Nutrition, Mindset & Life Skills for Girl Athletes: A Conversation with Katie Kimball, Founder of Kitchen Stewardship

“Why is my daughter starving an hour after practice?” “How do I teach her to cook when we’re always rushing to games?” “What should she actually be eating to perform her best?” If these questions sound familiar, you’re in the right place. This episode is your game plan for turning food from an afterthought into your athlete’s secret weapon, while teaching her life skills that go way beyond the kitchen. What You’ll Learn: 🍳 Why the kitchen is the BEST “practice field” for building confidence, resilience, and teamwork (yes, really!). 🥑 The 3 biggest fueling mistakes young athletes make (and how to fix them without stress). 💡 Simple ways to involve your athlete in meal prep, even on crazy busy nights (hint: start with ONE skill). 😅 How to talk about food without creating fear or guilt (especially for girls in sports like gymnastics or swimming). Free Resource: 📲 Grab Katie’s “Life Skills Camp” videos to teach your athlete kitchen confidence: https://kidscookrealfood.com/ https://kidscookrealfood.com/elitelifeskills @katiekimballkidscook Your Next Move: ✅ Try ONE thing from this episode (maybe hydration first thing in the morning?). ✅ Tag a sports parent who needs this, because every athlete deserves to feel strong and energized. ✅ Subscribe to Raising Elite Competitors for more mindset and performance tips. P.S. If this episode helped you, leave a review and tell us what clicked! ⭐️ Your feedback helps other sports parents find the show. Episode Highlights:  [00:01:12] Meet Katie Kimball. Katie’s background as a mom of four, former teacher, and founder of Kids Cook Real Food, which was named the best online cooking class for kids by the Wall Street Journal. Her mission: helping families connect through healthy food. [00:12:44] Hydration Tips for Athletes. Why hydration starts from the moment they wake up and how to make “smart water” with electrolytes for better absorption. [00:20:46] Age-Appropriate Kitchen Skills. Practical ways to involve athletes in meal prep, starting with simple tasks (like cracking eggs) and progressing to full meals. Katie’s tip: Teach skills, not just recipes. [00:32:47] Modeling a Healthy Relationship with Food. How parents can demonstrate positive habits (like measuring protein for performance) without passing on food anxieties. Katie’s mantra: “Food is fuel, not fear.” [00:38:12] Free Resource for Listeners. Katie’s Life Skills Camp videos available at https://kidscookrealfood.com/ and https://kidscookrealfood.com/elitelifeskills and her Instagram @katiekimballkidscook for real-life meal ideas. [00:39:06] Closing Thoughts. Katie’s excitement about empowering female athletes, and Coach Bre’s gratitude for the conversation. Next Steps:Join our FREE Training for Sports Moms - How to Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter"s Mental Game so She Believes in Herself as Much as You DoVisit our podcast website for more great episodes Thank you in advance for joining us on our mission and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Grab the summer discount on EMG: https://elitecompetitor.com/emgspecial