Seasoned Advice for Youth Athletes
Are you a competitive or elite youth athlete age 13-24 who struggles with performance anxiety, workload balance, nutrition, willpower, procrastination, or whatever…?
Words of Woodski
Finding your motivation for homework
Hey Woodski! My mom says sports is a privilege but I put it before school. How do you break the habit of putting off schoolwork? D Lay, age 14 (male,...
Finding your motivation for homework
Hey Woodski! My mom says sports is a privilege but I put it before school. How do you break the habit of putting off schoolwork? D Lay, age 14 (male,...
I'm not hungry in the morning, but everyone say...
Hey Woodski!I'm so tired of everyone telling me how important breakfast is when I just can't eat in the morning. Whether it’s a school or game day. What are some...
I'm not hungry in the morning, but everyone say...
Hey Woodski!I'm so tired of everyone telling me how important breakfast is when I just can't eat in the morning. Whether it’s a school or game day. What are some...
I choke during competition
Hey Woodski! Lately, I’m better in practice than I am in competition. During practice, I’m relaxed and focused. But during matches, everything falls apart. What’s going on?D. Jitters, age 20...
I choke during competition
Hey Woodski! Lately, I’m better in practice than I am in competition. During practice, I’m relaxed and focused. But during matches, everything falls apart. What’s going on?D. Jitters, age 20...
I used to win all the races, now the boys are w...
Hey Woodski! I’m an eighth grade runner and I used to win all the races, including against the boys. All of a sudden some of the boys are growing muscles...
I used to win all the races, now the boys are w...
Hey Woodski! I’m an eighth grade runner and I used to win all the races, including against the boys. All of a sudden some of the boys are growing muscles...
Stamina for 8 runs per day
Hey Woodski! During competition, I have eight runs in a day. I find myself getting tired. Is there something that I can eat to help me finish strong?Running on Empty,...
Stamina for 8 runs per day
Hey Woodski! During competition, I have eight runs in a day. I find myself getting tired. Is there something that I can eat to help me finish strong?Running on Empty,...
Bad breath
Hey Woodski, Help! I floss and brush my teeth daily, but I still have bad breath. So embarrassing!!Halitosis, age 14 (basketball) Dear Halitosis, This sounds like more than your basic...
Bad breath
Hey Woodski, Help! I floss and brush my teeth daily, but I still have bad breath. So embarrassing!!Halitosis, age 14 (basketball) Dear Halitosis, This sounds like more than your basic...