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Hi Coaches!

You have one of the most influential roles in the lives of young athletes.

Your words and actions create the environment where your athletes learn and grow–with a lasting impact that will help shape their physical and mental well-being both on and off the field. It is so important to be aware that research suggests athletes are about three times more likely to develop an eating disorder than non-athletes for a variety of reasons. 

You can change this for your athletes with some basic awareness and education on how to create an environment where young athletes can thrive–mentally and physically.

Take the Coaches Challenge

Getting in the game for young people

The five-week Coaches Challenge is all about learning how to effectively talk with young people about healthy body image and behaviors that support their play and life. Sign up to receive emails each week, highlighting specific words and phrases that you can use with the kids you coach, including information about why the word or phrase matters, opportunities for self-reflection, and suggested action steps that you can take immediately at your next practice or game.

Are you ready to get started?

Game On! I'm In

Are you ready to get started?

Game On! I'm In
FROM COACHES LIKE YOU
There can be negative associations with certain foods. We all have done it! I working with kids I became more aware of the problem and developed a more comprehensive view of the issues. The program was transformative for me and how I approach coaching.
Evan
Middle School Coach
There can be negative associations with certain foods. We all have done it! I working with kids I became more aware of the problem and developed a more comprehensive view of the issues. The program was transformative for me and how I approach coaching.
Evan
Evan
Middle School Coach
It’s a great coach's tool for building healthy relationships with food and body. I became more aware of word and food choices. As a team, I really liked the last week and how the focus on everyone’s uniqueness adds to the team as a whole.
Allie
Middle School Coach
It’s a great coach's tool for building healthy relationships with food and body. I became more aware of word and food choices. As a team, I really liked the last week and how the focus on everyone’s uniqueness adds to the team as a whole.
Allie
Allie
Middle School Coach
We are all busy and there is mis-messaging all over the place when it comes to food, health and our children. It’s great to have a trusted organization to give us talking points, activities and a plan for our young athletes. Educating them from the start on good choices will set the expectations for later in life.
Steph
Athletic Trainer
We are all busy and there is mis-messaging all over the place when it comes to food, health and our children. It’s great to have a trusted organization to give us talking points, activities and a plan for our young athletes. Educating them from the start on good choices will set the expectations for later in life.
Steph
Steph
Athletic Trainer

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More Resources for Coaches

Here’s our latest resources specifically designed for coaches to support young athletes’ positive body image and relationship with food in youth sports.
What is Diet Talk and Why is it harmful?

What is Diet Talk and Why is it harmful?

Nov 3, 2021

“NUTRITION MATTERS TO ME. But, you know what else matters to me? Not giving my kids a weird complex about food. I want to teach my kids that moderation is key and that even junk food has a place in our lives. Also I have a wicked sweet tooth and I want to have access...

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What to Say Coaches Challenge

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Take The Pledge

THE PLEDGE: I believe that words matter. I want to make a positive impact on the kids in my life by stopping harmful diet and weight talk. I am committed to making sure that every child gets a chance to develop healthy relationships with food and body.

 









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Shannon assists with the logistics of development and operations and making every day run as smoothly as possible. Her day-to-day focuses on our Recovery Support Program, budget management, events, and administrative support. She enjoys being part of the nonprofit world and finding ways to help enhance the organization. She has a heart for serving others and helping people succeed.

Shannon has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health & Exercise Science from Gustavus Adolphus College and a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) from Walden University.

Outside of work, you can find Shannon chasing her two girls around, attending sporting events and finding the next brewery or winery to explore.

Lindsay leads our operations, programming, fundraising, and communications to better fulfill our mission. She enjoys engaging with our supporters and stakeholders to build stronger connections to our work. Outside the office, you can find her planning her next trip, exploring the Twin Cities, or reading her book club’s latest pick.

With ten years of experience in nonprofit and foundation administration, Lindsay is a creative project manager working to strengthen all our operations. She loves being a part of a team deeply dedicated to discovering innovative and effective strategies to end eating disorders and is excited to invite others into this important work. Efficient and collaborative, she executes activity across all operations, including fundraising, events, communications, and programming. Lindsay has a bachelor’s degree in public relations from the University of Northwestern, St. Paul, and a fundraising certificate from the University of St. Thomas. She and her family live in Richfield, MN.

As Executive Director, Lisa leads WithAll’s strategic growth as a sustainable social enterprise dedicated to the prevention of and healing from eating disorders.

Lisa has more than 20 years of experience in public affairs, community relations, and law, and nearly 15 years of experience in non-profit leadership, most recently at Minnesota Public Radio/American Public Media. She is a graduate of Mitchell Hamline School of Law, a member of the Minnesota Bar, and a Minnesota Supreme Court appointee to Minnesota’s Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board. She volunteers with her daughter’s school and with youth sports.

Lisa does this work because she knows eating disorders are not a choice; they are deadly, and they are everywhere. She also knows kids are not born with harmful thoughts and actions around food or their body—and it’s our job as adults to keep it this way so they can focus their precious brains and time on things that matter.

Lisa finds laughter, all children, and the numerous variations of sparkling water to be delightful.