Paediatric Sports Dietitian Services

Helping young athletes fuel smarter, grow stronger, recover better and enjoy their sport with confidence.

Ash support’s children and teens to balance the demands of sport, growth, school, and everyday life through practical, evidence-based performance and sports nutrition.

Whether your child is competing at an elite level, training multiple times a week, or simply loves being active, nutrition plays an important role in supporting energy, recovery, concentration, growth and long-term wellbeing. Young athletes have very different nutrition needs to adults because they are still growing and developing while also training and competing.

Ash provides family-friendly, realistic nutrition strategies tailored to your child’s age, sport, training schedule, appetite, food preferences and lifestyle.

Who we help

  • Junior elite athletes

  • Active children and teens

  • Representative and club sport athletes

  • Dancers and gymnasts

  • Endurance athletes

  • Team sport athletes

  • Neurodivergent athletes

  • Children with selective or fussy eating

  • Young people struggling with busy schedules, appetite or body image concerns

We understand that feeding active kids is not always straightforward. Between school lunches, after-school training, weekend sport, growth spurts and busy family life, it can feel overwhelming to know what your child actually needs.

Our goal is to make sports nutrition practical, flexible and achievable for real families.

Hi athletes,
Yep, that's me on the bars! (back before iPhone cameras were around). I once dreamed of becoming an Olympic gymnast, so I understand what it’s like to train hard, aim high, and chase big dreams.

Now, I’m on your team- here to help you fuel your body so you can feel strong, energised and ready to reach your full sporting potential.

Common Reasons Families & Teams Seek Support

Energy & Performance

Nutrition strategies to support:

  • Energy for training and competition

  • Recovery between sessions

  • Endurance and stamina

  • Strength and muscle recovery

  • Concentration at school and sport

  • Managing busy training schedules

Strategic fuelling supports performance in school, sport and life. It helps recovery, growth and reduces the risk of underfuelling.

Game Day & Event Nutrition

We help athletes feel prepared and confident with:

  • Pre-game meal and snack ideas

  • Meal and snack timing

  • Tournament and carnival fuelling

  • Recovery nutrition

  • Hydration guidance

  • Travel sports nutrition

  • Packing practical sports snacks and lunches

Growth & Recovery

Children and teens need adequate nutrition not only for sport, but also for growth, puberty, bone development and brain function.

We support young athletes with:

  • Growth concerns

  • Low energy availability/ Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)

  • Fatigue

  • Recurrent injuries or illness

  • Iron deficiency and nutrient optimisation

  • Poor appetite

  • Delayed recovery

Early support is important, particularly during periods of rapid growth and increased training loads.

Fussy Eating & Neurodiversity

Many athletes experience differences in appetite, food preferences, and sensory needs. This can be linked to neurodivergence (including ADHD and autism) or how their body responds to training and daily life.

We take a neurodiversity-affirming, low-pressure approach to feeding, working alongside families to:

  • Gently broaden food variety at a pace that feels achievable

  • Improve intake without stressful mealtimes

  • Build flexible, realistic routines around training and recovery

  • Protect a positive relationship with food and the body

What To Expect

Appointments are tailored to your child and family. We take time to understand:

  • Your child’s sport and training schedule

  • Growth and medical history

  • Eating patterns and appetite

  • Food preferences and sensory factors

  • School and family routines

  • Performance and recovery goals

You will leave with practical, individualised strategies that feel realistic for your family.

Our Approach

We focus on:

  • Long-term wellbeing over perfection

  • Flexible and balanced eating

  • Positive body image

  • Sustainable habits

  • Enjoyment of food and sport

No rigidity. No food guilt. No extremes.

Just evidence-based support tailored to your child.

Ready to Support Your Young Athlete?

Whether your child needs support with energy, recovery, growth, fussy eating or sports nutrition strategy, we are here to help.

Book a paediatric sports nutrition consultation with Ash and help your child feel confident, nourished and supported for performance in sport, school and life!