Youth sports are one of the most common challenges parents face when it comes to regular family meals. Sports schedules can be overwhelming, even starting at very early ages. Add in jobs, homework, school, other extracurriculars, and family commitments, and suddenly there’s no time for dinner.

But it is still possible to enjoy shared food, fun, and conversation — even during sports season! We’ve got top tips and advice from a team of experts, as well as meal ideas that are perfect for busy athletes and their families. Use these tools as inspiration to keep family meals on the calendar, right alongside the big game.