Playtri Sarasota Blog

This post from the Drowning in the Shallow blog effectively outlines the direction I am trying to move as a coach, and the direction I want all of our youth coaches to move in long-term: "The Way of the Silent...

Parents, In case you hadn't noticed, it got a bit brisk this weekend. Cold weather presents a different challenge for athletes practicing outside, and when you add precipitation proper gear becomes even more crucial. Athletes will get more out of...

Are your kids willing to "fail for the future?" Read this article, and think about the choice your child would have made in this situation - and how we can encourage them to take risks in sport that will lead...

Parents are always asking about nutrition for young athletes - below is a comprehensive guide provided by US Youth Soccer that I think does a pretty good job hitting the major points. For those who like a lower grain diet,...

Parents, As the off-season draws to an end, it's time to start looking towards race-specific skills again. At Team Playtri, we will begin to work on transitions this month, since our first team triathlon is March 3rd. The primary goals...

Parents in our program know that I am a little obsessed with strength training and conditioning, especially during the off-season. Our owner, Ahmed, has had to order all manner of equipment at my request over the years, including (but not...

Parents, we spend a lot of time emphasizing the importance of proper bike helmet fit for our athletes - here is a great resource from Bicycling to give you the basics of how to make sure your athlete's helmet fits properly: Wear...

Race season is here, and it's time to think about your athlete's race day nutrition plan. Following are my general recommendations for different ages and distances - please keep in mind, this is general, meaning it might not be perfect for...

I first started coaching youth triathlon back in 2009. At the time, all I knew was that we needed the kids to swim, bike and run fast and often, do it safely, and have a good attitude. Fast forward to...