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Student Athlete Performance

Nick Lemke
Baseball
Nutrition
Transfer Portal
Identity
Confidence
Baseball Recruiting
Resilience
Pitching Injuries
Dylan Scott
Eastern Washington University
Hartnell College
Parenting
College Soccer Recruiting
Workload Management
Carbohydrates
Protein
Stonehill College
Body Composition
Culture
Intrinsic Motivation

🎙️ Train Smarter. Fuel Better. Get Recruited. The Student Athlete Performance Podcast helps you maximize performance, improve nutrition, and stand out in recruiting. Hosted by Nick Lemke, RD, each episode features elite athletes, coaches, and experts sharing proven strategies on training, recovery, mindset, and college recruiting. Whether you’re an athlete, parent, or coach, get the tools you nee... more

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Every text message. Every phone call. Every visit. Every time a coach watches you play.College soccer coaches are collecting data on you constantly and the athletes who understand that are the ones who get offers.

Karrigan Falber is the head coach o... more

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Coaches are leaving athletics at a rate that has never been seen before. Reagan Smith is one of them and his story is worth understanding.

Reagan spent 16 years as a high school football coach without a single losing regular season. He won four stat... more

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A strength coach who spent 20 years in the Major Leagues can read a high school player in seconds. And what he's looking at first has nothing to do with how they swing or pitch.

Jose Vasquez spent nearly two decades as head strength and conditioning... more

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Everyone talks about getting to the Division 1 level. Nobody talks about what happens when you actually get there.

Dante Campagna graduated high school in 2025 and just finished his first year playing D1 football at Stonehill College. In this episod... more

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Jose Vasquez
Former MLB head strength and conditioning coach with the Texas Rangers; current clinician and physical therapist
Baseball Strong LLC; former Texas Rangers
Episode: What an MLB Strength Coach Sees When He Watches High School Baseball Players
Dante Campagna
Division I football player at Stonehill College
Stonehill College
Episode: He Wasn't the Biggest. Wasn't the Fastest. Here's How He Made It to D1
Colton Bryant
Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for Lamar University Women's Soccer
Lamar University
Episode: Why Talented Soccer Players Don't Get Recruited | D1 Coach Explains What College Coaches Look For
Zach Willis
Offensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator at Pacific Lutheran University; certified mental performance consultant
Pacific Lutheran University
Episode: Why You Lose Confidence When You Play Bad | Mental Performance Coach
Steve Springer
Mental performance coach; former pro baseball player and scout
Self-employed coach; former Blue Jays mental coach (context from conversation)
Episode: Your Batting Average Is Ruining Your Confidence | Former Pro Player & Mental Performance Coach
Dr. Kevin McGovern
Physical therapist who specializes in working with baseball pitchers to increase velocity while keeping arms healthy
Dr. Kevin McGovern, PT
Episode: How High School Pitchers Are Destroying Their Arms Before They Ever Get Recruited
Andy Gerasenko
Football player who started at St. Francis University, later committing to Lock Haven
St. Francis University -> Lock Haven University
Episode: The Transfer Portal Almost Ended My Football Career. Here's What I Wish I Knew
Brant McAdams
Head football coach at Pacific Lutheran University
Pacific Lutheran University
Episode: What College Football Coaches Look for When Recruiting High School Athletes | Head Coach Reveals
Rob Crews
Founder of Complete Game, creator of See Think Move method
Complete Game
Episode: Why You Can't Hit in Games But Look Great in the Cage | Baseball Hitting Coach

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Nick Lemke
Host of Student Athlete Performance

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Excellent Podcast!

    I just listened to the first episode of the Student Athlete Performance Podcast and it was excellent. The podcast is motivational, educational, and fun. Nick is a great host. Thank you!!

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    Katie M. Dodd
    United States2 years ago

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Motivational and practical, with clear takeaways for athletes and parents.
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Host comes across as knowledgeable and relatable, making complex topics accessible.
Content balances mindset, nutrition, and recruitment with real-world anecdotes.

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Why Pitching Injuries Are Rising (And How High School Pitchers Can Avoid Them)
Q: What are your top three priorities for pitchers who want to throw harder without getting injured?
Prioritize recovery (sleep), diet, and reducing doomscrolling to protect hormones and posture; emphasize proper weight-room loading with anterior loading and movement-based programs; and ensure in-season lifting and workload management are integrated to maintain progress and reduce injury risk.
Why Pitching Injuries Are Rising (And How High School Pitchers Can Avoid Them)
Q: What does a safe, data-driven on-ramp look like for an upcoming season?
Aim for six days of throwing early in the ramp-up with a mix of high and low intensity days, then gradually increase throws or intensity on the higher-volume days. Avoid abrupt jumps; monitor recovery and adjust progression to prevent overreaching, using data-inspired methods rather than feel alone.
Why Pitching Injuries Are Rising (And How High School Pitchers Can Avoid Them)
Q: What month do you think pitchers should stop throwing full-out games and start ramping down for high school athletes?
The practical approach is to segment groups: younger players (freshmen/sophomores) should avoid fall ball and start a longer off-season, while juniors can benefit from some fall ball for exposure. The goal is a multi-week deload and a progressive on-ramp that aligns with individual recovery, leading into a gradual build toward max velocity rather than a rush back to peak effort.
Why Some High School Teams Keep Winning (State Champion Coach Explains)
Q: What would you tell athletes about handling adversity and staying focused this season?
Adversity is inevitable; the key is long-term preparation, building confidence through practice, and keeping the team-first mindset intact so every player understands their role in the bigger picture.
Why Some High School Teams Keep Winning (State Champion Coach Explains)
Q: What was different about your team on that day against Pelluy?
We knew Pelluy would come in confident since they had beaten us in the past, so we prepared our players to expect a fight and to respond with a different, focused Sumner team that played with discipline, toughness, and teamwork.

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What is Student Athlete Performance about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently explores performance optimization for student-athletes, with a strong emphasis on training, recovery, nutrition, mindset, and recruitment. Episodes frequently feature athletes and coaches discussing real-world pathways to D1 programs, effective preparation routines, and practical strategies to stand out in college recruiting, while also diving into mental performance, resilience, and parental roles in athletic development. A notable strength is its blend of actionable tips (prehab, nutrition, daily standards) with personal stories that illuminate the realities of balancing sport, education, and personal growth. The format is likely appealing to aspiring athletes, parents, and coaches who want concrete steps and insider... more

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Recent guests on Student Athlete Performance include:

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2. Dante Campagna
3. Colton Bryant
4. Zach Willis
5. Steve Springer
6. Dr. Kevin McGovern
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