the world travel to the British Isles to attend sports programs and summer camps in the UK. Would you like to practice soccer, tennis, or golf, in a country whose passion for these…

Some people are born to coach. While most youngsters are enjoying themselves on the pitch and dreaming of becoming a professional sports athlete, others are already taking notes and planning their next training session. To get a glimpse inside the mind of such an individual, we spoke to Oliver Davies, soccer coach and founder of Swerve Soccer Camps in the UK. Oliver stepped onto the coaching…

We are always looking for top soccer training tips and advice for young players. After all, it is our quest to help budding players, parents and coaches to understand the many challenges they may face on the road to becoming a professional. For our latest words of wisdom we turned to Aaron Conniff-Broome, Head Coach at ACB Football Coaching. Aaron is currently an FA Level 2 and FA Youth Module…