Articles and Education

Why Most Sports Nutrition Was Never Built for Kids. And What That Actually Costs Young Athletes
Why Most Sports Nutrition Was Never Built for Kids. And What That Actually Costs Young Athletes
Why "Clean" and "Stimulant-Free" Aren't Just Marketing Words Here It's easy for supplement brands to slap "clean" on a label. For PLAYR's medical advisors, it's a clinical line they won't... Read more...
The Standard Is Rising.
The Standard Is Rising.
"What is best for the next generation of athletes?" The result is a performance system focused on the fundamentals that matter most—hydration, recovery, focus, endurance, and readiness—without relying on caffeine,... Read more...
How to Help Your Youth Athlete Recover During Their Sports Season
How to Help Your Youth Athlete Recover During Their Sports Season
The CORE daily drink from PLAYR (source: https://playryouth.com/products/core-powder-1) is a great option for consumption before and after practice to promote recovery. It contains collagen peptides, vitamin C, and zinc, which... Read more...
Youth Athlete Supplements: What Parents Should Know Before Choosing One
Youth Athlete Supplements: What Parents Should Know Before Choosing One
As youth sports become more competitive, many parents begin researching youth athlete supplements to help support performance, recovery, and development. Search trends show more parents asking: What supplements are safe... Read more...
How to Fuel a Youth Athlete During Tournament Weekends (When They Play Multiple Games)
How to Fuel a Youth Athlete During Tournament Weekends (When They Play Multiple Games)
Youth athletes rarely fade during tournaments because they lack talent. More often, they fade because their fueling strategy doesn’t support the demands of the day. When hydration, recovery, and steady... Read more...
Why Focus Matters More Than Strength in Youth Sports Performance
Why Focus Matters More Than Strength in Youth Sports Performance
Strength and speed matter, but focus often determines whether those abilities show up during competition. The most effective youth performance strategies support the complete athlete — physically, mentally, and developmentally.... Read more...
Why Youth Athletes Are Burning Out Earlier Than Ever (And How Better Nutrition Can Help)
Why Youth Athletes Are Burning Out Earlier Than Ever (And How Better Nutrition Can Help)
Many youth athletes unintentionally underfuel. Between school schedules and practices, meals become inconsistent and hydration is often overlooked. Nutrition does not need to be complicated, but it does need to... Read more...
Best Supplements for Youth Athletes: What Actually Matters for Performance (Ages 8–18)
Best Supplements for Youth Athletes: What Actually Matters for Performance (Ages 8–18)
The best supplements for youth athletes are not the strongest or most extreme products. They are the ones that safely reinforce daily habits that support growth, recovery, and confidence. For... Read more...
The Truth About Supplements for Kids in Sports: PLAYR's Approach
The Truth About Supplements for Kids in Sports: PLAYR's Approach
According to sports performance professionals, the biggest issue isn’t that young athletes lack supplements — it’s that many products on the market were never designed for them in the first... Read more...
The Ultimate Guide to Youth Sports Supplements: What Parents Should Know in 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Youth Sports Supplements: What Parents Should Know in 2026
A science-backed guide to youth sports supplements. Learn what works, what to avoid, and how to fuel young athletes safely for performance, focus, and recovery. Read more...

Press

Read what others are saying about us

PLAYR Is Redefining Youth Sports Nutrition with a Science-Backed Performance System Built for the Next Generation

The Credibility Problem in Youth Supplements

PLAYR’s System: Performance Inputs Youth Athletes Actually Need

Category Definition, Not Product Marketing
PLAYR Is Raising the Bar for Transparency and Safety in Youth Sports Supplements

Youth sports has professionalized faster than the products built to support it,” says Dustin Vann, Founder of PLAYR. “We’re asking 12- and 14-year-olds to train like pros, but we’ve been fueling them like small adults.