Season 2, Ep. 2 | The Winning Edge: Teen Fitness, Substance Use, and Performance Optimization In this episode of Coffee and Clarity: Preventing Substance Misuse, hosts Grant Koehnen and Landen Pederson sit down with Josie Sodersten, weightlifting coach at Fairmont High School, and Alex Schliesmann, co-owner of Live Fit Sport & Wellness Center, to discuss the critical connection between substance use and sports performance in teenagers. With years of experience coaching young athletes, Josie and Alex offer insights on how substance use can impact endurance, strength, mental clarity, and overall athletic potential. They also share practical advice for teens looking to maximize their performance and lead healthy, substance-free lifestyles both on and off the field. Whether you're a young athlete, a coach, or a parent, this episode is full of valuable information on how to help teens reach their full potential. Listen now on your favorite platform:

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