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The mental game, in writing.

Practical, research-backed ideas on confidence, composure, fueling, and keeping young athletes in the game.

Koomba · 2026-07-30

How to Fuel for Game Day: A Youth Athlete's Nutrition Timeline

A simple, hour-by-hour game-day fueling guide for young athletes: what to eat before, during, and after to compete and recover well.

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Koomba · 2026-07-30

Why Kids Quit Sports, and How the Right Coach Keeps Them in the Game

Most kids quit sports by their early teens, usually because it stops being fun. Here's what the research says and how good coaching changes it.

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Koomba · 2026-07-30

Composure Under Pressure: How Great Athletes Reset After a Mistake

The ability to reset after a mistake is a trainable skill. Here are the evidence-based techniques athletes use to stay composed under pressure.

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Koomba · 2026-07-30

Does Mental Skills Training Actually Improve Athletic Performance?

What the research actually shows: a 2024 meta-analysis of 111 studies found moderate to large gains in athletic performance.

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Koomba · 2026-07-30

Recovery Is a Skill: Sleep, Fueling, and Load Management for Young Athletes

Recovery drives performance and prevents injury. A practical, evidence-based guide to sleep, fueling, and training load for young athletes.

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Koomba · 2026-07-30

How to Choose a Performance Coach for Your Athlete: A Buyer's Guide

The credentials (CMPC, RDN/CSSD), safety checks, and questions to ask before you hire a performance coach for your young athlete.

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Koomba · 2026-07-30

Confidence Is Trainable: Helping Young Athletes Believe in Themselves

Confidence isn't a fixed trait. It's a trainable skill linked to better performance. What the research says and how parents can help athletes build it.

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Koomba · 2025-02-20

How Mental Performance Coaching is Changing Youth Sports

Why the best youth sports organizations are investing in mental performance before problems arise.

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