Ever watch your kid completely fade out or lose focus in the fourth quarter, or during a grueling weekend tournament?

Before you assume they lack mental toughness, ask yourself a different question: What did they eat today?

In this episode of The Mental Approach, host Todd Arkell sits down with Jeremy Fouts—soil scientist, founder of Corviv sports nutrition, and dad to elite competitive athletes—to expose a quiet epidemic in youth sports: Our kids aren't soft. They are severely underfueled. We spend thousands of dollars on training facilities, specialized coaching, and top-tier gear, only to send our kids out to compete on a granola bar, a blue Gatorade, and pure willpower.

Jeremy bridges the gap between the lab, the farm, and the field to explain why discipline doesn’t start in the weight room—it starts in the kitchen. If you are tired of watching your athlete plateau, struggle to put on healthy weight, or hit a physical wall mid-game, this conversation is the ultimate blueprint you've been waiting for.

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Website www.jeremyfouts.com

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Walter Beede and I unpack the realities of the modern baseball recruiting landscape. Drawing on his experience as a former college coach and father of two recruited players, Walter explains why today’s parents are often stuck in an outdated mindset, chasing early exposure, showcases, and rankings instead of focusing on long-term development and honest evaluation.

We talk about how the true recruiting window has shifted later, why time is the most wasted resource, and how strength, speed, nutrition, sleep, and routines separate those who actually play in college from those who only dream about it. Walter also walks through the impact of the transfer portal, JUCO routes, international talent, and gap/post-grad years, all within the bigger “business of baseball.” This episode is a reality check—but also a roadmap—for families who want to approach recruiting with clarity, patience, and a plan.

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This week we turn the tables on host Todd Arkell as he no longer gets to ask the questions. Instead Matt Cundill host of You May Also Like interviews Todd. They discuss the evolution of youth sports, emphasizing the shift from informal play to highly organized, expensive travel teams. Matt digs into why Todd launched his "Mental Approach to Youth Sports" podcast to address the mental health challenges faced by young athletes. Discussion highlights the financial pressures on parents and the professionalization of youth sports, which can lead to mental health issues. Matt also touches on what The Mental Approach podcast is all about - diverse guests, including athletes and coaches, offering practical tips on mental preparation, journaling, and coping with failure to support young athletes and their parents on their athletic journey

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