School is almost back, and for athletes that means early mornings, long days, practice, and homework all colliding. Parents, here’s how to prep them: - Move bedtime earlier gradually over the next week or two - Make breakfast non-negotiable - Pack food so they’re not skipping meals between commitments - Build in downtime so they’re not running on empty - Keep sleep the priority once practices add late nights A little planning now saves them from being exhausted, undersized, and burnt out by October.