EP59: Newell's Constraints Model in Nutrition with Patrick Burnett

In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Patrick Burnett, an applied sport and exercise nutritionist. They discuss the importance of nutrition in basketball and how it can be integrated into basketball programs at all levels. Paddy shares practical strategies for optimizing nutrition, including the use of external cues, hydration stations, electrolyte drinks, carbohydrate and recovery snacks, and travel strategies. They also explore the concept of constraints and how it applies to nutrition in basketball.  Learn about player development with our FREE activities book. Inside, you'll find 50 activity diagrams for your workouts and team practices:https://transformingbball.com/small-sided-games-book Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/    Key Takeaways: 02:00 - Patty's Background 07:00 - Constraints Involved in an Athlete's Nutrition 12:40 - Gold Silver and Bronze Medals at a Pizza Shop in Torino 19:00 - Eat the Rainbow 21:50 - Hydration Station and Electrolytes 26:10 - Variations in Carbohydrates and Recovery 32:30 - Travel Considerations   Connect with Patty:   Links: Website: http://transformingbball.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball