Student Athlete Performance
By Nick Lemke
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🎙️ Train Smarter. Fuel Better. Get Recruited.
The Student Athlete Performance Podcast helps you maximize performance, improve nutrition, and stand out in recruiting. Hosted by Nick Lemke, RD, each episode features elite athletes, coaches, and experts sharing proven strategies on training, recovery, mindset, and college recruiting. Whether you’re an athlete, parent, or coach, get the tools you need to level up in sports and beyond.
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| Episode | Date |
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What College Soccer Coaches See That Your Highlight Film Never Shows
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Aug 27, 2026 |
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He Won 4 State Championships and Still Walked Away — What Every Athlete Needs to Hear
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Aug 20, 2026 |
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What an MLB Strength Coach Sees When He Watches High School Baseball Players
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Aug 13, 2026 |
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He Wasn't the Biggest. Wasn't the Fastest. Here's How He Made It to D1
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Aug 06, 2026 |
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Why Talented Soccer Players Don't Get Recruited | D1 Coach Explains What College Coaches Look For
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Jul 16, 2026 |
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Why College Coaches Are Passing Over Your Athlete (And It Has Nothing to Do With Training)
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Jul 09, 2026 |
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Why You Lose Confidence When You Play Bad | Mental Performance Coach
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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Your Batting Average Is Ruining Your Confidence | Former Pro Player & Mental Performance Coach
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Jun 18, 2026 |
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How High School Pitchers Are Destroying Their Arms Before They Ever Get Recruited
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Jun 11, 2026 |
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The Transfer Portal Almost Ended My Football Career. Here's What I Wish I Knew
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Jun 04, 2026 |
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What College Football Coaches Look for When Recruiting High School Athletes | Head Coach Reveals
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May 28, 2026 |
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Why You Can't Hit in Games But Look Great in the Cage | Baseball Hitting Coach
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May 21, 2026 |
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What to Say to Your Athlete After a Bad Game | Chad Hermansen Mental Performance Coach
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May 14, 2026 |
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How to Get Noticed by MLB Scouts in High School | Inside the Scouting Process with a Cubs Scout
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May 07, 2026 |
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What Changes After You Commit D1 in Baseball
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Why Most Athletes Struggle With Confidence (And How to Fix It)
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Why Most Athletes Quit When It Gets Hard (And How to Be the One Who Doesn't)
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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The Decisions That Will Make or Break Your Athletic Career | Jose Rijo-Berger
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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How Fear Is Secretly Killing Your Performance | Mike Martin
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Why Linebackers Play Slow (And How to Fix It)
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Why Your Hitting Isn’t Translating to Games
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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Why Some High School Teams Keep Winning (State Champion Coach Explains)
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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No Offers Junior Year to D1 Athlete by Senior Year: What Changed?
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Why Pitching Injuries Are Rising (And How High School Pitchers Can Avoid Them)
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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How Athletes Actually Get Recruited (Effort, Consistency, and Humility)
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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How Athletes Keep Going When Everything Feels Stacked Against Them
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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What Changes After You Commit Division 1 (And What Doesn’t)
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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How Baseball Players Know When They’re Ready for the Next Level
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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How High School Football Players Actually Get Recruited
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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What High School Baseball Players Should Focus on When Time Is Limited | College Coach Perspective
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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How High School Athletes Can Handle Rejection, Setbacks, and Delayed Progress
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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How Athletes Win in 2026 Without Doing More
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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The Hard Truth Athletes Need to Hear Before 2026
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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What to Eat to Gain Lean Muscle (Not Just Weight)
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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How Athletes Can Build Real Confidence & Mental Toughness ft. Kate Kelley Schneider
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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How Athletes Can Eat During the Holidays Without Losing Progress
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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How Pitchers Can Increase Velocity Without Getting Hurt ft. Tyler Winfield (The Velo Doc)
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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How to Build Muscle Without Getting Slower (For High School Athletes)
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Why Meal Plans Don’t Work for Athletes (And What Actually Does)
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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How to Become an Elite Infielder: Footwork, Timing, and Fundamentals ft. Julius Gaines
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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How to Build Muscle as an Athlete (Without Getting Slower)
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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Train Your Mind Like a Pro: The Mental Edge Every Athlete Needs
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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How to Reach Your Full Potential as an Athlete (for Real)
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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College Recruiting in 2026: How to Actually Get Noticed
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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What to Eat Before Morning Practice (Without Feeling Sick)
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Supplements Athletes Should Avoid: BCAAs, Energy Drinks & More Wastes of Money
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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From JUCO to the Dodgers: How Coach EZ Builds Complete Ball Players
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Soccer Offseason Nutrition: What to Eat to Get Faster, Stronger, and Last Longer
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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When Should Athletes Train for Speed? (ft. Coach Czar of Czar Athletics)
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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The Hidden Reason You’re Always Tired: Athletes Are Not Eating Enough (ft. Stephanie Militano, RD)
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Basketball Nutrition: What to Eat to Stay Strong All Season
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Will Over Skill: What College Coaches Really Want in Recruits (ft. Coach Art Senato)
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Persistence & Perspective: The Athlete’s Secret to Resilience
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Athletes, Mental Health & The Fight We Don’t See | With Bill Borg
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Baseball Offseason Nutrition: How to Gain Size, Strength & Speed Before Spring
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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How to Get Recruited (What Athletes & Parents Must Know) | Patrick Jones
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Why Athletes Crash Mid-Season (And How to Fix It with Nutrition)
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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JUCO Baseball Reality Check: Development, Recruiting & The Right Fit | John Scanzano
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Football Game Day Nutrition: How to Stop Cramping and Fading in the 4th
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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What College Coaches Really Look For | Carl Howell, Skagit Valley Basketball
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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The Truth About Carbs for Athletes: Why Cutting Backfires
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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JUCO Baseball: The Most Underrated Path to D1 & Pro Ball | Coach James Hattenstein
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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The Dumbest Mistakes Athletes Keep Making (and How to Fix Them)
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Should Athletes Eat Cereal? (Here’s the Real Answer)
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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College Recruiting Reality Check: What Athletes Still Don’t Understand
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Game Day Nutrition: Why You Crash in the 2nd Half
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Want to Get Faster? Here’s What You’re Doing Wrong (And How to Fix It)
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Why You’re Not Gaining Muscle (Even If You’re Eating More)
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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Why Most Athletes Are Leaving Speed on the Table | Speed Science with Coach Czar
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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More Protein Isn’t the Answer. This Is.
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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Train Like a D1 Athlete—Not a Bodybuilder
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Should Athletes Eat Sugar? Here’s the Truth
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Sleep: The Most Underrated Tool for Athletes
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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Winners Lose More Than Losers (ft. Billy the Batboy)
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Travel Ball Nutrition: How to Eat on the Road and Still Win
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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Leadership: Build a Team That Plays for You, Not Just with You
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Athletes Are Struggling in Silence—And It’s Killing Them
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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The Mental Reset: What Every Athlete Needs When Confidence Crashes
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Passing the Eye Test Isn’t Enough for Athlete
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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Recruit Smarter, Not Harder: What College Coaches Actually Want with Kyle Padgett
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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What Kobe, LeBron, and Brady Got Right That Most Athletes Miss
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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Injuries, Pressure & the End of a D1 Dream | George Mawanda-Kalema
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Why I Turned Down a $120K Pro Sports Job—and What It Taught Me
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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Sweat Equity: The Secret to Winning in Sports (and Life) with Coach Eric Holtz
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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The #1 Diet Mistake Athletes Are Making (and How to Fix It)
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May 29, 2025 |
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The Truth About Speed Training (And What You Might Be Doing Wrong) with Coach Laura Stark
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May 27, 2025 |
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You’re Not Tired… You’re Just Dehydrated
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May 22, 2025 |
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Confidence, Culture, & Clutch Moments with College Coach Haley Colwell
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May 20, 2025 |
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10 Things I Don’t Recommend as a Sports Dietitian (No, Not Even Almond Milk)
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May 15, 2025 |
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The #1 Mistake Athletes Make (and How to Overcome It)
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May 08, 2025 |
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What Athletes Can Learn from a State Championship Coach – with Keith Ross (Sumner High School)
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May 06, 2025 |
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5 Things Every Parent of an Athlete Needs to Hear
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May 01, 2025 |
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Unlock Legendary Mental Toughness with Ron Smedley
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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5 Lessons Every Athlete Can Learn from the Life of Jesus
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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Are Youth Athletes Training the Wrong Way? – with Coach Sal Marinello
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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How to Be More Consistent with Nutrition (Even When You’re Busy)
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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💪 Mastering the Art of Defense with Coach Joe Caracci
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Why Elite Athletes Take Nutrition Seriously (And Why You Should Too)
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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Why “Control What You Can Control” Is Terrible Advice with Trevor Conner
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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How to Maintain Weight In-Season (Without Losing Strength or Speed)
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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How Many Calories Should Athletes Eat? You're Asking the Wrong Question
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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How to Get Faster: Unlocking Speed with Jacob Cabezudo
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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How to Eat Like an Elite Athlete—Without Breaking the Bank
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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How Small-Town Athletes Can Compete at the Highest Level with Evan Reister
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Are You Eating Like a College Athlete? (Or Just Another High Schooler?)
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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How Data & Sports Tech Are Changing the Game with Nick Farman of Catapult Sports
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Stop Taking Supplements Until You Fix These Things!
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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Athletes: Stop Guessing! The Lab Tests You Need for Peak Performance with Jena Brown
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Why Most Athletes Don’t Gain Weight (It’s NOT Metabolism)
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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The Hard Truth About College Recruiting with Don Williams
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Get Bigger, Get Faster—At the Same Time
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Eating for Endurance with Meredith Parmley, RD
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Want to Get Recruited? Eat Like It.
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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From JUCO to D1 with Nick Marrero
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Take Back Your Time—Stop Letting Others Control You
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Fueling for the Pros with Hannah Boyl
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Train Like a Pro, Play Like a Pro with Eddie Marrero
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Do Athletes REALLY Need More Protein?
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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From Injury to Peak Performance with Dr. Eugene Israilov
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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The Uncommon Path to D1 Softball with Luke Rice
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Why Cutting Carbs is Hurting Your Performance
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Grit, Gratitude, and Discipline with Coach Masaki Matsumoto
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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What Athletes Need to Do to WIN in 2025
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Should Student Athletes Take Supplements?
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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Dominate at the Plate with Steve Springer
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Building Confidence and Identity with Jesse Bradley
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Why Meal Plans Don't Work For Athletes
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Master the Recruiting Process with Sam Shomo
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Train Your Mind Muscle with Dr. Laurel Mines
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Get 1% Better Every Day with Carter Macanas
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Injury Prevention & Peak Performance with Dr. Raymond Agostino
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Injury-Proof Your Arm with Dr. Kevin McGovern
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Building Mental Resilience in Athletes with Adalyne Fettig
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Inside College Recruiting with Cliff Allred
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Building Mental Toughness in Sports with Ronnie Bernick
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Rising Through the Grind with Drew Wicklander
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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NAIA or NCAA: Finding the Right Fit with Nick Strong
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Food For Fueling Mental Resilience and Recovery
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Mastering the Mental Game with Hunter Lessard
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Transformative Leadership with Jim Shapiro
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Don't Suffer in Silence
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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How to Build Champions with Marc Wiese
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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When No One's Watching with Maddy Weaver
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Developing Elite Baseball Players with Ronnie Bernick
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Inside MLB Scouting with Chicago Cubs' Nate Metzger
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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The New Age of College Recruiting with Corey Else
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Shut Up and Work with Coach Michael Holochuck
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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How to Get Recruited with Tommy Davis
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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The Epidemic of Pitching Injuries in Youth Baseball with Dr. Kevin McGovern
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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The Right Fit: College Recruiting with Don Williams
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Chasing Dreams Without Burning Out with Olympian Joshua Tibatemwa
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Stay in the Game: Proven Injury Prevention and Recovery Strategies with Dr. Tiffani Michel
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Mastering Your Mind for Sports Success with Adalyne Fettig
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Managing Overuse Injuries in Position Players with Clay Hammons (Part 2)
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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Preventing Overuse Injuries in Pitchers with Clay Hammons (Part 1)
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Why Persistence Pays Off - Brady Sins’ Journey to Becoming a D1 Athlete
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Jun 18, 2024 |