Disordered Eating vs Eating Disorder: What’s the Difference?

by rmcconville | Dec 2, 2025 | Uncategorized

Understanding the distinction between disordered eating vs eating disorder is essential for athletes, parents, coaches, and providers. While the terms are often used interchangeably, they describe different levels of severity, and both deserve attention, compassion,...

How REDS-Informed Providers Create Change Through Community

by rmcconville | Nov 19, 2025 | RED-S (Female Athlete Triad)

If there’s one thing that continues to elevate REDS awareness, it’s this: REDS-informed providers never work alone. The movement to improve REDS education, athlete care, and collaborative decision-making has always been fueled by community — conversations between...

The Table We Sit At: Building a REDS-Informed Athlete Care Team

by rmcconville | Nov 4, 2025 | RED-S (Female Athlete Triad)

When it comes to helping athletes perform their best, we often picture their individual effort and characteristics… grit, discipline, and drive. But when it comes to REDS (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport), performance and recovery aren’t individual acts, they’re...

Why All Athlete Providers Need to Understand Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport

by rmcconville | Oct 14, 2025 | RED-S (Female Athlete Triad)

Anyone and everyone who works with athletes (physical therapists, coaches, athletic trainers, mental health specialists, parents, etc.) also works with Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS), whether you realize it or not. Because of this, it is crucial that all...

Managing Stress in Athletes with an Athlete Readiness Checklist

by rmcconville | Sep 30, 2025 | Athlete Nutrition Tips

Athletes know that training hard is only part of the performance equation. True success depends on managing both physical and mental stress and ensuring the body is ready to adapt and recover. Stress in athletes doesn’t just come from workouts. Life, work demands,...