Student Athlete Performance

You made all this progress in the off-season—gaining strength, adding muscle, improving your speed… and then the season starts, and it all starts slipping away.

In this episode, Nick breaks down one of the most frustrating challenges athletes face: losing weight—and performance—in-season. If you've ever felt flat, slow, or sore halfway through the season, this is likely why.
And the good news? You can fix it—without counting calories or eating massive meals all day.

💪 What We Cover in This Episode:

✔️ Why most athletes lose weight in-season (and why it matters)✔️ How losing just 1–2% of body weight can increase injury risk✔️ Key habits to fuel consistently without tracking calories✔️ Why energy crashes and soreness are often nutrition-related✔️ What to eat pre- and post-workout to maintain strength and endurance✔️ Real strategies to stay fueled—even on the road or with no appetite

🧠 If you want to finish the season just as strong as you started it, this episode gives you the plan to make it happen.
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📉 More calories doesn’t automatically mean more muscle, more energy, or better performance. In fact, most athletes are asking the wrong question when it comes to nutrition.

In this episode, Nick breaks down why obsessing over calorie numbers can backfire—and what you should focus on instead if you actually want to grow, recover, and dominate on the field.

Backed by research and real-life results, this episode is your no-BS breakdown of how to fuel smarter, not just eat more.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ Why calorie tracking is often inaccurate & misleading✔️ The real habits that drive muscle gain & performance✔️ How to eat more strategically—without dirty bulking✔️ What consistent fueling looks like for high school & college athletes✔️ How to assess progress without obsessing over numbers✔️ When (and how) to increase calories the right way

🎯 If you're serious about performance, stop chasing calories—and start building structure.

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If you want to be an elite football player, speed is non-negotiable. But how do you actually train for it? Can you gain weight and still get faster? How often should you be training speed? What are the biggest mistakes athletes make when trying to improve?

In this episode, I sit down with Jacob Cabezudo of CAB Training, one of the top speed and agility coaches for football players. He’s worked with high-level athletes to increase acceleration, improve top-end speed, and avoid the common mistakes that slow players down.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ Can you gain weight AND get faster at the same time?✔️ How often should you actually train for speed?✔️ Key drills & workouts you can do at home to improve speed✔️ Why most athletes train the WRONG way for speed (and what to do instead)✔️ How to use plyometrics & strength training to become explosive

Follow Jacob & CAB Training for More Speed Training Tips:📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cabtraining📌 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cabtraining📌 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cabtraining?lang=en

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What's one question you have about gaining SPEED?

Eggs are $14 a dozen. Grocery prices are climbing. And if you’re an athlete trying to fuel your body, it can feel impossible to eat well without draining your wallet.

But here’s the truth: you CAN eat like an elite athlete on a budget—you just need the right strategies. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to get high-protein, high-quality meals for cheap, where to shop, and how to take advantage of discounts most people miss.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ The #1 mistake athletes make when trying to eat cheap✔️ The best places to get high-protein food for less (Costco, Grocery Outlet, food banks & more)✔️ Why fast food isn’t the “cheap” option you think it is✔️ How working 8-10 hours a week can completely change how you eat✔️ The best budget-friendly meals that fuel performance

💰 If you want to fuel your body like a high-level athlete—even on a tight budget—this episode is for you.

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Just because you’re from a small town doesn’t mean you can’t compete at a high level. Chelan County, Washington has produced college athletes like Evan Reister (college baseball), NBA players like Joe Harris, and future WNBA talent like Hailey Van Lith.

So what does it take to get noticed and play at the next level when you don’t have access to the same facilities, exposure, and resources as athletes in bigger cities?

In this episode, Evan Reister—former college athlete and current Athletic Director at Chelan High School—breaks it all down.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ The biggest challenges small-town athletes face in recruiting✔️ How to stand out when you don’t have big-city exposure✔️ The role of parents & coaches in supporting young athletes✔️ Why going D1 isn’t the only path to playing at the next level✔️ How to use social media the right way to get recruited

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If you want to get recruited, your nutrition cannot look like every other high schooler’s. College coaches aren’t just looking for good stats—they want athletes who are strong, durable, and ready to compete at the next level.

In this episode, I break down four levels of nutrition and exactly what separates a high school athlete’s diet from a college, D1, or even pro-level diet.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ The biggest nutrition mistakes that hold high school athletes back✔️ What college-level athletes do differently with their fueling✔️ How D1 athletes eat to maximize strength, speed & recovery✔️ Why pro athletes focus on quality & recovery nutrition✔️ How to level up your eating habits today to improve performance & recruiting chances

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Imagine being able to track every sprint, every cut, and your recovery in real time—and using that data to train smarter, recover faster, and perform better. That’s exactly what Catapult Sports is doing at the college, pro, and now high school level.

In this episode, Nick Farman from Catapult Sports breaks down how real-time performance tracking is changing the way athletes train, recover, and get recruited. If you’re not using data, you’re already behind!

What You’ll Learn in This Video:✔️ How sports technology is helping athletes return from injuries faster✔️ Why top teams use GPS tracking to measure speed, workload & recovery✔️ How high school athletes can use data to gain an edge in recruiting✔️ Why overtraining is killing athletic performance & how to prevent it✔️ What the next 5 years of sports technology will look like

Connect with Nick Farman & Catapult Sports:📌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickfarman_55/📌 Twitter: https://x.com/NickFarman55📩 Email: [email protected]

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Most athletes waste money on supplements without fixing the basics first. If you're struggling with energy, strength, recovery, or performance, your supplements aren’t the answer—your habits are.

In this episode, I break down what you need to do before even thinking about supplements and how to tell if you actually need one.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why nutrition, sleep, and hydration matter more than any supplement
✔️ How bad sleep can ruin muscle growth & recovery
✔️ The only supplements worth considering (and which ones to avoid)
✔️ Why most supplements aren’t even regulated (and how to check for safety)
✔️ The supplement brands I DON’T recommend

Want to Make Sure Your Supplements Are Safe?

🔎 Look for NSF Certified for Sport or Informed Sport on the label.

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Most athletes track speed, strength, and training—but what about their nutrition and recovery?

In this episode, sports dietitian Jena Brown breaks down the key lab tests, supplements, and nutrition strategies that can help athletes recover faster, avoid deficiencies, and perform at their best.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ The most important lab tests athletes should get & why they matter
✔️ How Omega-3s impact muscle recovery & brain health (and how to get enough)
✔️ Why most athletes aren’t getting enough Vitamin D (and how to fix it)
✔️ The best ways to test iron & ferritin levels for endurance & strength athletes
✔️ How to avoid low-quality supplements & what to look for instead

📩 Connect with Jena Brown & Victorem Performance Nutrition:

🌎 Website: https://victorem.com

📌 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/victoremnutrition

📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victoremnutrition

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