Your teen might be eating well—but are they actually absorbing and using those nutrients? In this episode, host Trent sits down with clinical nutritionist Laura Sedgwick from LS Nutrition (lsnutrition.com.au) to unpack why nutrition is more than just intake. They explore how stress and gut health can impact nutrient absorption, energy levels, and recovery—plus the subtle signs your teen athlete may not be getting the full benefit from the food they eat. You’ll also learn practical strat...
Mar 25
8 min
In this episode, Trent is joined by clinical nutritionist Laura Sedgwick to break down why teenage athletes aren’t just “small adults” — and how puberty changes everything when it comes to nutrition, recovery, and performance. They explore how hormones drive different nutritional needs for boys and girls, from testosterone and muscle development to menstrual health and recovery — and why common approaches like under-fuelling or low-carb diets can do more harm than good. They also unpack the...
Mar 18
21 min
Teenage athletes are training harder than ever, but many are missing key signs that their body isn’t keeping up. In this episode, host Trent is joined by Laura Sedgwick, founder of LS Nutrition, to break down the common red flags parents and athletes shouldn’t ignore — from persistent fatigue and poor recovery to digestive issues, mood changes, and brain fog. They explore how many of these symptoms are linked to stress, gut health, and mismatched fuelling for training demands. Trent and Lau...
Mar 13
20 min
Women’s sport is growing rapidly — and the opportunities for young female athletes have never been greater. In this episode, host Trent sits down with Jaime Fernandez, Assistant Director and Performance Enhancement Coach at the University of Arizona, to discuss what’s driving the rise of women’s collegiate sport and what it means for Australian athletes looking to compete overseas. We unpack the growing opportunities around athlete branding and endorsement deals in U.S. college sport, along...
Mar 4
15 min
In this follow-up episode, host Trent sits down with Jaime Fernandez, Assistant Director and Performance Enhancement Coach at the University of Arizona, to continue the conversation around what truly supports young athletes in today’s evolving sporting landscape. Building on our previous discussion around development pathways and preparation, this episode dives deeper into two major forces shaping modern sport: mental performance support and NIL (Name, Image, Likeness). We unpack the changing...
Feb 25
18 min
What really builds resilience in young athletes? In this episode, host Trent sits down with Jaime Fernandez, Assistant Director and Performance Enhancement Coach at the University of Arizona, to explore what truly protects athletes over the long term — especially when injuries, pressure, and performance expectations collide. Following up on our previous conversation about pathways and preparation, this episode dives into what happens after setbacks and how performance teams in US colleges a...
Feb 18
28 min
In this episode, host Trent and coach Alex unpack one of the biggest hidden risks in modern youth sport: too much repetition and not enough variability. As young athletes progress from club to representative levels, training volumes increase, competition intensifies, and the same movement patterns are repeated again and again. Over time, this leads to underdeveloped physical qualities, movement compensations, overload, and a rising rate of overuse and repetitive strain injuries. We explore: W...
Feb 11
24 min
In this follow up episode, host Trent invites coach Alex to tackle the hidden risks of early specialisation in youth sport. Kids are being pushed harder and earlier than ever, through year-round competitions, 1-on-1 coaching, and sport-specific programs. While early wins feel exciting, they can come at a cost: burnout, injury, and a narrow foundation of athleticism. We cover: Why kids’ limits are lower than teens or adults and why respecting those limits matters How overemphasis ...
Feb 4
23 min
In this episode, host Trent invites coach Alex to tackle the hidden risks of early specialisation in youth sport. Kids are being pushed harder and earlier than ever, through year-round competitions, 1-on-1 coaching, and sport-specific programs. While early wins feel exciting, they can come at a cost: burnout, injury, and a narrow foundation of athleticism.We cover:Why kids’ limits are lower than teens or adults and why respecting those limits mattersHow overemphasis on competition and ...
Jan 28
30 min
In the second half of the episode, Trent and Gracie unpack what it really takes to prepare for life as a U.S. college soccer athlete. Gracie reflects on what she thought mattered before leaving Australia versus what actually made the biggest difference — physically, mentally, and in her day-to-day training habits. She shares an honest look at life at Rocky Mountain College, including her degree choice, weekly schedule, and how she balances classes, training, games, and recovery, as well as t...
Jan 21
29 min
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