Basketball Athlete Nutrition Links

Are Nutrition Needs the Same for All Young Athletes?

Nutrition is an important part of athletics for athletes of all ages. Young athletes are still growing, which means parents, athletes and coaches need to focus on a balanced diet and sufficient calorie intake that match training programs.

Sidney's Strengths: You've Probably Seen His Face Before

If you're looking for a story about hard work and discipline, then look no farther than the cover of the March issue of Men's Health magazine, which features former Lakeland resident Sidney Wilson.

Physicians, athletic leaders caution against dangers of using creatine

Derek Bartel spends about $80 a month on the controversial dietary supplement creatine. He has two goals: increase muscle mass and improve his ability to perform on the basketball court.

Diet plays important role in LSU athletes’ health, well-being

By: Albert BurfordNutritionist helps all Tiger teams It's no secret how much time student-athletes dedicate to achieving excellence. Nights spent in the weight room and afternoons spent running sprints are just some of the ingredients in the recipe to make an elite athlete. But the training doesn... ;

Ability Athletics Set to Host Army/Navy Athletes, Clinics Saturday & Sunday

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Penn State Ability Athletics program is excited to announce a collaboration with the Navy Safe Harbor Army Wounded Warriors to host adaptive athletes this weekend in several disciplines.