Parent Resources

Raise a complete player.

Everything we wish every sports parent knew: how young athletes should eat, practice, sleep, and bounce back. Free for everyone, because better-supported kids make a better club.

🥗 Fuel

How to eat like an athlete

4 min read

What to Eat Before a Game

The 3-hour rule, the best pre-game plates, and what to skip so your player has energy in the fourth quarter.

3 min read

Hydration: The Easiest Performance Boost

Most kids show up already dehydrated. Here's the simple schedule that fixes it, and when sports drinks actually make sense.

3 min read

The Post-Game Window: Eating to Recover

The 60 minutes after hard play is when the body rebuilds. What to have in the car on the way home.

5 min read

The Everyday Athlete's Plate

No supplements, no complicated macros. How a growing player's normal week of eating should look.

🏀 Train

Practice that actually works

4 min read

The 10-Minute Daily Practice Plan

Ten focused minutes a day beats two distracted hours on Saturday. A plan that needs one ball and a patch of ground.

5 min read

Strength Training by Age: What's Safe, What Works

No, lifting won't stunt growth. But age changes what smart strength work looks like. A guide from 7 to 15.

4 min read

The Shooting Form Checklist Parents Can Actually Use

You don't need to be a coach to spot the big four form breaks. What to look for and what to say.

3 min read

Ball-Handling: The Living Room Routine

The handle is the one skill that needs zero space and zero equipment beyond the ball. A quiet-enough indoor routine.

😴 Recover

Sleep, rest, and injury prevention

4 min read

Sleep: The Real Performance Enhancer

Nothing legal improves a young athlete more than sleep. The numbers by age, and how to actually get there.

4 min read

Warm-Ups That Prevent Injuries (Not Just Delay Practice)

The 8-minute dynamic warm-up we use, why static stretching before play is outdated, and ankle care for basketball kids.

3 min read

Rest Days and the Overtraining Trap

More is not better for young athletes. The signs a kid needs rest, and why multi-sport play beats year-round basketball.

🧠 Mind

Confidence and mental game

5 min read

Building a Confident Player (Without Fake Hype)

Confidence comes from evidence, not compliments. The car-ride rule, handling bad games, and the routine before free throws.

🎬 Coach video lessons

Members get video breakdowns from our coaches: drills, form fixes, and film sessions, right in the parent portal.

Watch in the portal

These guides are general information for sports families, not medical or dietary advice. For anything specific to your child, talk to your pediatrician.