Coaching demands emotional presence as much as technical skill. You guide athletes through highs, lows, and everything in between, often without pausing to consider your own wellbeing. This post looks at why your mental health deserves attention and shares a strategy to support your wellbeing in the day-to-day reality of coaching.

In the pursuit of peak performance, athletes push their bodies to the limit. But when energy intake consistently falls short of training demands, the consequences can be devastating. Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) is a serious condition that disrupts nearly every physiological system, impairing performance, increasing injury risk, and jeopardising long-term health. For coaches, recognizing the warning signs and addressing RED-S proactively is essential.