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JEREMY FOUTS'
NUTRITION PLAYBOOK
The science and philosophy behind every meal plan we build. Read this once and you'll understand exactly why your plan looks the way it does.
The Food First Foundation
Jeremy Fouts built his entire coaching philosophy around a single observation: most youth athletes are chronically underfueled, not overfed. Parents apply adult diet thinking to growing athletes — cutting carbs, reducing calories, avoiding "junk" — and it actively harms performance, recovery, and development.
The foundation is simple: real whole foods first, supplements second. No protein powder replaces chicken breast. No energy drink replaces proper sleep and carbohydrate fueling. CorVive products exist to support the foundation — not replace it.
"Game day isn't won on game day. It's won in the kitchen all week long."
— Jeremy Fouts
The 5 Pillars
01
Food First
Real whole foods are the foundation. Eggs, chicken, rice, potatoes, fruit, oats, whole milk. Build the plate before reaching for supplements.
02
Carbs Are Fuel
Carbohydrates are the primary fuel for high-intensity sport. Pasta, rice, bagels, fruit, potatoes — these are not the enemy. They are the engine.
03
Protein Distribution
Spread protein across 4-5 meals throughout the day. The body can only use ~30-40g per meal for muscle protein synthesis. Loading it all at dinner is wasteful.
04
Calorie Adequacy
Youth athletes need MORE food, not less. Underfueling causes fatigue, poor recovery, hormonal disruption, and stunted growth. When in doubt, eat more.
05
Consistency Beats Perfection
An 80% adherent plan executed consistently beats a perfect plan followed 3 days a week. Build habits, not heroics.