Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Sprint-Based Football - Fueling Performance: Nutrition for Young Athletes - Wendi Irlbeck, MS, RDN, LD, CISSN


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On this episode of Sprint Based Football, presented by Titan Sports, host Tony Holler sits down with sports dietitian Wendi Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN, to explore how nutrition drives athletic development and performance.


Wendi explains how proper fueling enhances strength, recovery, and focus, while offering practical tips on meal prep, hydration, and safe supplement use. She stresses the responsibility of coaches and parents in guiding athletes’ nutrition and warns of the risks of energy drinks.


The discussion highlights the benefits of creatine, the importance of gut health, and why prioritizing nutrition is just as critical as training for long-term success.


Chapters

  • Introduction to Nutrition in Sports
  • Nutrition Fundamentals for Young Athletes
  • The Role of Parents in Athlete Nutrition
  • Protein Goals and Quality Sources for Athletes
  • Optimizing Body Composition Through Nutrition
  • The Risks of Fad Diets for Young Athletes
  • Understanding Gut Health and Its Impact on Performance
  • Coaches' Health: Prioritizing Self-Care for Better Leadership
  • The Dangers of Energy Drinks in Sports
  • Navigating the Supplement Industry: What to Know

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