"No More Need Coach"-the RODHE SPORT Project

Authored by Rodhe Sport Athletes (RSA) You get out, what you put in. This statement embodies what our mentality towards nutrition should be as athletes. We can’t expect high-level results if we aren’t maintaining high-level nutrition. In this post, we’ll look at some best practices for improving dietary habits for athletes. EAT! Often times we find that the issue is not how much athletes are eating, but how little. At every level, athletes have busy schedules. It can be difficult to find time for meals between work, studies, and extra-curriculars, but skipping meals is detrimental to the growth and development...

Authored by RODHE SPORT ATHLETES (RSA) Stay Hydrated Summer training is perfect for most athletes, especially throwers. Sun, warm weather, and clear skies makes even the Midwest feel like California in the summer. However, with the increased heat and humidity, it’s pivotal that athletes stay properly hydrated during the summer. The consequences of dehydration are severe muscle cramping and heat-related illness. Drinking fluids when you’re thirsty means you’ve already lost. Hydration begins when you wake up, and continues throughout the day. Train Together Training partners can be a lifesaver for any athlete. It’s good to train independently from time to...

Authored by Rodhe Sport Athletes (RSA) Sacrifice. The separation between good athletes and great athletes can be summed up in that one word. As athletes, we naturally sacrifice. We give up weekends, time with friends, and a lot of other extra curricular activities to pursue something we love. There’s no shame in that, and it only strengthens our appreciation for the sport. However, these sacrifices are but a drop in the bucket in the grand scheme of things. To achieve greatness, we must make great sacrifices. That is where the line is drawn between good and great. So what are...

  Authored by Rodhe Sport Athletes (RSA) Dealing with Down-Phases While the highs of our sport bring great joy and feelings of accomplishment, dealing with the lows of training and competition can be disheartening for many throwers of all disciplines. It’s simple to put things in perspective when we experience victory or accomplish goals we’ve been working towards, but how we handle our low points and poor performance is what really shapes our character as athletes. Even the greatest names in track & field have dealt with down-phases, or times when performance, training, and results are low. However, their ability...

Authored by Rodhe Sport Athletes (RSA) Training vs. Practice These words that are often used interchangeably even though they do not have the same meanings. As a track and field athlete, should you be training or should you be practicing? Let’s identify the meanings of both words and determine which is better suited for athletes, specifically throwers.   Practice Practice is defined as, “repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill so as to acquire or maintain proficiency in it.” Pay close attention to the language used in this definition. The terms ‘proficiency’ and ‘maintain’ specifically stand out....