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This Is Why Most Athletes Don't Get Recruited | The Process Ep. 3


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Most parents don’t realize it, the biggest recruiting mistakes happen years before recruiting even starts.


In this episode of The Process Podcast, Walter Beede and Corvive CEO Jeremy Fouts break down why nutrition, strength, sleep, and hydration matter far more than showcases and travel tournaments at young ages. From 8-year-olds playing year-round to parents falling into the “weekend warrior” trap, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone raising a student-athlete.


You’ll learn when to actually start nutrition plans, why calories matter during growth spurts, how poor fueling limits height, strength, and performance, and why college coaches recruit prepared bodies. not overplayed kids.


“It’s not about being great at 12. It’s about being great at 18.” - Jeremy Fouts


If you’re serious about your athlete’s long-term development, this episode will change how you think about youth sports.


⏱️ Timestamps


00:00 – Why nutrition & training matter more than showcasing

01:55 – The youth sports “trap” parents fall into

04:40 – When should nutrition actually start for athletes?

07:30 – Supplements, creatine & electrolytes for young athletes

09:30 – The hamster wheel of tournaments & exposure

11:50 – Fast food, Gatorade & weekend nutrition mistakes

15:15 – Growth spurts, RED-S & injury risk

18:05 – Nutrition’s impact on height, bone density & recovery

19:45 – Real story: from undersized at 12 to thriving at 15

21:30 – Nutrition & decision-making as athletes get older

24:30 – Why educated athletes make better choices in college

25:55 – What parents should focus on starting TODAY

29:20 – How to connect with Jeremy & Corvive

29:50 – Final message to parents


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Welcome to The Process Podcast - where real development begins.


Hosted by Walter Beede and Jeremy Fouts, this podcast cuts through the noise of youth and high-school athletics to give parents, coaches, and athletes the truth about what actually drives performance, growth, and long-term athletic success.

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The ProcessBy Jeremy Fouts and Walter Beede