Seasoned Advice for Youth Athletes
Are you an athlete age 13-24 who struggles with performance anxiety, workload balance, nutrition, willpower, procrastination, or whatever…?
Words of Woodski
Making big strides in sports
Hey Woodski! I'm not that tall. Which I'm fine with but are there exercises to lengthen my stride? Hopeful Strider, age 16 (female, track and Nordic skiing) Dear Hopeful Strider,Yes!...
Making big strides in sports
Hey Woodski! I'm not that tall. Which I'm fine with but are there exercises to lengthen my stride? Hopeful Strider, age 16 (female, track and Nordic skiing) Dear Hopeful Strider,Yes!...
Play it smart after a concussion
Hey Woodski! I recently got a concussion. No symptoms anymore but I find myself playing cautiously. How do I overcome that? Heads Up, age 15 (male, soccer and basketball) Dear...
Play it smart after a concussion
Hey Woodski! I recently got a concussion. No symptoms anymore but I find myself playing cautiously. How do I overcome that? Heads Up, age 15 (male, soccer and basketball) Dear...
Eating to go the distance
Hey Woodski! I like to bike and run long distances. If I eat before I go I get stomach cramps. I know it’s good to have eaten something, but I...
Eating to go the distance
Hey Woodski! I like to bike and run long distances. If I eat before I go I get stomach cramps. I know it’s good to have eaten something, but I...
Staying up late and yawning the next day
Hey Woodski!I’m having trouble getting to sleep. My day is so busy with school and travel and homework that I just need time for myself. I stay up late and...
Staying up late and yawning the next day
Hey Woodski!I’m having trouble getting to sleep. My day is so busy with school and travel and homework that I just need time for myself. I stay up late and...
Don't sweat it
Hey Woodski!Could my diet be affecting how much I sweat? Cause it is so much more than everyone else! Sweat T. Athlete, age 16 (female, track & field hockey)Dear Sweat...
Don't sweat it
Hey Woodski!Could my diet be affecting how much I sweat? Cause it is so much more than everyone else! Sweat T. Athlete, age 16 (female, track & field hockey)Dear Sweat...
Focus on nutrition basics before nutrition hacks
Hey Woodski!What is optimal nutrition for pre- and post- workout for recovery and strength gains? Gainer Gabe, age 14 (male, hockey)Dear Gainer Gabe,Wayne Gretzky, one of the greatest hockey players...
Focus on nutrition basics before nutrition hacks
Hey Woodski!What is optimal nutrition for pre- and post- workout for recovery and strength gains? Gainer Gabe, age 14 (male, hockey)Dear Gainer Gabe,Wayne Gretzky, one of the greatest hockey players...