The Sports Nutrition Playbook

In this episode of The Sports Nutrition Playbook podcast, Sports Dietitian Amy Goodson talks about Booster Clubs and what they can do to fuel a team.  Amy discusses how parents can get involved with their youth sports team and the benefits that booster clubs can provide a team. She considers opportunities where a booster club can get involved and the resources that are at their disposal. Amy also...

In this episode, we dive into important considerations for youth athletes, their parents, and coaches as they gear up for a new sports season. Our guest, Dr. Shane Miller a pediatric sports medicine specialist at Scottish Rite for Children Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, an expert in the field, shares insights on preparing young athletes to prevent injury. As pre-season physicals and fitnes...

In this episode of The Sports Nutrition Playbook podcast, Sports Dietitian Amy Goodson talks all about hydration and what you can do to keep your youth athlete hydrated to perform their best.  Amy discusses why maintaining proper hydration is a key component to an overall training routine, including what functions water has in the body. She gives you two easy ways to measure hydration status and w...

As summer comes to an end and sports practices resume, it's essential for athletes and coaches to prioritize safety in the weight room. In this episode, I am joined by Strength and Conditioning Coach, Missy Mitchell-McBeth, to discuss important tips and precautions for athletes and coaches to follow as they return to training after periods of rest or intense activity. We'll also explore...

In this episode of The Sports Nutrition Playbook podcast, Sports Dietitian Amy Goodson provides you with five essential tips to stay fueled for summer travel.  June, July, and August typically are when athletes and their families get off their routines. Summer is the time when you travel, whether it be for a fun vacation or traveling for sports tournaments and games. But, this doesn't have to...

In this episode of The Sports Nutrition Playbook podcast, Sports Dietitian Amy Goodson is joined by Athletic Trainer Valerie Tinklepaugh-Hairston to talk about hydration as we enter the Summer season.  Valerie and Amy discuss the importance and most significant issues regarding hydration with youth athletes. Val recommends resources such as The Korey Stringer Institute that athletes, parents, coac...

In this episode of The Sports Nutrition Playbook podcast, Sports Dietitian Amy Goodson talks about the role of hydration and nutrition in athletic performance.  She dives deep into the benefits of nutrition and hydration to optimize performance as an athlete. The goal is to help youth athletes with an overlooked component of training by giving her top five tips to improve athletic performance. Con...

In this episode of The Sports Nutrition Playbook podcast, Sports Dietitian Amy Goodson is joined by Coach Parker to talk about the effects of nutrition on his athletes that he credits to helping his team win state.  Coach Parker, a former high school football coach, realized that many of his athletes were not properly fueled, and it was affecting their performance. He and Amy talk about the resour...

In the Sports Nutrition Playbook podcast episode, Sports Dietitian Amy Goodson dives deep into the difference between fueling for school sports versus summer sports.  Many athletes don't stop training once school is out but summer is a whole different ball game when it comes to hydration and fueling. Amy gives practical tips on fueling youth athletes to improve performance and stay on top of...

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