Virtual coaching · Youth & high school athletes
Youth sports nutrition.
Built around your athlete.
Practical nutrition coaching for growing athletes and the parents supporting them. Work with Kai Samiere, MS, RD, on meals, training fuel and recovery through online sessions that fit around school and sport.
Meet your dietitian
Sports experience. Practical support.
I’m Kai Samiere, MS, RD. My experience working with Stanford’s Sports Nutrition team shaped my approach: turn nutrition science into everyday routines athletes can use. As a surfer, I also understand how food, training and recovery fit into a full life.
- Registered Dietitian
- BS, Nutrition · Cal Poly
- MS, Health and Wellness Management · Merrimack College
A practical place to start
Food that fits the school day. And game day.
Busy school weeks
Build a routine around breakfast, school lunch, afternoon practice and late dinners.
Training & competition
Plan familiar meals, snacks and fluids for practices, tournaments and travel.
A growing athlete
Support energy, development and confidence around food, with practical help for parents.
What working together looks like
A plan. Support. Room to adjust.
01 · Get to know your athlete
Start with real life
We review goals, food preferences, the training calendar and family routines in an initial virtual session.
02 · Put it into practice
Build a useful routine
Leave with personalized next steps for eating around school and sport, plus meal, snack and shopping support.
03 · Keep learning
Check in and adapt
Follow-up sessions, food-journal review and direct messaging help us adjust as schedules and needs change.
Parents help make the plan possible; athletes help shape it. We work toward useful habits and confidence around food. Calorie tracking and a DEXA scan are not requirements.
Individual coaching · Virtual
Personal support for your athlete.
$500 to start · $250 per month
Two-month minimum. These are the existing individual-coaching rates.
- One initial session (approximately 60 minutes) and three 30-minute check-ins, spaced every 2–4 weeks.
- A personalized nutrition plan, food-journal reviews, recipes, shopping and meal-prep support.
- Direct messaging between sessions, with parent involvement for minors.
Questions parents ask
Does my child need to be an elite athlete?
No. Coaching can support youth, high school and club athletes across sports. We shape the approach around their age, goals and training demands. You can discuss fit before enrolling.
Can parents join the sessions?
Yes. A parent or guardian helps arrange care for minors and can participate. We make room for the athlete’s preferences and questions while helping the family support the plan at home.
Can we work together from Sacramento or Oʻahu?
Nutrition sessions are virtual. Share where your athlete will be located when you inquire so we can confirm availability and scheduling before you enroll. You do not need to travel to San Francisco for nutrition coaching.
Is this the same as the youth off-season program?
This is individual virtual nutrition coaching. The 12-week youth off-season program also includes in-person training with Elijah Lucy at Custom Fit in San Francisco. Families can choose the support that fits their location and goals.
Can you work with our whole team?
Yes. Explore team workshops, parent and coach education, and seasonal support. Team services receive a custom proposal based on the group and scope.
Start learning today
Clear answers for parents.
Parent guide
What Does a Sports Dietitian Do for a High School Athlete?
what a dietitian helps with, what a first appointment looks like, and how parents support a high school athlete.
Read the guide →Parent guide
How to Fuel a School Day, Practice and Recovery
Build a practical school-day fueling routine for your young athlete, with breakfast, lunch, pre-practice snack and recovery meal ideas from Kai Samiere, MS, RD.
Read the guide →Parent guide
A Parent's Guide to Tournament Meals and Snacks
familiar meals, portable snacks, hydration, cooler packing and recovery, with a practical parent checklist.
Read the guide →Let’s make fueling more manageable.
Tell me about your athlete’s sport, schedule and what you would like help with. We can decide together whether coaching is a good fit.