What’s Included
Why nutrition is essential for growing young athletes
How to know if your child is eating enough to meet the demands of sport
Pre-training and match nutrition guidance
Recovery strategies to support performance and growth
Hydration advice for training and competition
Practical meal plans and balanced snack ideas
Colourful eating guidance to support overall health
A simple training and match day nutrition timeline showing what to eat and when
Who This Is For
Parents and guardians of young athletes aged 11–17
Families looking for practical sports nutrition advice
Young athletes training regularly or competing in sport
Coaches or anyone supporting the development of youth athletes
Format
Digital PDF download
27 pages
Instant access after purchase
Why It Helps
Sports nutrition doesn’t need to be complicated. This guide translates the latest research into clear, practical advice that busy families can use every day. By understanding the fundamentals of fuelling, hydration and recovery, you’ll be better equipped to support your child’s health, development and sporting performance. Created by Adam Lloyd MSc, Founder of Future Athletes, a registered Nutritional Therapist (mBANT), Academy Nutritionist at Cheltenham Town FC, and graduate of the Centre for Integrative Sports Nutrition (CISN). Adam specialises in youth sports nutrition and has supported hundreds of young athletes through evidence-based nutrition programmes and performance coaching.