News for the Nation Blog

The Problem With Youth Sports
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The Problem With Youth Sports

As a company that interacts with youth sports coaches and families daily, here are what we feel are the problems in youth sports today and what we can do about them.

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Why You Should Assess (Test) Your Athletes
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Why You Should Assess (Test) Your Athletes

Preface: This blog is speaking mostly to high school football coaches because of the high involvement and acceptance of strength and conditioning in their programs, but any coach can and should assess their athletes.

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Navigating Drive Throughs
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Navigating Drive Throughs

Traveling for sport can pose many challenges, including changing the way an athlete eats. In some cases, aside from packing a cooler with snacks and small meals, fast food drive throughs may be the only option.

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New Sports Performance and Nutrition Podcast Debuted
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New Sports Performance and Nutrition Podcast Debuted

ACES Nation has released a new podcast titled, News for the Nation. This podcast is hosted by ACES Nation's in-house specialists, Zack Wallace and Claire Igoe, in the fields of athletic performance and sport nutrition.

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Nutrition While Traveling
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Nutrition While Traveling

Traveling is a common part of life for most athletes. Eating while traveling for a tournament or competition can be challenging. Whether you’re traveling down the road, across the state/country or internationally, the goal is to arrive ready to compete.

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Top 5 Reasons to Work with a Sports Dietitian
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Top 5 Reasons to Work with a Sports Dietitian

Sports dietitians understand the intricacies of human metabolism, nutrient-drug interactions, specific dietary needs for athletes and warning signs of disordered eating and eating disorders.

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Reducing Sports Related Injury
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Reducing Sports Related Injury

Ever wonder what a professional in athletic performance would tell you about the things that are actually in your control to avoid getting injured? Here are a few tips from our team:

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