{"podcast":{"title":"The VBSC Podcast","slug":"the-vbsc-podcast-7690616","podcast_index_feed_id":7690616,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/9d9C7DkL","website_url":"https://the-vbsc-podcast.simplecast.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/3e75c52c-2276-463b-b502-1bfde977be7c/3f8f9025-d621-4d34-a8b1-3283a278c68d/3000x3000/chatgpt_image_feb_2_2026_at_082131_am.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Greg Herceg","episode_count":15,"summary":"The only podcast dedicated specifically to strength and conditioning training for volleyball players","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T08:18:58.415407+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vbsc-podcast-7690616"},"episode":{"title":"Eat More, Play Better: Busting the Biggest Nutrition Myths for Volleyball Athletes","slug":"eat-more-play-better-busting-the-biggest-nutrition-myths-for-volleyball-athletes","published_at":"2026-06-22T17:36:05+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vbsc-podcast-7690616/eat-more-play-better-busting-the-biggest-nutrition-myths-for-volleyball-athletes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vbsc-podcast-7690616","url":"https://the-vbsc-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/eat-more-play-better-busting-the-biggest-nutrition-myths-for-volleyball-athletes-vaK7DoqD","audio_url":"https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/ed252846-7925-4231-ac2e-efba3f0702fa/3ce8cb3b-5580-4897-812d-0d83c36e2dea/episodes/audio/group/d3bdb499-41f0-4353-baf5-5c537a2c196a/group-item/5dbbb391-757a-407a-94bd-f83a6e87f567/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=9d9C7DkL","summary":"In this episode of the VBSC Podcast, host Greg Herceg and the full VBSC coaching staff — Coach CeCe, Coach Sarah, Coach Dionne, and Coach Gerry — break down the most common nutrition myths and misconceptions they see with volleyball athletes. Topics covered: Lighter isn't always better — Why under-fueling to lose weight sabotages performance, and how a slight calorie deficit (200–250 calories) is a smarter approach The protein obsession — Why chasing 1g/lb of bodyweight may be overkill, and why ~0.85g/lb is a more balanced target for volleyball athletes Detoxes & cleanses — Why they don't work the way you think, and who's really benefiting (hint: the companies selling them) Late-night eating — Why cutting off food after 6pm isn't necessary, and how balanced eating throughout the day curbs nighttime cravings Electrolytes at tournaments — Why Gatorade alone isn't enough sodium, and how to actually stay hydrated through a full day of volleyball The anabolic window — Why the \"30-minute window\" myth was largely driven by supplement marketing, and why eating a full meal within two hours is sufficient Carbs are your friend — Why low-carb diets hurt volleyball performance, and why carbohydrates remain the primary fuel source for the sport Bonus tips — A simple \"10g of protein per 100 calories\" test for identifying quality protein sources, and an introduction to the Vertical Diet as a practical nutrition framework","meta_description":"In this episode of the VBSC Podcast, host Greg Herceg and the full VBSC coaching staff — Coach CeCe, Coach Sarah, Coach Dionne, and Coach Gerry — break do…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1766,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-vbsc-podcast-7690616/episodes/eat-more-play-better-busting-the-biggest-nutrition-myths-for-volleyball-athletes/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-vbsc-podcast-7690616/eat-more-play-better-busting-the-biggest-nutrition-myths-for-volleyball-athletes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}