Podcast
The Sports Nutrition Playbook
Hosted by Amy Goodson · EN
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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The Pro Approach: Elite Fueling Strategies from the MLB and NHL
1w ago00:38:36Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Sports Nutrition Playbook Podcast, Chef Joshua Ingraham breaks down how elite fueling strategies used with professional MLB and NHL athletes can be adapted for student-athletes and active families. From building balanced meals and smart food pairings to prioritizing recovery and anti-inflammatory nutrition, this conversation highlights practical ways to support performance without overcomplicating nutrition. Chef Joshua shares how simple habits, quality ingredients, and intentional fueling can help young athletes train harder, recover better, and build long-term healthy routines both on and off the field.Chef Joshua Ingrahamhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-ingraham-77767918/ Genuine X: https://genuine-x.bolt.host/ To learn more visit @thesportsnutritionplaybook and thesportsnutritionplaybook.com.Check out our YouTube channel for more sports nutrition tips and tricks. Have questions to ask our sports dietitians? email us at info@thesportsnutritionplaybook.com
Transcribe →Ep. 79 Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance
3w ago00:20:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Sports Nutrition Playbook Podcast, you’ll learn why proper planning is one of the biggest performance advantages athletes can have as May schedules fill with tournaments, travel, parties, cookouts, and rising temperatures. We break down how to strategically plan your fueling, hydration, recovery, and food choices so busy days don’t derail your performance goals. This episode gives athletes practical strategies to stay energized, prepared, and performing at their best, no matter how hectic life gets.To see a sports dietitian, text INSURANCE to 878-877-6787.To learn more visit @thesportsnutritionplaybook and thesportsnutritionplaybook.com.Check out our YouTube channel for more sports nutrition tips and tricks. Have questions to ask our sports dietitians? email us at info@thesportsnutritionplaybook.com
Transcribe →Ep. 78 The Habit Freak: Why Talent Doesn’t Beat Bad Daily Habits
Apr 1600:43:06Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Christoph Merrill, known as “The Habit Freak,” breaks down why talent alone is never the differentiator, daily habits are. He challenges the idea that motivation drives performance, explaining why it consistently falls short and what athletes should rely on instead to stay consistent through busy schedules, long seasons, and real life demands. You’ll learn why athletes struggle to stick with habits they already know matter, how to build routines that actually hold up during school, travel, and stress, and how parents and coaches can support without constant nagging. The biggest takeaway: sustainable performance comes from simple, repeatable systems, not intensity, and when done right, small habits compound into long-term results athletes can rely on year after year.To learn more visit @thesportsnutritionplaybook and thesportsnutritionplaybook.com.Check out our YouTube channel for more sports nutrition tips and tricks. Have questions to ask our sports dietitians? email us at info@thesportsnutritionplaybook.com
Transcribe →Ep. 77 Fueling the In-Between
Apr 200:27:12Tap to summarizeThis episode breaks down why “fueling the in-between” is a critical, yet often overlooked, part of athletic performance, emphasizing that energy, focus, recovery, and strength are built during the hours between classes, practices, and competitions, not just at meals. The biggest takeaway is that preparation drives consistency, having snacks readily available makes fueling automatic, which ultimately leads to better performance, improved recovery, and more stable energy throughout the day.To learn more visit @thesportsnutritionplaybook and thesportsnutritionplaybook.com.Check out our YouTube channel for more sports nutrition tips and tricks. Have questions to ask our sports dietitians? email us at info@thesportsnutritionplaybook.com
Transcribe →Ep. 76 Food as Medicine for Athletes
Mar 1900:30:52Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we sit down with Liz Oba, RD, PMP, REAL Food Mission Ambassador at Thomas Cuisine, to break down what it truly means to use food as medicine for athletes at every level. From fueling professional teams like the San Jose Quakes to supporting young athletes and their families, Liz shares how simple, practical nutrition strategies can drive performance, recovery, and long-term health. This conversation cuts through the all-or-nothing mindset around “clean eating” and instead highlights realistic, sustainable ways to upgrade how athletes eat, whether you’re a parent, coach, or competitor looking to perform at your best.Learn About Thomas Cuisine Here!To learn more visit @thesportsnutritionplaybook and thesportsnutritionplaybook.com.Check out our YouTube channel for more sports nutrition tips and tricks. Have questions to ask our sports dietitians? email us at info@thesportsnutritionplaybook.com
Transcribe →Ep. 75 Nutrition MVPs of 2026: The Power Duo Athletes Can’t Ignore
Mar 500:31:22Tap to summarizeProtein and fiber may not be the trendiest topics in sports nutrition, but they are two of the most impactful nutrients athletes can focus on for better performance and recovery. In this episode, you will learn why protein is essential for muscle repair, recovery, immune function, and maintaining lean mass, and why spreading protein across meals and snacks helps stabilize energy and support muscle protein synthesis throughout the day. We also cover the consequences of underfueling with protein and share simple, practical ways athletes can increase their intake without overcomplicating their meals, while highlighting how fiber supports sustained energy, gut health, and overall performance. Text POWERDUO to 878-877-6787 for recipesTo learn more visit @thesportsnutritionplaybook and thesportsnutritionplaybook.com.Check out our YouTube channel for more sports nutrition tips and tricks. Have questions to ask our sports dietitians? email us at info@thesportsnutritionplaybook.com
Transcribe →Ep. 74 The Recruiting Playbook: Common Myths, Smart Moves, and the “IT” Factor
Feb 1900:39:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Coach Tony Esprit of Pro 7 Sports Recruiting breaks down what the recruiting process actually looks like for middle and high school athletes and their families, cutting through the noise of common myths and unrealistic expectations. Listeners will gain clarity on when athletes should start paying attention to recruiting, what truly matters at each stage, and the biggest mistakes that can hold strong athletes back from being seen by the right programs. The conversation highlights the importance of being a well-rounded athlete on and off the field, the role that consistent habits and smart nutrition play in standing out, and the practical steps families can take now to build momentum. By the end, athletes and parents will walk away with a clearer roadmap for navigating recruiting with confidence and a deeper understanding of the “IT” factor coaches look for when it’s time to sign.Connect with Pro 7 Sports Below:https://hihello.com/p/1fa75967-6ded-4995-b6e6-93ac728bfd38?referer=email_signature&source=manual To learn more visit @thesportsnutritionplaybook and thesportsnutritionplaybook.com.Check out our YouTube channel for more sports nutrition tips and tricks. Have questions to ask our sports dietitians? email us at info@thesportsnutritionplaybook.com
Transcribe →Ep. 73 Does Heart Health Matter to Athletes?
Feb 500:32:43Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Amy challenges the common belief that heart health only matters later in life and break down why it’s a performance priority for athletes right now. Listeners will learn how everyday nutrition choices directly affect training capacity, recovery, and long-term cardiovascular health, even in youth and teen athletes. We highlight three key nutrition levers, omega-3 fats, smarter saturated fat intake, and fiber, and explain how each supports both heart health and athletic performance. The episode wraps with practical, age-specific guidance for young athletes, reinforcing one clear takeaway: protecting your heart isn’t separate from performance, it’s foundational to it.To learn more visit @thesportsnutritionplaybook and thesportsnutritionplaybook.com.Check out our YouTube channel for more sports nutrition tips and tricks. Have questions to ask our sports dietitians? email us at info@thesportsnutritionplaybook.com
Transcribe →Ep. 72 Providing Pro Services to Youth Athletes
Jan 2200:38:04Tap to summarizeIn Episode 72, Dr. Shaun Garff breaks down what youth and teen athletes truly need to perform, stay healthy, and recover well, starting with the fundamentals that are often overlooked. Listeners will gain clarity on the most common nutrition- and injury-related issues seen in young athletes, how to communicate about nutrition in a way that supports performance and long-term development, and why high-level sports medicine and nutrition care shouldn’t be reserved for elite athletes only. Dr. Garff also shares the vision behind SportMed Connect, the gaps it addresses at the club sports level, and how a more integrated, professional approach can elevate outcomes for athletes, parents, coaches, and organizations alike. - www.sportmedconnect.com - info@sportmedconnect.com - instagram @sportmedconnectTo learn more visit @thesportsnutritionplaybook and thesportsnutritionplaybook.com.Check out our YouTube channel for more sports nutrition tips and tricks. Have questions to ask our sports dietitians? email us at info@thesportsnutritionplaybook.com
Transcribe →Ep. 71 Stack Your Habits, Elevate Your Game
Jan 800:25:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the podcast, Amy explores how athletes can use habit stacking to build powerful routines that actually stick during busy school days, training schedules, and competitive seasons without feeling overwhelmed. You will learn what habit stacking is, why it works so well for athletes, and how attaching small performance-focused habits to existing daily routines can improve hydration, fueling, recovery, focus, and mental resilience. The episode walks through practical examples at home, at school, and in training, explains how many habits to work on at once, and offers a simple, step-by-step framework to start building sustainable habits in January and beyond, replacing motivation with systems that make progress automatic and repeatable.To learn more visit @thesportsnutritionplaybook and thesportsnutritionplaybook.com.Check out our YouTube channel for more sports nutrition tips and tricks. Have questions to ask our sports dietitians? email us at info@thesportsnutritionplaybook.com
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