This Is Why Most Athletes Don't Get Recruited

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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