The Sports Nutrition Playbook Podcast

The Sports Nutrition Playbook Podcast

Hosted by: Amy Goodson MS, RD, LD, CSSD

The Sports Nutrition Playbook Podcast is a play-by-play on sports nutrition for youth athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, and parents. Full of practical, easy-to-use fueling strategies, tips, and examples, the...

Episodes

Ep. 50 Sweat, Sun, and Skincare: What a Female Athlete Needs to Know

Season #1

In this episode, we dive into the unique skincare challenges faced by female athletes with Ann Ragan Kearns, former Penn State swimmer and founder of Medalist Skin. Ann shares how her experiences in the pool led her...
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Ep. 49 How to Shape an Athlete’s Plate

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In this episode, host and sports dietitian Amy Goodson breaks down how to shape an athlete’s plate for peak performance. From balancing macronutrients to timing meals around training, Amy shares practical strategies...
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Ep. 48 Enhancing Cultural Competence in Sports

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In this episode of The Sports Nutrition Playbook, host Amy Goodson sits down with sports dietitian Briana Butler to explore the vital role of cultural competence in fueling athletes for peak performance. They discuss...
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Ep. 47 2025 Nutrition Trends: What an Athlete Needs to Know

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In this episode, host Amy Goodson joins us to break down three trending nutrition topics for 2025: raw milk, seed oils, and red dye. She gets real about whether these buzzy food concerns are worth stressing over or...
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Ep. 46 Building Bridges: Enhancing Communication in High School Athletics

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In Episode 46, host Amy is joined by strength coach Shelby Reichle to explore the vital role communication plays in fostering successful athletic programs. Shelby shares insights on overcoming common communication...
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Ep. 45 Fueling vs. Fixing: Addressing Body Fat Concerns in Young Athletes

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In this episode, Amy explores the natural changes in body composition that youth and teen athletes experience during growth and development, often influenced by puberty, dietary habits, and lifestyle. She addresses...
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Ep. 44 Can Trendy Diets Lead to Performance Deficits?

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Host and sports dietitian Amy Goodson is joined by Zoë Rom and Kylee Van Horn of Your Diet Sucks as they explore the allure and dangers of trendy diets for youth and teen athletes. From the influence of social media...
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Ep. 43 Holiday Hacks for Athletes

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The holidays are a time for celebration but can disrupt athletic routines. These five simple hacks from host and sports dietitian Amy Goodson help youth, teen, and college athletes stay fueled and focused: maintain a...
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Ep. 42 Beyond the Game: Redefining Athletic Identity to Help Teens Find Purpose Beyond Sports

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In this episode of The Sports Nutrition Playbook, host Amy Goodson sits down with Michael Willett of WalkOn Nation to discuss the complexities of athletic identity and its impact on teen athletes. They explore what it...
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Ep. 41 The Game Changer: How to Give Teen Athletes a Competitive Edge

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In this episode of The Sports Nutrition Playbook, sports dietitian Amy Goodson breaks down the transformative benefits of personalized nutrition counseling for teen athletes. Amy explains how this tailored approach,...
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Ep 40. Puberty and Performance: The Male Athlete Edition

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In this episode, sports dietitian Amy Goodson and Dr. Jason Mogonye discuss how puberty affects athletic performance in male teen athletes. They explore key growth milestones, the role of testosterone in muscle...
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Ep. 39 Growth Spurts and Gains: Nutrition for the Developing Male Athlete

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In this episode, Amy dives into the critical role nutrition plays during puberty for teen male athletes, a time marked by rapid physical and mental changes. She highlights five key nutrients—protein, calcium, iron,...
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