In Episode 72, Dr. Shaun Garff breaks down what youth and teen athletes truly need to perform, stay healthy, and recover well, starting with the fundamentals that are often overlooked. Listeners will gain clarity on the most common nutrition- and injury-related issues seen in young athletes, how to communicate about nutrition in a way that supports performance and long-term development, and why high-level sports medicine and nutrition care shouldn’t be reserved for elite athletes only. Dr. Garff also shares the vision behind SportMed Connect, the gaps it addresses at the club sports level, and how a more integrated, professional approach can elevate outcomes for athletes, parents, coaches, and organizations alike.To learn more visit @thesportsnutritionplaybook and thesportsnutritionplaybook.com.Check out our YouTube channel for more sports nutrition tips and tricks. Have questions to ask our sports dietitians? email us at [email protected]

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