Eat to Compete: How Young Athletes Gain Weight, Build Muscle and Stay Fueled with Jaclyn Sklaver, MS, CNS, LDN

Growing bodies, heavy training and busy school days make fueling hard to get right. Jaclyn Sklaver has fueled NBA, NFL and MLB stars. She shares how young athletes can gain weight and build muscle safely, and how to spot when they are not eating enough.

Live + Recorded · 60 minutes · Wednesday Dec 2, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET

What we will cover

• How much a growing athlete needs, and how to build the day around training
• Healthy weight gain and muscle building: protein, timing, practical meals
• Supplements: what is useful, what to avoid at this age
• Under-fueling: the signs, the impact on heart and performance, and when to refer
• Open Q&A

Speaker

Jaclyn Sklaver, MS, CNS, LDN Integrative sports nutritionist and founder of Athleats Nutrition. Former Head of Performance Nutrition for the Orlando Magic (NBA). Her clients have included Ben Simmons, Alvin Kamara, Julio Rodríguez, Deontay Wilder and Jorge Masvidal. Winner of the 2020 Atlanta Women in Sports Trailblazer Award, featured in Sports Illustrated, Forbes, CBS Sports and Men's Fitness. Certified Nutrition Specialist, licensed dietitian nutritionist in New York and Florida, and USA Weightlifting coach.

Moderator

Dr. Patrick Flynn, MD Pediatric cardiologist with more than 35 years at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian. Founder of Avalon Pediatric Cardiology and co-founder of the Young Athlete Health Society.