THE FUELED GYMNAST: COACHes SERIES
Learn about nutrition, recovery, athlete health, and team culture.
A four-part coach education series designed to help gymnastics coaches better understand fueling, recognize early warning signs, support recovery, and build a healthier culture around food and athlete health.
You don’t need to become a dietitian to better support your gymnasts.
But you do need to know what to look for.
You need to know when “they’re just tired” might be something more. You need to understand why recovery matters. You need to know how your words around food and bodies can affect your athletes.
And you need practical strategies you can actually use in your gym.
That’s exactly what we’ll cover in The Fueled Gymnast: Coaches Series.
“I finally had the energy to upgrade my last tumbling pass to a double back. And my legs don’t even feel dead after a floor routine!” – Level 10 Gymnast
Four Thursdays With Four Essential Conversations for Gymnastics Coaches
October 15 • October 22 • October 29 • November 5
12 PM ET / 9 AM PT
Every session will be recorded.
Register and you’ll have access to the recordings so you can watch the sessions you can’t make live, or revisit them later.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15th: 12pm ET / 9am PT
Sports Nutrition Basics for Coaches
What every gymnastics coach should know about fueling (even if you don’t have a nutrition degree).
We’ll cover:
- Why gymnasts need enough total fuel
- What carbs, protein and fat actually do
- Building balanced meals and snacks
- Pre- and post-practice fueling strategies
- Hydration basics
- Common nutrition misconceptions
- What coaches can do to support fueling without becoming the nutritionist
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22nd: 12pm ET / 9am PT
Early Warning Signs of Low Energy Availability, Before It Becomes RED-S
Because “they’re just tired” isn’t always just tired.
We’ll talk about the signs coaches may notice before an athlete develops a more serious health or performance problem.
You’ll learn about:
- Low energy availability
- RED-S
- Changes in energy and performance
- Poor recovery
- Repeated injuries
- Mood and behavior changes
- Menstrual and developmental concerns
- What coaches should say
- What coaches should NOT say
- When it’s time to involve parents and the athlete’s healthcare team
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29th: 12pm ET / 9am PT
Why Gymnasts Aren’t Rebounding & How to Get Them to Bounce Back
Training creates the stimulus. Recovery is where adaptation happens.
We’ll break down:
- What actually happens during recovery
- Why carbohydrates matter for replenishing fuel
- Protein and muscle repair
- Hydration
- Sleep
- Recovery between practices
- Signs an athlete isn’t recovering well
- Practical ways coaches can build recovery into the training environment
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5th: 12pm ET / 9am PT
Building a Culture of Fueling For Your Gym
Because you can’t build individual fueling habits inside a culture that constantly undermines them.
We’ll talk about:
- What a healthy fueling culture looks like
- Coach language around food and bodies
- Team snacks
- Meet-day fueling
- Supporting athletes who aren’t eating enough
- Working with parents
- Creating consistent expectations across your coaching staff
- What coaches say when an athlete talks about weight or food
- How to make fueling part of your team’s performance culture
Who is this for?
This series is for:
Whether you coach one athlete or an entire team, you’ll leave with practical information you can use immediately.
Choose Your Registration
Choose the option that best fits your role, schedule and goals. Whether you want to attend one workshop, complete the full series, or bring your entire staff, there’s a registration option to help you get the support you need. Every option includes practical education designed to help you apply what you learn in your gymnastics environment.
One workshop — $27 each
Choose the topic that is most important to you.
You’ll receive:
– Live workshop
– Recording
– Workshop resources
The Complete Four-Part Series — $75
The best option for individual coaches.
Get all four workshops for just $75.
That’s four hours of specialized gymnastics nutrition, recovery and athlete-health education for less than $19 per session.
Gym Staff Pass — $197
Bring your entire coaching staff.
One registration gives your gym access to all four workshops and recordings for your coaching team.
Perfect for gyms that want every coach using the same language and approach around fueling, recovery and athlete health.
VIP Gym Package — $297
Want help turning education into action?
The VIP Gym Package includes:
– Everything in the Gym Staff Pass
– All recordings and resources
– Gym Fueling Culture Audit/Checklist
– Coach Language Cheat Sheet
– Parent Conversation Guide
– 30-minute private call with Kerry
“My goal was to make the all-star team for regionals. Not only did I place 2nd AA, but I hit bars (my toughest event) in the last rotation and got 1st! This fueling stuff really works!” – Level 8 Gymnast
Your athletes don’t need perfect coaches.
They need informed ones.
You don’t need to diagnose RED-S, prescribe meal plans, or to become a sports dietitian.
But you can learn how to recognize the warning signs, support better fueling and recovery, communicate more effectively, and create an environment where your gymnasts are able to thrive.
Let’s build a more fueled gymnastics culture, together.