Your athlete can't build muscle from an empty tank

Strength gains start with proper fuelling.

Your athlete is putting in the work at practice, in the gym, and during training sessions.

But if they're not eating enough to support that work, they may struggle to build muscle, recover well, and make the progress they're hoping for during the off-season.

Many athletes who want to gain weight focus on protein powders and supplements first, when the real issue is often that they're simply not eating enough overall.

In this webinar, we'll show you exactly what growing athletes need to support muscle growth, including how much they should be eating, how much protein they actually need, and practical strategies to fit more nutrition into a busy day.

You'll leave with a clear understanding of the three requirements for muscle growth, a framework for evaluating whether your athlete is eating enough, and realistic meal and snack ideas that help support healthy weight gain, strength, and performance.

This webinar is for you if ...

  • Your athlete wants to gain weight, build muscle, or get stronger but you're not sure what a realistic goal looks like for their age and stage of development.

  • You've heard coaches, trainers, or teammates say your athlete needs to "eat more," but no one has explained what that actually means.

  • Your athlete appears to have a "bottomless pit" appetite but still can't seem to gain weight or build muscle.

  • You're wondering whether protein powders, shakes, and supplements are really necessary or if food alone can support muscle growth.

  • You want a practical plan for helping your athlete eat enough calories and protein throughout a busy school, sport, and family schedule.

What you'll learn in this 1 hour webinar

In this practical webinar, you'll learn how to help your athlete gain weight, build muscle, and fuel for strength, growth, and performance without relying on myths or unnecessary supplements.

  • Is it the right time to focus on gaining weight?

    Learn how growth, puberty, and athletic development influence muscle gain, and when weight gain goals may (or may not) be appropriate.

  • Is my athlete eating enough?

    Discover the most common calorie gaps that prevent athletes from gaining weight and how to identify whether your athlete is getting enough fuel to support growth and training.

  • How much protein do they actually need?

    Learn realistic protein requirements for youth athletes, the best food sources, and whether protein powders are necessary.

  • How can I help them eat more without feeling stuffed?

    Practical strategies for increasing calories using real foods, smarter meal timing, and easy additions that fit into busy school and sport schedules.

  • Sample Meal Plan for Muscle Growth

    High calorie meal and snack ideas, including a full list of protein-packed breakfast recipes.

Because "just eat more" isn't a nutrition plan.

Learn the nutrition strategies that help athletes support growth and strength during the off-season.

Webinar replay + slides + practical nutrition guidance for parents of youth athletes
Join us for $19
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Your Instructor & Webinar Host

Nicole Springle, RD, MAN, HPC 

Nicole has spent the last 15 years working inside Canada’s high performance sport system, supporting elite athletes on their journey to the podium. 

She was the first full-time sport dietitian at the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario, where she led the development of their sport nutrition department, and later served as the National Lead of Sport Nutrition for Own the Podium. Her experience includes: working as Lead Nutritionist for the Canadian National Beach Volleyball Team (Silver, Paris 2024) and the Canadian National Track Cycling (Gold, Tokyo 2020). She specializes in working with strength and power sports with extensive experiencing supporting both provincial and national teams across a wide range of sports including: swimming, rowing, wheelchair basketball, golf, figure skating, and Nordic skiing.

Outside her work with athletes, Nicole stays active through running, cycling, weight training, and yoga – and is happiest when she’s near the beach. She’s also an avid cook whole believes that great food and great wine go hand in hand!