DSFstrength

Messages I get, "Wendi, my kid can't gain weight. How can I help him add size? He is always sore and getting sick. He is struggling to maintain his weight. What can we do?" Well, have your kid track their intake for 3-5 days and you will know exactly what is going on. Most kids skip breakfast, do not eat balanced meals and do not add any protein and carbs before or after training. Let's talk numbers on what an ideal BW is for high school football athletes. The avg 16 YO football athlete is: 👉5'9" to 6'1" (175 – 185 cm) 👉160 to 200 lbs (73 – 91 kg) Rough estimate per position: 🏈QB/DB: 5'10" – 6'1", 160 – 190 lbs 🏈RB/WR: 5'9" – 6'0", 160 – 185 lbs 🏈LB/TE: 5'11" – 6'2", 180 – 210 lbs 🏈OL/DL: 6'0" – 6'3", 200 – 260+ lbs The amount of calories, protein and carbs required to fuel growth, maturation and training demands at the high school level is often grossly underestimated. 👇

Legit feel bad for 2026 HS football recruits. Worst year in history to be a HS kid. Not even close. 2027, 2028 and so on will be equally bad.