News for the Nation Blog

Are Lucky Charms Better Than Steak?
Having a foundational education in sports nutrition knowledge is so important to critically evaluate the information that is spread about food and nutrition.

Do You Know What’s In Your “Immune Health” Supplements?
A group of researchers purchased 30 featured immune health supplements from Amazon.com and analyzed them. This is what they found.

The Surprising Link Between Your Gut and Athletic Performance
Recent studies have shown that the health of our gut microbiome, which consists of trillions of bacteria living in our intestines, can have a profound impact on various aspects of our health, including our athletic performance.


You’re Dead Wrong About the Deadlift
The Deadlift is a common exercise used to develop lower body strength and power across multiple sports.

Athletes and Protein: Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Diet?
A recent study has the health and fitness industry questioning whether there is an upper limit to protein intake, particularly post-workout.

How to Maximize Scholarship Dollars
The college application process can be daunting even without considering the financial stress it can cause. Knowing where to source scholarship dollars can alleviate some of this pressure and get you started on the right foot.

Importance of Tracking and Record Keeping for Athletes
Whether you're a beginner or a professional, recording your progress can help you improve and achieve your goals.

Confused by the Concept of Muscle Confusion?
Let’s start by giving a better understanding of muscle adaptation. Your muscles make changes when going through exercise.

Why Athletes Should Create Vision Boards
Goal setting and vision boards are an integral part of the planning and motivation athletes need to perform at their best.

ACES Nation’s 2023 Gift Guide for Athletes
ACES Nation’s Holiday Gift Guide for Athletes - 2023

Turning the Page: ACES Nation's Visionary Journey from College Recruiting to Revolutionizing Youth Sports and Athlete Development
Beyond the Scoreboard: Transforming College Recruiting to Empower Every Athlete's Journey and Unveiling a New Vision for Sports Success

Unlocking Peak Performance: The Game-Changing Benefits of Time-Blocking For Athletes
In the world of sports, where milliseconds can make the difference between victory and defeat, athletes are constantly seeking ways to enhance their performance. One powerful tool that has gained popularity among elite athletes is time blocking. This strategic approach to managing time not only helps athletes optimize their training, but also contributes to their overall well-being and success.

Are Cool-Downs Outdated?
The traditional beliefs around this topic propose that active cool-downs improve sports performance, reduce injuries, and clear lactic acid from the muscles, amongst other things. However, long-standing views are not always in line with scientific fact.

Sports Nutrition for Young Athletes - Plant-Based Edition
I recently recorded a podcast with my colleague debunking a lot of the information in the documentary, “The Game Changers.” As a registered dietitian, I find it’s my job to spread awareness about the importance of sports nutrition education for young athletes as they are extremely impressionable.

Bridging the Performance Gap for Beginner and Developmental Players
A sad, but prevalent observation made during my time in the college coaching world is a simple one: the coaches who took raw, talented athletes and turned them into reliable, high-level performers were not the ones who got the recognition.

You’re Doing it Wrong, But You Don’t Have To - Youth Athletic Development Programs
I want to talk about an issue in youth training, from my perspective. Then, I want to talk about the elements that our year-long athletic development program includes and some insights as to why.

Why Athletes Need Nutrition Education
Nutrition Education from a Sports Dietitian Provides Significant Benefits for Division 1 Collegiate Athletes

5 Strategies to Overcome Defeat and Get More Wins
On a losing streak? Consistently making big mistakes at practice or during games? Check out these 5 tips for overcoming defeat and getting your head back in the game.

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.