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Father’s Day is the perfect time to reflect on what truly matters in youth sports—and it’s not batting averages, rankings, or scholarships. In this heartfelt episode of The Process, Walter Beede and Jeremy Fouts share their personal experiences raising young athletes, navigating the recruiting journey as fathers, and learning how to balance competition with connection. From postgame car rides and handling failure to building resilient young men and creating lifelong memories, this conversation is a reminder that sports are only one part of your child’s identity. If you're a sports parent trying to support your athlete without adding pressure, this episode is for you. Because one day, the practices end, the car rides stop, and the house gets a little quieter—but the memories last forever. Topics Covered: Why being present matters more than being the perfect sports parent The biggest parenting mistakes Walter and Jeremy would change Supporting your athlete without smothering them How to keep sports from becoming your child's identity The importance of "locker room sessions" and creating safe conversations What parents should (and shouldn’t) say after a tough game Navigating the postgame car ride Teaching accountability, resilience, and mental toughness Why failure is essential for long-term growth Handling criticism, social media, and external pressure Raising confident, independent young adults The recruiting process through a father's perspective Why your child is not a "merit badge" Creating meaningful memories beyond the field What Walter and Jeremy hope their sons remember most Lessons on faith, family, and fatherhood 👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with a sports parent who needs this reminder. ✅Check out CorVive Supplements 👍30% Off First Purchase Use Code: Bluebook 👍10% Off Subscription Use Code: Bluebook10 🔗https://corvive.com/bluebook ✅ Important Links to Follow  📲Parents and Players, download the Baseball Bluebook App and start your player profile for free.  🔗https://apps.apple.com/us/app/basebal... 🔗https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... 👍Get your recruiting journey started! 🔗 Get a Player Evaluation: https://coachbeede.com/get-evaluated/ 🔗 Get a Consult: https://coachbeede.com/college_journey/ 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. #BaseballDevelopment #YouthBaseball #TheProcessPodcast #CoachBeede #JeremyFouts #HighSchoolBaseball #BaseballTraining #SportsParenting #BaseballRecruiting #AthleteNutrition

Join Our Community & Ask Your Question There: https://www.skool.com/peptideresearchinstitute/about In this episode of The Process, Walter Beede and Coach Fouts tackle one of the biggest questions in youth sports: Should athletes specialize in one sport—or play multiple sports? From youth baseball to college recruiting, they break down the myths, pressures, and realities facing families today. Walter shares why many coaches push year-round participation, what college coaches actually want, and why allowing kids to be kids may be the best decision parents can make. The conversation also dives into recruiting anxiety, enjoying the journey, and the memories that matter most before your child leaves home. If you're a parent of an athlete between the ages of 8 and 18, this episode is a must-listen. Topics Covered -Should athletes specialize early? -Why multi-sport athletes often have an advantage -What college coaches really think about multi-sport players -The dangers of year-round baseball -Injury prevention and athletic development -Why recruiting should not drive youth sports decisions -Helping athletes avoid burnout -The recruiting mindset for high school players -How parents can reduce anxiety during the process -The importance of enjoying the journey -College World Series predictions -Lessons every sports parent needs to hear #baseball #recruiting #youthsports #travelbaseball #collegebaseball #baseballparents #multisportathlete #theprocess ✅ Important Links to Follow 📲 Parents and Players, download the Baseball Bluebook App and start your player profile for free: 🔗 iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/basebal... 🔗 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... 👍 Get your recruiting journey started! 🔗 Get a Player Evaluation: https://coachbeede.com/get-evaluated/ 🔗 Book a Consult: https://coachbeede.com/college_journey/ 💬 Drop a comment below: What is your biggest fear regarding the new NCAA eligibility rules? 👍 Like, Subscribe & Hit the Bell for more insights on youth baseball and recruiting! #BaseballRecruiting #CollegeBaseball #TransferPortal #NCAA5in5 #CoachBeede #JeremyFouts #JUCOBaseball #TravelBaseball #BaseballParents #StudentAthlete #TheProcessPodcast

High school athletes are no longer just competing against other high schoolers they are competing against 24-year-old grown men in the transfer portal.  In this episode of The Process, Coach Walter Beede and Coach Jeremy Fouts break down the brutal new realities of the college baseball recruiting landscape. With the implementation of the NCAA's new 5-in-5 eligibility rule and roster caps shrinking the margin for error, college coaches are actively dropping committed high school players in favor of proven, older talent from the transfer portal and Division 1 JUCO programs. We discuss why the "D1 or Bust" mentality is setting players up for failure, the biggest mistakes parents make during the chaotic summer travel ball season, and why you need to stop obsessing over the August 1st contact date. Coach Beede also shares a deeply personal story about the mistakes he made during his own son's journey to Vanderbilt and the MLB. If you are a parent of a middle school or high school athlete, stop listening to the outside noise and start focusing on what actually moves the needle: physical development, nutrition, and stacking productive days. ✅ LEVEL UP YOUR NUTRITION WITH CORVIVE (NSF Certified) 👉 https://corvive.com/bluebook 👍 Use code BLUEBOOK for 30% off your first order 👍 Use code BLUEBOOK10 for an additional 10% off your subscription ⏰ TIMESTAMPS & TOPICS COVERED: 0:00 - Intro: The Reality of a Recruiting Advisor's Phone Ringing 3:26 - Why College Coaches Are Dropping Committed Players 6:26 - The NCAA 5-in-5 Rule Explained (What Parents MUST Know) 8:20 - The Transfer Portal: Why 24-Year-Olds are Taking High School Spots 10:00 - The D1 JUCO Route: Why It's the Best Path to Major College Baseball 13:26 - The Biggest Mistake Parents Make During Summer Travel Ball 14:40 - Coach Beede's Personal Mistake with His MLB Son's Development 19:11 - Exciting Announcement: A New Masterclass Course for Parents 24:00 - The August 1st Myth: Why You Need to Unplug from the Noise 28:00 - Stop Chasing Exit Velo: Focus on Raising Your "Floor" 31:00 - Mindset: How to Stack Days and Enjoy the Grind 33:00 - Take Back Your Family Time from the Youth Sports Industry --- ✅ Important Links to Follow 📲 Parents and Players, download the Baseball Bluebook App and start your player profile for free: 🔗 iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/basebal... 🔗 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... 👍 Get your recruiting journey started! 🔗 Get a Player Evaluation: https://coachbeede.com/get-evaluated/ 🔗 Book a Consult: https://coachbeede.com/college_journey/ ✅ Stay Connected With Me 👉 Instagram:  / coachbeede   👉 TikTok:  / coachbeede   👉 Twitter (X): https://x.com/BluebookBeede 👉 Website: https://coachbeede.com/ 💬 Drop a comment below: What is your biggest fear regarding the new NCAA eligibility rules? 👍 Like, Subscribe & Hit the Bell for more insights on youth baseball and recruiting! #BaseballRecruiting #CollegeBaseball #TransferPortal #NCAA5in5 #CoachBeede #JeremyFouts #JUCOBaseball #TravelBaseball #BaseballParents #StudentAthlete #TheProcessPodcast

Most parents think hydration means handing their athlete a cold bottle of water in the dugout during the third inning. By then, it is already too late. In this LIVE episode of The Process, Coach Walter Beede and Coach Jeremy Fouts break down the brutal truth about hydration, recovery, sleep, and nutrition. They expose a massive reality check for parents: most youth baseball injuries are actually recovery injuries, not training injuries. We dive deep into how dehydration silently destroys an athlete's focus, reaction time, confidence, and pitching velocity. More importantly, we give parents a practical, no-BS blueprint for fueling athletes before tournaments, practices, and grueling summer training sessions. If your athlete is constantly tired, cramping, losing velocity, or fading late in championship games, this episode will completely change your approach to their development. ✅ LEVEL UP YOUR NUTRITION WITH CORVIVE (NSF Certified) 👉 https://corvive.com/bluebook 👍 Use code BLUEBOOK for 30% off your first order 👍 Use code BLUEBOOK10 for an additional 10% off your subscription

Most parents want to do everything right for their athlete. But what if the things you're focused on are the wrong things at the wrong time? In this episode of The Process, Jeremy Fouts and Coach Walter Beede lay out the complete parent playbook—a four-phase roadmap for raising a student athlete from 8 years old all the way through college recruiting. Drawing from their own experiences as dads and from working with thousands of families across the country, they break down exactly what parents should be focused on at every age.  Getting the sequence wrong can cost your athlete years of physical and mental development. From letting them fall in love with the game, to building the body, to preparing for the reality of college recruiting—this episode is the blueprint every baseball parent needs to hear before it's too late.  Stop chasing exposure. Start building the athlete. 📌 TOPICS COVERED: The four-phase framework for raising a student athlete (ages 8–18)Phase 1 (Ages 8–12): Why falling in love with the game comes before everything elseWhy results, stats, and rankings don't matter before age 14The $2 championship ring—and what parents are actually chasingPhase 2 (Ages 13–15): Building the athlete via strength, nutrition, and routineWhy "lifting weights stunts growth" is factually incorrectHydration and sleep: the nearly free performance tools most families ignorePhase 3 (Ages 16–18): Preparing for reality and learning what college coaches actually evaluatePhase 4: Stop chasing exposure. Exposure doesn't create opportunity, it reveals readiness.The metrics that matter before going to a showcaseWhy college coaches are recruiting progression, not perfection ✅ LEVEL UP YOUR NUTRITION WITH CORVIVE (NSF Certified) 👉 https://corvive.com/bluebook 👍 Use code BLUEBOOK for 30% off your first order 👍 Use code BLUEBOOK10 for an additional 10% off your subscription --- ✅ Important Links to Follow 📲 Parents and Players, download the Baseball Bluebook App and start your player profile for free: 🔗 iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/basebal... 🔗 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... 👍 Get your recruiting journey started! 🔗 Get a Player Evaluation: https://coachbeede.com/get-evaluated/ ✅ Stay Connected With Me 👉 Instagram:    / coachbeede   👉 TikTok:    / coachbeede   👉 Website: https://coachbeede.com/

Every parent has asked the question—but very few are asking it the right way. In this episode of The Process, Coach Walter Beede and Jeremy Fouts tackle the most common question they get from baseball parents: Is my athlete good enough to play at the next level? The answer isn't a simple yes or no; it's about learning to look through the correct developmental lens. Using Jeremy's own son Pearson as a real-world case study—from undersized freshman to D1 JUCO home run hitter—this conversation breaks down how to honestly evaluate where your athlete is today, what they need to develop, and why physical development isn't just a box to check, it's the calling card that gets them recruited. If your athlete has the skill but not the size, or the talent but not the drive, this episode will give you the roadmap to close the gap. Skills get you noticed. Physical development gets you recruited. 📌 TOPICS COVERED: How to honestly evaluate if your athlete has what it takesWhy most parents are looking through the wrong lensThe two things every parent should focus on: stacking days and identifying weaknessesJeremy's personal story: Pearson's journey from undersized freshman to D1 JUCODesire vs. parent-driven ambition: how to tell the differenceWhat gaining 20–30 pounds actually does for confidence and performanceThe 6'2", 157-lb senior problem (and why you can't buy time)How Jeremy locks athletes in within two weeks using a daily weight tracking systemWhen to let your athlete take the wheelWhy college coaches recruit progression, not perfection ✅ LEVEL UP YOUR NUTRITION WITH CORVIVE (NSF Certified) 👉 https://corvive.com/bluebook 👍 Use code BLUEBOOK for 30% off your first order 👍 Use code BLUEBOOK10 for an additional 10% off your subscription --- ✅ Important Links to Follow 📲 Parents and Players, download the Baseball Bluebook App and start your player profile for free: 🔗 iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/basebal... 🔗 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... 👍 Get your recruiting journey started! 🔗 Get a Player Evaluation: https://coachbeede.com/get-evaluated/ ✅ Stay Connected With Me 👉 Instagram:    / coachbeede   👉 TikTok:    / coachbeede   👉 Website: https://coachbeede.com/ 👍 Like, Subscribe & Hit the Bell for more insights on youth baseball and recruiting!

Most parents think the college recruiting journey starts in high school. The truth? If you wait until then to start developing your athlete, you are already too late. In this episode of The Process, Coach Walter Beede and Jeremy Fouts break down the absolute most important years in a young athlete’s development: Ages 12 to 16. This 4-year window dictates whether your player will be ready for varsity baseball or left sitting on the bench.  Joined by baseball parent Mark Lonergan, we share a real-world case study of how one underdeveloped 12-year-old transformed into a confident, disciplined varsity athlete. The secret? It wasn't expensive showcases, elite travel ball teams, or constant private lessons. It was a relentless focus on the foundation: Nutrition, strength, daily habits, and self-driven reps. If you're a parent trying to figure out what actually matters in youth baseball, this episode will completely change your development roadmap. ⚾ Topics Covered -Why ages 12–16 are the most critical development years in baseball -The biggest mistake parents make: waiting too long to start -Why nutrition and strength matter more than recruiting early on -How proper fueling impacts energy, confidence, and performance -The truth about showcases, travel ball, and over-instruction -Building a process-driven athlete vs results-driven mindset -How self-driven reps (wall ball, self toss, etc.) separate players -The power of routine, discipline, and accountability -Why development is NOT about lessons—it’s about reps -Mental growth: confidence, resilience, and ownership -How environment and mentors shape young athletes -Real example of long-term development over 4+ years -Why most players fall behind by high school -The difference between players who catch up vs players who are ready ✅Check out CorVive Supplements 👍30% Off First Purchase Use Code: Bluebook 👍10% Off Subscription Use Code: Bluebook10 🔗https://corvive.com/bluebook ✅ Important Links to Follow  📲Parents and Players, download the Baseball Bluebook App and start your player profile for free.  🔗https://apps.apple.com/us/app/basebal... 🔗https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... 👍Get your recruiting journey started! 🔗 Get a Player Evaluation: https://coachbeede.com/get-evaluated/ 🔗 Get a Consult: https://coachbeede.com/college_journey/ 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. #BaseballDevelopment #YouthBaseball #TheProcessPodcast #CoachBeede #JeremyFouts #HighSchoolBaseball #BaseballTraining #SportsParenting #BaseballRecruiting #AthleteNutrition

Most parents think the college recruiting journey starts with showcases in high school. The truth? If you are chasing early recruiting, you are missing the most critical window of your athlete's development. In this episode of The Process, Coach Walter Beede and Jeremy Fouts break down the absolute most important years in a young athlete’s journey: Ages 14 to 16. This window dictates whether your player will be ready for varsity baseball or left sitting on the bench.  We dive deep into the real foundation of success: nutrition, strength, daily routine, and accountability. You’ll hear real stories of athletes who transformed their bodies, unlocked their confidence, and changed their recruiting trajectory—not from playing more games, but from what they did daily off the field.  If you're a parent trying to "do everything right" in youth baseball, this episode will completely change your development roadmap. 📌 TOPICS COVERED: Why freshman & sophomore years are NOT about recruitingThe biggest mistake parents make chasing showcases too earlyWhy nutrition is the #1 missing piece in athlete developmentHow calorie intake, macros, and routine impact performanceThe truth about size, strength, and college projectionWhy college coaches care about progression—not current abilityReal athlete transformation stories (weight gain → velocity → performance)The difference between showcase competition vs real college baseball ✅ LEVEL UP YOUR NUTRITION WITH CORVIVE 👍 30% Off Your First Order Code: Bluebook  👍 Additional 10% off Subscription Code: Bluebook10  🔗 https://corvive.com/bluebook ✅ Important Links to Follow  📲Parents and Players, download the Baseball Bluebook App and start your player profile for free.  🔗https://apps.apple.com/us/app/basebal... 🔗https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... 👍Get your recruiting journey started! 🔗 Get a Player Evaluation: https://coachbeede.com/get-evaluated/ 🔗 Get a Consult: https://coachbeede.com/college_journey/ 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. #BaseballDevelopment #YouthBaseball #TheProcessPodcast #CoachBeede #JeremyFouts #HighSchoolBaseball #BaseballTraining #SportsParenting #BaseballRecruiting #AthleteNutrition

Most parents think the college recruiting journey starts in high school. The truth? If you wait until then to start developing your athlete, you are already too late. In this episode of The Process, Coach Walter Beede and Jeremy Fouts break down the absolute most important years in a young athlete’s development: Ages 12 to 16. This 4-year window dictates whether your player will be ready for varsity baseball or left sitting on the bench.  Joined by baseball parent Mark Lonergan, we share a real-world case study of how one underdeveloped 12-year-old transformed into a confident, disciplined varsity athlete. The secret? It wasn't expensive showcases, elite travel ball teams, or constant private lessons. It was a relentless focus on the foundation: Nutrition, strength, daily habits, and self-driven reps. If you're a parent trying to figure out what actually matters in youth baseball, this episode will completely change your development roadmap. ⚾ Topics Covered -Why ages 12–16 are the most critical development years in baseball -The biggest mistake parents make: waiting too long to start -Why nutrition and strength matter more than recruiting early on -How proper fueling impacts energy, confidence, and performance -The truth about showcases, travel ball, and over-instruction -Building a process-driven athlete vs results-driven mindset -How self-driven reps (wall ball, self toss, etc.) separate players -The power of routine, discipline, and accountability -Why development is NOT about lessons—it’s about reps -Mental growth: confidence, resilience, and ownership -How environment and mentors shape young athletes -Real example of long-term development over 4+ years -Why most players fall behind by high school -The difference between players who catch up vs players who are ready ✅Check out CorVive Supplements 👍30% Off First Purchase Use Code: Bluebook 👍10% Off Subscription Use Code: Bluebook10 🔗https://corvive.com/bluebook ✅ Important Links to Follow  📲Parents and Players, download the Baseball Bluebook App and start your player profile for free.  🔗https://apps.apple.com/us/app/basebal... 🔗https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... 👍Get your recruiting journey started! 🔗 Get a Player Evaluation: https://coachbeede.com/get-evaluated/ 🔗 Get a Consult: https://coachbeede.com/college_journey/ 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. #BaseballDevelopment #YouthBaseball #TheProcessPodcast #CoachBeede #JeremyFouts #HighSchoolBaseball #BaseballTraining #SportsParenting #BaseballRecruiting #AthleteNutrition

If you are waiting until game day to start chugging water, it is already too late—and you might actually be doing more harm than good.  In Part 2 of The Process Podcast, Coach Walter Beede and Jeremy Fouts sit down with Elite Performance Dietitian Adam Rodriguez (former San Francisco Giants, Oakland Raiders, and Ohio State) to bust the biggest myths surrounding athlete hydration.  Part 1 of this discussion: https://youtube.com/live/U_GCAFtjBOg Adam explains why drinking plain water isn't enough to prevent cramping, how electrolytes actually work inside the muscle, and why a mere 1-2% drop in hydration can destroy your reaction time, strength, and decision-making on the field.  If your student-athlete struggles with fatigue or cramping in late innings, this episode will give you the exact blueprint to keep them fueled and explosive all tournament long. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS & TOPICS COVERED: 0:00 - Intro: Welcome back Adam Rodriguez (Part 2) 1:03 - Hydrated vs. Dehydrated Muscle: What is Actually Happening?  2:35 - The 2% Rule: How Mild Dehydration Ruins Reaction Time [4:44 - The "Just Drink Water" Myth: Why It's Not Enough 6:44 - Cramping: The Real Culprit (And How to Stop It)  7:27 - Electrolytes Explained: Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium & Calcium  8:04 - Why Carbs are the Secret Weapon for Hydration 11:04 - How to Track Your Hydration (Weigh In / Weigh Out) 18:53 - The Truth About Creatine, Fish Oil, and Supplements  ✅Check out CoreVive Supplements 👍30% Off First Purchase Use Code: Bluebook 👍10% Off Subscription Use Code: Bluebook10 🔗https://corevive.com/bluebook ✅ Important Links to Follow  📲Parents and Players, download the Baseball Bluebook App and start your player profile for free.  🔗https://apps.apple.com/us/app/basebal... 🔗https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... 👍Get your recruiting journey started! 🔗 Get a Player Evaluation: https://coachbeede.com/get-evaluated/ 🔗 Get a Consult: https://coachbeede.com/college_journey/ 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. #BaseballTraining #SportsNutrition #AdamRodrigues #CoachBeede #TheProcessPodcast #AthleteDiet #BaseballRecruiting #HighSchoolBaseball #collegebaseball  #youthbaseball  #baseballpodcast  #baseballcoaching #collegeathletics #baseballdevelopment #NAIABaseball #NAIARecruiting #studentathlete   #recruitingtips  #collegesports  #collegerecruiting  #beede #walterbeede   #mlb #baseball #coachscorner #WeightGainForAthletes  #JeremyFouts #TheProcess #AthleteNutrition #SportsParenting

You grinded all winter to add 15 pounds of muscle and increase your velocity. So why do you feel weak and tired by mid-May?  In this episode of The Process, Coach Walter Beede and Jeremy Fouts sit down with Elite Performance Dietitian Adam Rodrigues (former San Francisco Giants, Oakland Raiders, and Ohio State) to reveal the biggest mistake athletes make once the season starts: stopping their training.  Learn exactly how to maintain your off-season strength, fuel your body for game day, and build the recovery habits that separate high school players from Division 1 prospects.  💡 (Note: This is Part 1 of a 2-part series! Make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss Part 2 on Elite Hydration). ⏱️ TOPICS COVERED -Why in-season lifting is critical (and why stopping hurts you) -The biggest mistake athletes make after offseason training -How quickly players lose strength and performance in-season -Building a routine vs. having no structure as an athlete -How many days per week athletes should train in-season -The difference between training for maintenance vs. growth -Why nutrition changes during the season (and how to adjust) -The importance of carbs for energy and performance -Game-day fueling strategy (before, during, after games) -Why athletes should avoid fats and heavy foods pre-game -The role of stretching, mobility, and injury prevention -Can you gain weight and still get faster? (yes — here’s how) -How proper nutrition and training impacts long-term development ✅Check out CoreVive Supplements 👍30% Off First Purchase Use Code: Bluebook 👍10% Off Subscription Use Code: Bluebook10 🔗https://corevive.com/bluebook ✅ Important Links to Follow  📲Parents and Players, download the Baseball Bluebook App and start your player profile for free.  🔗https://apps.apple.com/us/app/basebal... 🔗https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... 👍Get your recruiting journey started! 🔗 Get a Player Evaluation: https://coachbeede.com/get-evaluated/ 🔗 Get a Consult: https://coachbeede.com/college_journey/ 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. #BaseballTraining #SportsNutrition #AdamRodrigues #CoachBeede #TheProcessPodcast #AthleteDiet #BaseballRecruiting #HighSchoolBaseball #collegebaseball  #youthbaseball  #baseballpodcast  #baseballcoaching #collegeathletics #baseballdevelopment #NAIABaseball #NAIARecruiting #studentathlete   #recruitingtips  #collegesports  #collegerecruiting  #beede #walterbeede   #mlb #baseball #coachscorner #WeightGainForAthletes  #JeremyFouts #TheProcess #AthleteNutrition #SportsParenting

What really separates college-level recruits from talented high school players? "He's skilled... but he's not big enough." It's the feedback every parent dreads. But what happens when you actually commit to the process? In this special case study episode of The Process, Coach Beede and Jeremy Fouts interview a Texas baseball family who stopped guessing and started building. You'll hear the real story of a high school athlete who gained over 40 pounds of lean mass, increased his speed, and completely transformed his recruiting status. This isn't theory—it's proof. Learn exactly how nutrition, accountability, and family buy-in created a Division 1 caliber physique. ⏰ TOPICS COVERED: The "Undersized" Problem The Transformation: Gaining 40 Lbs of Muscle The "Speed Myth": Why He Actually Got Faster Nutrition: The Missing Link for High School Athletes The Parent Perspective: Buying into the Lifestyle Confidence: How Physical Size Changed His Mental Game The Recruiting Result: How Coaches View Him Now 📌 If you’re a parent wondering whether your athlete is truly on the right path—or an athlete who wants to play at the next level—this episode will change how you think about development. ✅Check out CoreVive Supplements 👍30% Off First Purchase Use Code: Bluebook 👍10% Off Subscription Use Code: Bluebook10 🔗https://corevive.com/bluebook ✅ Important Links to Follow  📲Parents and Players, download the Baseball Bluebook App and start your player profile for free.  🔗https://apps.apple.com/us/app/basebal... 🔗https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... 👍Get your recruiting journey started! 🔗 Get a Player Evaluation: https://coachbeede.com/get-evaluated/ 🔗 Get a Consult: https://coachbeede.com/college_journey/ 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. #baseballrecruiting  #collegebaseball  #youthbaseball  #baseballpodcast  #youthbaseball #baseballcoaching #collegeathletics #baseballdevelopment #NAIABaseball #NAIARecruiting #studentathlete   #recruitingtips  #collegesports  #collegerecruiting  #beede #walterbeede #baseballrecruiting #collegebaseball #youthbaseball #mlb #baseball #coachscorner #BaseballRecruiting #WeightGainForAthletes #HighSchoolBaseball #JeremyFouts #CoachBeede #TheProcess #AthleteNutrition #SportsParenting

"Weak athletes slow down as they grow. Strong athletes get faster. That’s not opinion, that’s physics." In this episode of The Process, Coach Walter Beede and performance nutrition expert Jeremy Fouts debunk the biggest myth in youth sports: that gaining weight makes you slower. They break down the physics of Ground Force (Force = Mass x Acceleration) and explain why college coaches are actively looking for bigger, stronger bodies—not skinny runners. Learn why 1-2 mph of bat speed changes your career, why hydration affects reaction time, and why pitchers need sprint capacity just as much as outfielders. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The Big Myth: "If I Gain Weight, I'll Get Slower" 02:00 - The Physics of Speed: Force = Mass x Acceleration 04:00 - Ground Force: The Hidden Power Source 06:25 - Bat Speed Math: Why 1-2 MPH Changes Everything 08:20 - The Recruiting Truth: Why Coaches Want Size 14:00 - Fueling Speed: Carbs, Creatine & ATP 16:00 - Hydration Myths: Why Dehydration Slows Your Brain 21:00 - Final Takeaway: Force Solves Problems ✅Check out CoreVive Supplements 👍30% Off First Purchase Use Code: Bluebook 👍10% Off Subscription Use Code: Bluebook10 🔗https://corevive.com/bluebook ✅ Important Links to Follow  📲Parents and Players, download the Baseball Bluebook App and start your player profile for free.  🔗https://apps.apple.com/us/app/basebal... 🔗https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... 👍Get your recruiting journey started! 🔗 Get a Player Evaluation: https://coachbeede.com/get-evaluated/ 🔗 Get a Consult: https://coachbeede.com/college_journey/ 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.

In this episode of The Process, Coach Walter Beede and performance nutrition expert Jeremy Fouts tackle one of the most misunderstood topics in youth and high school sports: why athletes aren’t getting bigger, stronger, or more confident, even when they train hard. From picky eaters and skipped breakfasts to parent pressure and under-fueling, this conversation breaks down why nutrition is the missing link holding so many athletes back. Jeremy explains how appetite is trained, why being “full” doesn’t mean being fueled, and how proper nutrition can completely change an athlete’s performance, confidence, mood, and future opportunities. “You can train as hard as you want, but without fuel, your body simply can’t become what it’s capable of becoming.” ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Why nutrition questions dominate parent DMs 01:25 – Why breakfast is the most important (and skipped) meal 03:20 – Why forcing food backfires with young athletes 04:20 – Educating athletes vs pressuring them to eat 06:40 – The truth about weight gain, speed, and calorie surplus 08:00 – Why you can’t “make up” missed calories later 09:25 – Full vs fueled: what parents misunderstand 11:45 – How macros actually work (without the confusion) 14:15 – The biggest mistake parents make with weight gain 15:10 – Why stress and nagging kill appetite 16:35 – Red flags that signal under-fueling 19:10 – How nutrition changes confidence, swagger, and performance 22:55 – Why starting at 13–14 gives athletes a massive edge 25:45 – Teaching nutrition instead of chasing size 27:55 – Building goals, routines, and fueling plans 30:05 – “Growth requires calm, consistency, and calories” ✅Check out CoreVive Supplements 👍30% Off First Purchase Use Code: Bluebook 👍10% Off Subscription Use Code: Bluebook10

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