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Michelle Doel, a board-certified functional medicine health coach, specializes in teen wellness and a whole-athlete approach. She helps young athletes optimize their performance on and off the field through a holistic approach to health. In this episode, Michelle discusses the role of wellness coaches and how they support teenage athletes. She emphasizes the importance of sleep and provides tips for getting quality sleep. Michelle also talks about the significance of nutrition and shares guidelines for fueling the body properly. Additionally, she explores the power of mindset and how it can impact an athlete's performance.
Takeaways
A wellness coach specializes in optimizing the performance of teenage athletes through a holistic approach to health.
Quality sleep is crucial for athletes, with around 8 hours being the optimal amount for high school kids.
Nutrition plays a significant role in an athlete's performance, and it's important to focus on real, whole foods that are close to their original form.
Mindset is key for athletes, and developing a growth mindset can help them overcome challenges and perform at their best.
Michelle offers a 10-week program that focuses on nutrition, sleep, mindset, movement, and habit formation to help athletes make positive changes and enhance their performance.
Timestamps
01:27 The Role of a Wellness Coach for Teenage Athletes
02:59 The Importance of Quality Sleep for Athletes
07:09 Fueling the Body Properly: Nutrition Tips for Athletes
14:00 The Power of Mindset in Athletic Performance
26:03 The 10-Week Program: Making Positive Changes for Enhanced Performance
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