Fitness Testing Protocol - 2007/08
Parenting our little Olympians - November 15 2006 Presentation by Dr. John Dunn

The following articles are from the an educational DVD called > Successful Sport Parenting produced by the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) and USA Swimming.  The DVD includes video interviews with coaches, sports association Board Members as well as parents of elite athletes and provides useful information for parents of athletes.  It can be purchased at www.ussa.org.

Sport Parenting:

10 Commandments for Sport Parents
Parents: Keeping the Fun in Sport
How to be a Winning Parent
What Can You Do to Help Your Child at Practice?
On Praising Your Children
A Parent’s Questionnaire
An Athlete's Questionnaire
Getting Parents on the Team
Working WITH the Coach
Playing Favorites

Sport Nutrition:

Fueling for Performance
Nutrition for Recovery
Protein, Carbohydrates and Fat…..  The Energy Yielding Nutrients
Don’t Fear Carbohydrates
Keys to Hydration
Sports Drinks
Facts about Disordered Eating
Eating Disorders

Growth & Development:

Teaching Parents the Principles of Peak Performance
Children and Weight-lifting
FAQ’s: Training and Workout

Mental Skills:

Goal Setting and Mental Preparation