Perhaps the greatest determining factor of success as it relates to a HS athlete’s nutritional approach is the knowledge of his parents. Now of course we are not talking knowledge in the general sense and not even just in the general nutritional term. We are talking specifically to the knowledge the parent possess of their athletes nutritional needs and how those needs will in fact adjust depending on their developmental stage or their current physical demands. I have always said the hardest job on this planet is being a parent because you must serve all the varying demands of each kid, your family and ultimately (and usually last) yourself. This is why coming early in May, on the VeloU website, we will have an educational and sharing center just for parents. This can serve as a resource for all parents to not only learn how to best aid the needs of their athlete, but to also share in their experiences and struggles as they navigate this journey. We will cover a wide range of t...