Inside College Soccer 82: Nutrition Special - Q&A with Nick Lemke (Expert Nutritionist)
Sep 5, 2025
48:55
Sponsored by Gap Year Soccer & Sports Recruiting USA (SRUSA)
In this episode of Inside College Soccer, host Don Williams welcomes Nick Lemke, RD 🥗, a registered dietitian who works with athletes to optimize performance through better fueling.
This Q&A-style conversation dives into the nutrition questions athletes and parents ask most often:
⚽️ What to eat before, during, and after games.
💧 Hydration tips that actually impact performance.
📅 The difference between fueling on training days, rest days, and tournament weekends.
👩🦰 Nutrition challenges for female athletes.
🌱 Vegetarian and vegan considerations.
💊 Supplements: when things like creatine, electrolytes, or protein powders make sense.
🔥 The habits that separate “average” athletes from great ones.
Nick breaks it all down in a way that’s clear, practical, and easy for players, parents, and coaches to apply right away.
🎧 Listen here:
In this episode of Inside College Soccer, host Don Williams welcomes Nick Lemke, RD 🥗, a registered dietitian who works with athletes to optimize performance through better fueling.
This Q&A-style conversation dives into the nutrition questions athletes and parents ask most often:
⚽️ What to eat before, during, and after games.
💧 Hydration tips that actually impact performance.
📅 The difference between fueling on training days, rest days, and tournament weekends.
👩🦰 Nutrition challenges for female athletes.
🌱 Vegetarian and vegan considerations.
💊 Supplements: when things like creatine, electrolytes, or protein powders make sense.
🔥 The habits that separate “average” athletes from great ones.
Nick breaks it all down in a way that’s clear, practical, and easy for players, parents, and coaches to apply right away.
🎧 Listen here:
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