The Dangers Of Poor Dietary Choices | Charlie Melton

In this eye-opening conversation, Coach Charlie Melton shares his deep knowledge of athlete nutrition, revealing how behavioral change, meal timing, and personalized planning are the keys to performance. With over two decades of experience developing elite basketball players, Coach Melton outlines the nutrition mistakes most athletes make—and how to fix them.

From post-workout recovery to real-life meal planning, Coach Melton gives practical strategies that coaches, parents, and athletes can start using today. He also shares the role coaches play in teaching lifestyle habits that outlast any game or season. If you’re serious about getting stronger, recovering faster, and building sustainable habits, this episode is a must-listen.

🎧 What You’ll Learn
• Why behavior modification—not just food choice—is key to better nutrition habits 🍽️
• How to build a sustainable, effective eating routine for athletes
• The importance of post-workout nutrition and what to eat in the recovery window
• How to tailor nutrition advice to each athlete’s unique needs 🔍
• Simple, high-impact meals and snacks that fuel performance
• The truth about protein goals and how to actually hit them each day
• How to help players who don’t have consistent support at home 🏠
• What “watching film” looks like for nutrition: the food journal strategy 📝
• Tips for coaches trying to manage nutrition without a full-time dietitian

👥 Who This Episode Is For
• Strength & conditioning coaches
• High school and college athletes
• Parents of student-athletes
• Athletic directors and team trainers
• Coaches without a full-time dietitian
• Anyone looking to optimize performance through better nutrition

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