Responding to Supplement Questions When a Parent Asks "Should My Kid Take ?" --- The Situation A parent emails, texts, or approaches you at a meet: > "Coach, [Athlete Name] wants to start taking [creatine / pre-workout / protein powder / BCAAs]. What do you think?" --- Your Response (By Supplement) Pre-Workout Powder > "I appreciate you asking me first. Our team policy is that we do not recommend pre-workout products for HS athletes. Most contain 300+ mg of caffeine — eq...

Responding to Supplement Questions When a Parent Asks "Should My Kid Take ?" --- The Situation A parent emails, texts, or approaches you at a meet: > "Coach, [Athlete Name] wants to start taking [creatine / pre-workout / protein powder / BCAAs]. What do you think?" --- Your Response (By Supplement) Pre-Workout Powder > "I appreciate you asking me first. Our team policy is that we do not recommend pre-workout products for HS athletes. Most contain 300+ mg of caffeine — eq...