How To Have the Nutrition Conversation With Your Athletes | CrossFit Education

Join Eric O'Connor from CrossFit Education and Jocelyn Rylee, co-owner of CrossFit Brio in Saskatchewan, for an in-depth discussion on how coaches can effectively approach nutrition conversations with their athletes.

What You'll Learn:

How to parallel nutrition coaching with movement coaching principles
When and how to initiate nutrition conversations without being pushy
Creating a gym culture that normalizes nutrition education
Practical strategies for starting points based on individual needs
The difference between baby steps vs. complete overhauls
How to handle resistant or combative athletes
Common triggers and how to address them
Creative ways to educate your community (bathroom stall posts, question of the day, etc.)

Key Topics Covered:

Building trust through asking questions rather than information dumping
Leading by example as a coach (sharing your own data/experiences)
Shifting mindset from restriction/punishment to performance/health
Creating safe social spaces that don't revolve around food and alcohol
When to recommend cold turkey vs. gradual changes
Handling athletes who acknowledge but don't want to change their habits

About Jocelyn Rylee:

Co-owner of CrossFit Brio (17+ years)
CrossFit Level 4 Coach and Seminar Staff
Master's of Science in Human Nutrition
Background in finance/marketing in the food industry
Creator of nutrition education courses and kids' cooking camps

Resources Mentioned:

CrossFit Brio: crossfitbrio.com
Nutrition resources: crossfitbrio.com/nutrition
Free Nutrition 101 course: brioplus.ca
Instagram: @crossfitbrio, @zosrylee, @theketoleathlete

Special Features:
Learn about Jocelyn's innovative kids' camps that combine CrossFit training with hands-on cooking education (ages 9+), teaching real kitchen skills while building confidence and healthy habits for life.

Perfect for CrossFit coaches, affiliate owners, and anyone interested in having more effective nutrition conversations with athletes of all levels.
Drop your nutrition coaching questions in the comments for future episodes!

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