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Ep. 43 Holiday Hacks for Athletes
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
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
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
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
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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Ep. 38 Navigating Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport in Female Athletes with Dr. Jane Chung
In Episode 38 of The Sports Nutrition Playbook podcast, host Amy sits down with Dr. Jane Chung to explore the complexities of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and its impact on female athletes. They dive...
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Ep. 37 What's Puberty Have To Do With It- Female Athlete Edition
In episode 37 of The Sports Nutrition Playbook podcast, Amy dives into how puberty uniquely impacts young female athletes. She explores the typical age range for puberty onset, highlighting the physical and hormonal...
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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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