133. Fueling Champions: How Healthy Eating Impacts Youth Athletes and Coaches

Fuel your season with the right food. We have Jillian Tedesco, the owner of Fit-Flavors, a podcaster, an author, and a mother of two to discuss how choosing the right food can effect your year. We also have her husband, Jason Tedesco, the head coach of their Rawlings Tigers baseball team, to discuss the lifestyle and the rewards of developing a strong team culture. This is a must-listen-to episode. You can see the time stamps below.   

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(00:00-06:18) Introduction (highlights, guest intro)

(06:19-10:18) The Power of Food

(10:19-17:17) Coaching, Teaching, Lifestyle

(17:18-22:40) "Healthy" Eating

(22:46-32:36) The Science of Food Simplified

(32:37-39:23) Athletes & Coaches' Relationship with Food

(39:24-40:28) 80/20 Mentality

(40:29-46:11) How To Create Nutrition Opt-In

(46:12-49:52) How To Eat on the Road

(49:53-53:40) Can't get bigger because of genetics?

(53:41-55:36) Protein, Post Workout, Body Replenish

(55:37-58:38) The Pitcher's Hangover

(58:39-01:03:43) Timing of Meals, Optimum Performance

(01:03:44-01:05:02) Energy and Protein Bars

(01:05:03-01:07:38) Energy Drinks & Pre-Workout

(01:07:39-01:08:10) Caffeine & Sleep

(01:08:11-01:14:29) Cultivating a Community, Leadership, Visualization

(01:14:30-01:19:40) Creating Community and Culture External and Internal

(01:19:41-01:24:27) Taking Ownership, Hard Conversations, Players Character

(01:24:28-01:28:06) Struggle, High Expectations, Social Media

(01:28:07- 01:36:18) What Should Change In Youth Sports?

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