L.A.Jets Relay Carnival 3.22.08

               Taylor, Janette, Lauren and Shante 1st Place                      Quite Fire Bantams Girl 4×100 Relay  Saturday was a beautiful day and great weather for a  track meet. As usual smiles for miles and  fun for all the youth athletes. See for yourself.                         Wanna see your child here next week? E-mail me a picture and information trackmom1@gmail.com  Until next [...]

Ten Mental Strategies For Your Youth Athlete

How do professional Olympic athletes do it, anyway? They exercise day after day, sometimes even two or three times a day. What drives them to keep trying? I assume you, like me, are not a professional or Olympic athlete, nor do you have the desire to be one. It is hard enough to keep on [...]

Reducing Your Stress Helps You And Your Youth Athlete

Continuing on the theme from yesterday of setting  good health and wellness examples for your children,  think about what you can do to improve the quality of your life which will enhance the quality of your child’s.   To be the best for our children we have to help ourselves  be the best emotionally and physically. Remember, to [...]

Setting A Better Example For Your Youth Athlete

 Set a better example While 15 percent of kids are overweight, that number pales in comparison to adults, a whopping 60 percent of whom are overweight or obese. A recent survey by the American Dietetic Association Foundation found that, more than anyone else, parents have the most potential to influence their children’s behavior, including their [...]

Juicing For A Great Energy Boost!

I really like juicing before a meet. It is quick, easy and provides lots of good nutrients.Lauren has  always liked my juicing,of course she frowns a bit at the green variety but with a little coaxing she takes that down too! Juicing is a great way to make sure your youth athlete starts the day off [...]