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The Sports Nutrition Playbook

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 podcasts dials in on all things sports nutrition as it relates to fueling, performance, and recovery day in and day out.

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All Episodes

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Ep. 50 Sweat, Sun, and Skincare: What a Female...

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2025/03/20

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 to develop a skincare line tailored to active women. We discuss the impact of sweat, sun, and environmental exposure on the skin, common mistakes athletes make, and the importance of building a simple yet effective routine. Ann also introduces the Medalist Skin product lineup, exp...

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Ep. 49 How to Shape an Athlete’s Plate

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2025/03/06

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 to fuel athletes for energy, endurance, and recovery. Whether you're a competitive athlete, coach, or dietitian, this episode will give you actionable tips to optimize nutrition and maximize results on and off the field. To learn more visit @thesportsnutritionplaybook and the...

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Ep. 48 Enhancing Cultural Competence in Sports

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2025/02/20

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 the gaps in traditional sports nutrition. Briana shares practical strategies for initiating respectful conversations, integrating unfamiliar foods into science-based recommendations, and ensuring meal plans align with both performance goals and cultural traditions. The conversati...

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29:19

2025 Nutrition Trends: What an Athlete Needs to Know

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2025/02/06

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 just hype. From the safety risks of raw milk to balancing omega fats with smarter oil choices, and even spotting natural alternatives to synthetic food dyes, Amy shares practical advice every athlete can use. Tune in for straight talk on making informed nutrition decisions that fue...

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Ep. 46 Building Bridges: Enhancing Communication in...

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2025/01/23

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 challenges, offering strategies for athletes and parents to effectively connect with coaches while avoiding common pitfalls. The episode dives into how team coaches can navigate tough conversations with transparency and how support staff, like strength coaches and athletic trainers,...

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Ep. 45 Fueling vs. Fixing: Addressing Body Fat...

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2025/01/09

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 common concerns from parents and coaches, emphasizing the importance of fostering a positive, performance-focused mindset over restrictive diets or body shaming. Listeners will learn five practical strategies to support young athletes. These actionable tips help build lifelong, hea...

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Ep 44 Can Trendy Diets Lead to Performance Deficits?

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2024/12/26

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 to the psychological factors driving restrictive eating, this episode uncovers how these diets can sabotage energy, hydration, and recovery—leading to injuries and long-term health risks. Through real-life stories and expert insights, learn to spot harmful diet trends, navigate mi...

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Ep. 43 Holiday Hacks for Athletes

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2024/12/12

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 consistent eating schedule, prioritize protein, enjoy treats mindfully, stay hydrated even in the cold, and use the holiday break to rest and recover. By balancing festive fun with performance-focused habits, athletes can enjoy the season while staying at the top of their game!To...

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Ep. 42 Beyond the Game: Redefining Athletic Identity...

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2024/11/28

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 means for an athlete to have a strong ‘athletic identity’ and how it can shape their sense of self both positively and negatively. Michael shares insights on recognizing when athletes may be struggling with feeling defined solely by their sport and offers guidance on helping the...

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Ep. 41 The Game Changer: How to Give Teen Athletes a...

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2024/11/14

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, designed around an athlete’s age, body composition, sport, goals, and training demands, can optimize performance, support lean muscle development, enhance recovery, and reduce injury risk. She highlights the vital role of a sports dietitian in creating individualized eating plans,...

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Ep 40 Puberty and Performance: The Male Athlete Edition

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2024/10/31

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 development, and the age at which boys can expect significant muscle growth. The episode covers appropriate strength training for this stage, how to prevent injuries during growth spurts, and why some athletes may experience delayed growth compared to their peers. Additionally, they hi...

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Ep. 39 Growth Spurts and Gains: Nutrition for the...

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2024/10/17

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, carbohydrates, and healthy fats—that are essential for supporting muscle growth, bone development, energy needs, and overall performance. With increased demands from both growth and intense physical activity, Amy emphasizes the importance of proper fueling and recovery strategies t...

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Navigating Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport in...

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2024/10/03

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 into the key differences between RED-S and the Female Athlete Triad, explaining how each condition uniquely affects young female athletes. Dr. Chung shares insights from her practice on the early warning signs of these conditions and the serious long-term health consequences if lef...

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Ep. 37 What's Puberty Have To Do With It- Female...

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2024/09/19

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 changes, including increased body fat and growth spurts. These transformations can affect both athletic performance and body image, so it's important for parents, coaches, and athletes to understand and adapt to these changes. She discusses the risks of unhealthy eating patterns t...

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Ep 36 Making Weight: Successful Weight Cutting...

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2024/09/05

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 experience working with wrestlers, the UFC, and other weight-class athletes, shedding light on common nutritional mistakes and offering actionable strategies to optimize performance and recovery. They cover everything from pre-season weight management to in-season fueling, weigh-...

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Ep 35 The #1 Thing Athletes Should Avoid This School...

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2024/08/22

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 inadequate fueling, from diminished energy and slower recovery to increased injury risk and cognitive decline. With under-fueling being a common issue, she identifies five key areas where young athletes often fall short: pre-workout, breakfast, mid-day snacks, post-workout, and weeken...

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Ep 34 Trying to get an edge on your upcoming season?...

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2024/08/08

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 that, Sports Dietitian Joel Totoro and I delved deeper into the practical aspects of creatine supplementation, including the appropriate dosage, timing, potential reasons to discontinue use, hydration requirements, and the importance of a balanced diet with adequate protein for opti...

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Power Performance With Protein

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2024/07/25

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 athletes to follow. Amy then explains the importance of distributing protein intake evenly throughout the day. She also provides practical examples of protein-rich meals and snacks to include at different times of the day.Amy continues by emphasizing the importance of choosing hig...

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Ep 32 Should Teen Athletes Take Creatine?

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2024/07/11

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 explaining what creatine is, how it functions in the body, and its natural occurrence in foods like meat and fish. Joel then sheds light on the well-documented benefits of creatine supplementation for adults, highlighting its proven efficacy.We shift focus to the research on creatine use ...

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Ep. 31 Fueling Athletes Playing Multiple Summer Sports

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2024/06/27

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 summer heat, and discusses the effects of dehydration on performance and health. Next, she addresses the challenge of fueling when athletes aren't hungry, exploring reasons for appetite changes and providing strategies like small, frequent meals, easy-to-digest foods, and nutrient-...

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