Season 1
Episodes
Ep 36 Making Weight: Successful Weight Cutting Strategies for Wrestlers
In this episode, Amy is joined by Clint Wattenberg to explore successful weight-cutting strategies for wrestlers, focusing on the critical role of nutrition throughout the wrestling season. Clint shares his extensive...
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Ep 35 The #1 Thing Athletes Should Avoid This School Sports Season
In this episode, Amy dives into the critical importance of proper nutrition for young athletes, emphasizing why under-fueling can be a major roadblock to peak performance. Amy explores the detrimental effects of...
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Ep 34 Trying to get an edge on your upcoming season? What you need to know about creatine.
In episode 32, we discussed whether teen athletes should take creatine, exploring the existing research, safety considerations, the importance of third-party testing, and some fundamental dietary tips. Building on...
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Ep. 33 Power Performance With Protein
In this episode of The Sports Nutrition Playbook, Amy delves into the essential role of protein in athletic performance. She begins by discussing how to determine your protein needs, providing general guidelines for...
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Ep. 32 Should Teen Athletes Take Creatine?
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of creatine and its relevance for teen athletes with Joel Totoro, an esteemed Sports Dietitian and Director of Sports Science at Thorne HealthTech. Joel begins by...
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Ep. 31 Fueling Athletes Playing Multiple Summer Sports
In this episode of The Sports Nutrition Playbook, we dive into the essential strategies for fueling athletes who play multiple summer sports. Amy starts by emphasizing the importance of hydration, especially in the...
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Ep. 30 The Importance of Summer Training Programs for Youth Athletes
In this episode, host Amy Goodson sits down with Dylan Stubbe, a seasoned strength coach at Performance Course, to discuss the significance of summer strength and conditioning programs for youth and teen athletes....
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Ep. 29 5 Game Changers for Summer Workout Success
In this episode of The Sports Nutrition Playbook, Amy unveils five strategies for elevating your summer workout routine and maximizing success. She explores the importance of fueling up before morning workouts,...
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Ep. 28 How to Stay Mentally Sharp in the Off-Season
In this episode of The Sports Nutrition Playbook, host Amy engages in a deep conversation with guest Chelsea Burks about the vital task of maintaining mental sharpness during the off-season. They delve into the...
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Ep. 27 Understanding the 80/20 Rule
In this episode, Amy dives into the 80/20 Rule, a fundamental principle in athlete nutrition. This rule advocates for consuming 80% of calories from whole, nutrient-dense foods while allowing 20% from less...
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Ep. 26 The World Series Playbook for Fueling Strength and Power
In this episode, host and registered dietitian Amy Goodson teams up with MLB Strength Coach Jose Vazquez to uncover the secrets behind building strength, power, and endurance in baseball players of all levels. Drawing...
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Ep. 25 3 Keys to Fueling Strength and Power in Football
In this episode, Amy delves into the crucial role of nutrition in enhancing strength and power for football athletes. Emphasizing the need for consistency, she outlines a strategic approach to fueling the body...
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