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Nutrition for athletic girls is a source of confidence!
March is National Nutrition Month and we'd like to share tips on good nutrition for girl athletes. Balance is key. It is important to include lean protein, nutrient rich carbohydrates...
When to Introduce Sports Bras to Your Tween Daughter
Studies show tween girls drop out of sports at approximately twice the rate of boys at the same age. As parents, we know the benefits of athletics goes far beyond...
The "why" of Dragonwing girlgear.
People often ask me why I am so passionate about sports and girls and I have a simple, important reason – we need this generation of girls, now more than...
Dynamic Stretching advice from Dr. Lindsay Di Stefano and Dragonwing
Spring sports tryouts are underway -and warming up safely is key to playing well and minimizing the risk of injury. In this blog, we asked Dr. Lindsay Di Stefano to...
Brand-New Resources Page
We have added a new Resources page to our sideline chatter blog! This resource page, entitled "Essentials for a Confident Girl Athlete" includes a growing list of tools that we...
4 Tips Every Young Athlete Should Know for Staying Hydrated
After a long, cold winter just about everywhere in the US, what a relief it is to have warmer weather and longer days. Practices and games that occur during the...
Are Sport Drinks Really Good For You?
In part 2 of our feature of nutritionist Kenlyn Young, the topic of healthy sports drinks is brought into the discussion. Is just water sufficient for an athlete? What about...
Snack on this: A nutritionist's perspective
As a practicing dietician in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Kenlyn Young has a lot of advice for athletes who depend on good nutritional practices for optimal performance. Snacking is an...
Combating the Cold Weather
As we trudge through the thick of winter, it becomes increasingly difficult to muster our strength and go outside to exercise. Whether it be a walk, run or an evening...
5 Running Tips for Non-Runners
Since my mother is such a powerful and voracious runner, I'm often asked “do you run?” The inquiry always puzzles me. Am I talented at running? No. Do I have...
Looking for a New Sport? Try Rock Climbing!
Hey Girlz 2 Women! I wanted to share a bit about a different sport- ROCK CLIMBING! If you've never tried it before, it is a blast. I know many people...
This one thing could keep your tween girl in sports
Thanks to Chris Deacon for her excellent journalism in the Sept 6 issue of Today's Parent. Her article follows! Studies show that girls start quitting sports in the tween years—this...