Mental Health Matters!
Strong Bodies, Strong Minds: The Importance of College Athlete Mental Health
By Brady Lynch|March 13, 2023
Athletes are always taught physical skills from an early age…but it is so rare that we are given the mental skills that would benefit us in the many aspects of...
Breaking up is hard!
A Healthy Relationship? 7 Signs You Need to Break Up With Your Nutritionist
By Bella Nevin|March 8, 2023
It seems like everyone harps on your nutrition when you're a collegiate athlete. People are constantly telling you what you should and shouldn't eat, how much you should be eating,...
Recovery is Key!
The 3 Cornerstones of Recovery for Athletes
By Rhys Davies|March 8, 2023
There are hundreds of new and different ways that are said to be able to enhance recovery after performance. Online gurus, professors, trainers, coaches, and whoever else it may be...
Re-fuel with confidence!
Post-Performance Nutrition For Athletes: Follow the 4 R’s of Refueling
By Rhys Davies|March 7, 2023
Having trouble figuring out what's best to eat after exercise? Luckily for athletes, it's fairly simple to figure out a good refueling routine. Following the 4 R's of rehydration, refuel,...
Eat Up!
Hungry? 5 Easy and Nutritious Snacks for Busy Athletes
By Kelly Wick|February 17, 2023
It's easy for college athletes to forget meals when they have busy schedules with back-to-back classes, practices, and other obligations–but eating nutrient-dense foods before and after workouts or on off-days...
Be in the Know!
9 Answers to Common Concussion Questions for Collision Sport Athletes
By 2aDays Staff|February 14, 2023
Cliff Robbins is a CTE researcher who has experience working with the Concussion Legacy Foundation and as a Study Coordinator at the CTE Center at Boston University. Additionally, Robbins has authored...
Ouch!
What if I’m Injured During the Recruiting Process? 5 Former College Athletes Weigh In
By 2aDays Staff|February 3, 2023
Having an injury while going through the recruiting process can be scary as well as frustrating. At 2aDays, our job is to give you as much information as possible so...
Ouch!
No Pain, No Gain? Dealing with Chronic Pain as a Division I Athlete
By Claire O'Neil|January 27, 2023
These days, athletes grow up exceeding the recommended amount of daily training for their sport. The American Heart Association recommends that “kid's 6-17 years old should get at least 60...
No Shame!
“Not Good Enough”: The Impact of Body Shaming on Athlete Mental Health
By Jennifer Cone|January 24, 2023
“I experienced body-shaming from my coach–it made me feel like I was not good enough.” These are the words of Kristi*, a Division I athlete who has been struggling with...
Mental Health Matters
Ouch! 17 Symptoms of Post-Injury Depression in Athletes
By Shelby Gonser|January 23, 2023
Injuries hurt–and in more ways than one. A study of 353 male college athletes from a variety of sports found 51% exhibited symptoms of depression after being injured and 12%...
Full Speed A-Head!
Handling Concussions Head On: Testing and the Role of Parents and Coaches in Concussion Treatment
By Shelby Gonser|January 9, 2023
Concussions are an extremely serious injury that requires attention and recognition immediately before another head injury has the possibility of occurring. Although they're serious in nature, they're also very common–an...
Don't Mouth Off!
Something to Chew On: 3 Mouth Guard Myths & Facts
By Saroya Tinker|January 3, 2023
Mouth guards are annoying pieces of rubber that make you mumble your words to your teammates, ruin your chirps to your opponents and are fun to chew on. Despite players...
Temps Down, Bottoms Up!
Stay Hydrated, Stay Warm: Try These 5 Hot Drinks for Hydration
By Kelly Wick|December 27, 2022
During the cold winter months, it can be hard to stay hydrated. Drops in temperature and heaters can cause dehydration and because people do not feel as thirsty in the...
Get Pumped!
Beyond the PSL: 3 Pumpkin Themed Recipes For Athletes Who Miss Pumpkin Spice Season
By Sammie Grant|December 22, 2022
Pumpkin spice season may be over, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the fall flavor year round! If you're forever craving the taste of a pumpkin spice latte, make...
Feast Week!
6 Festive Christmas Recipes for Athletes
By Kelly Wick|December 20, 2022
The holiday season can make it difficult for athletes to stay on track with their nutrition and fitness goals and disruptions in travel and diet can cause uneasiness for those...
Take Care of Yourself
Ouch! 5 Tips for Dealing With Nagging Pain and Minor Injuries as an Athlete
By Jenaro DelPrete|December 14, 2022
The physical nature of sports will come with the unfortunate reality of injuries. While not all injuries are season-ending or egregiously painful, any injury will affect an athlete's performance or...