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\nSummary
\nYour fridge is set up. Your pantry is stocked. But what happens when everything falls apart at 5:30pm on a Tuesday?
\nIn this episode of the Athlete Family Podcast, we close out the three zones of Pillar 2 with the one that saves you on the worst nights: the Freezer. Sylvie and Izzy break down exactly how to organize your freezer so it actually works as a system — not just a graveyard for mystery Tupperware you shoved in there three months ago.
\nWe cover the three categories every freezer needs (proteins, carbs and veggies, and prepared backup meals), why frozen vegetables are just as valuable as fresh when your crisper is empty, the batch-cook-and-freeze strategy that turns one lasagna night into two, Izzy's mom's soup and lasagna containers that keep their whole family covered, and why doing a monthly freezer overhaul might be the most underrated move in your meal prep system.\nIf you've ever shut your freezer and just tried to ignore what's in there, this one's for you.
\nThe Hosts
\nSylvie Vilaca — Performance Nutritionist & High-Performance Coach at GRP
\nSylvie works directly with youth, junior, and professional athletes inside the GRP high-performance environment. She specializes in fueling development, performance longevity, and building sustainable habits that extend beyond the gym.
\nIsabelle \"Izzy\" Dimambro — Nutritionist & Athlete Development Associate at GRP
\nIsabelle combines her athletic background with her academic training in nutrition to apply evidence-based strategies that help individuals fuel properly, recover effectively, and build sustainable habits that optimize performance.
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\nSummary
\nYour fridge is organized. Now what about everything else?
\nIn this episode of the Athlete Family Podcast, we get into the second zone of Pillar 2: the Pantry. Sylvie and Izzy walk through how to set up your pantry so it actually supports performance — not just sits there collecting risotto kits you'll never open.
\nWe break down the three sections every performance pantry needs (performance carbs, grab-and-go snacks, and nutrition boosters), why athletes are almost always under-fueling carbs, the nut butter fridge vs. pantry debate, how to stop buying things you already have, and why the \"junk food shelf\" actually has a place in a healthy kitchen when you time it right. Plus we talk about the snack drawer situation, the go-go squeeze comeback, and why clear bins from Dollarama might be the best investment you make this month.
\nIf your athlete keeps saying \"there's nothing to eat\" and your pantry is full of things nobody touches, this episode is the fix.\nIn this episode:
\nThe Hosts
\nSylvie Vilaca — Performance Nutritionist & High-Performance Coach at GRP\nSylvie works directly with youth, junior, and professional athletes inside the GRP high-performance environment. She specializes in fueling development, performance longevity, and building sustainable habits that extend beyond the gym.
\nIsabelle \"Izzy\" Dimambro — Nutritionist & Athlete Development Associate at GRP\nIsabelle combines her athletic background with her academic training in nutrition to apply evidence-based strategies that help individuals fuel properly, recover effectively, and build sustainable habits that optimize performance.\nGary Roberts Performance hosts this podcast. If you're looking to take your game — and your family's performance — to the next level, GRP offers comprehensive training programs for elite hockey players.
\n👉 Click the link below to Book a Call with a GRP Coach.\nIG: @garyrobertshpt\n#AthleteFamilyPodcast #FamilyNutrition #HockeyFamily #AthleteFuel #PerformanceNutrition #HockeyMom #HockeyDad #YouthAthlete #GaryRobertsPerformance #MealPrep #PantryOrganization
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"title": "How To Set Up Your Kitchen So Your Kids Actually Eat Well | Athlete Family Podcast Ep 4",
"date_published": "2026-04-14T07:00:00-04:00",
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\nSummary
\nYou know that moment when your athlete opens the fridge, stares into it, and says \"there's nothing to eat\" — and the fridge is full? That's not a food problem. That's a visibility problem.\nIn this episode of the Athlete Family Podcast, we get into the first zone of Pillar 2: the Athlete Fridge.
\nSylvie and Izzy break down exactly how to organize your fridge so the right choices become the easy choices — what goes at eye level, what gets prepped ahead of time, what to wash the second you walk in from the grocery store, and why the \"dreaded push to the back\" is sabotaging your family's nutrition every single week.
\nWe cover the three fridge zones (fuel base, grab-and-go, and add-ons), how long your cooked proteins actually last, the pasta bake hack that turns leftovers into a second meal, Izzy's university-house trick that made her seven-person household eat their produce in two days, and why washing berries the moment you get home is the single highest ROI move you can make as a sports parent.\nIf your fridge is full but your family still \"has nothing to eat,\" this episode fixes that.
\nThe Hosts\nSylvie Vilaca — Performance Nutritionist & High-Performance Coach at GRP\nSylvie works directly with youth, junior, and professional athletes inside the GRP high-performance environment. She specializes in fueling development, performance longevity, and building sustainable habits that extend beyond the gym.
\nIsabelle \"Izzy\" Dimambro — Nutritionist & Athlete Development Associate at GRP\nIsabelle combines her athletic background with her academic training in nutrition to apply evidence-based strategies that help individuals fuel properly, recover effectively, and build sustainable habits that optimize performance.
\nGary Roberts Performance hosts this podcast. If you're looking to take your game — and your family's performance — to the next level, GRP offers comprehensive training programs for elite hockey players.
\nIG: @garyrobertshpt\nhttps://www.garyrobertsperformance.com
\n00:00 - Welcome back & Pillar 2 recap\n00:47 - The three fridge zones explained\n01:03 - Why visibility is everything\n02:06 - Fuel Base: cooked proteins (shredded chicken, ground meats, salmon bites)\n03:42 - Egg bites and prepared proteins\n04:13 - How long do cooked proteins actually last?\n05:13 - Cooked carbs: rice, potatoes, pasta\n05:45 - The pasta bake leftover hack\n06:34 - Produce: the crisper problem\n07:19 - The leafy greens + paper towel trick\n07:48 - Izzy's university house experiment\n08:26 - Why you need to wash berries immediately\n09:04 - Grab-and-go zone: dairy, cheese, snacks\n10:46 - Why \"greens in a bowl\" is a real meal\n11:23 - Prepped dressings, marinades & sauces\n12:13 - Add-ons: fruit, herbs, variety\n13:41 - Common mistakes that keep your fridge \"empty\"\n14:20 - The clear container trick\n14:30 - Building your fridge meal plan\n16:00 - Big takeaways & setting up your environment
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\nSummary
\nEpisode 4 of the Athlete Family Podcast gets into Pillar 2: Preparation Windows. We've talked about knowing your schedule — now it's time to actually do something with it. This episode breaks down how to look at your week, find realistic prep windows (even 10 minutes counts), do a fridge/freezer/pantry inventory, map out simple meals in 3-day blocks, and build backup plans for when life gets in the way.
\nWe also talk about getting your kids involved in the kitchen, why you should stop chasing complicated recipes, and the five go-to meal types that can cover almost any weeknight. This is the practical, no-fluff framework for families who are tired of asking \"what's for dinner?\" at 8pm.
\n🎙 Hosted by Sylvie & Izzy\n📍 Gary Roberts Performance
\nPodcast Link: https://pod.link/1882338280
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"title": "Throwback: The Evolution Of Nhl Summer Training | Grp Summer 2014",
"date_published": "2026-04-02T07:00:00-04:00",
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\nSummary
\nOriginally released on November 12, 2014 (Filmed Summer 2014)
\nThe game has changed — and so has the preparation.\nWe're throwing it back to the summer of 2014 for a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of NHL off-season training. Featuring Gary Roberts alongside NHL alumni Steven Stamkos, James Neal, Cody Hodgson, and Derek Roy, this mini-doc breaks down the massive shift in hockey culture.\nGone are the days of 1980s \"training camps\" fueled by T-bone steaks, french fries, and a month of heavy skating just to get back into shape. Today, being an NHL player is a 365-day, 24/7 commitment to nutrition, recovery, and elite physical preparation.
\nGary also reflects on his own journey — how two severe neck injuries in 1996 forced him into early retirement, and how completely rebuilding his lifestyle, diet, and training approach allowed him to return to the ice and play for 13 more years.\nWhat's Inside:
\nThe stark contrast between old-school hockey off-seasons and modern high-performance training\nFirst-hand accounts from NHL stars on the daily grind of staying at the top of their game
\nGary's personal story of resilience, education, and his 13-year NHL comeback\nA look inside the 2014 GRP summer training camp in Aurora, Ontario
\nThe best players in the world aren't just skilled — they put in the work away from the rink, all year long.
\nReady to train like the pros?
\nWhether you're an NHL player, elite prospect, or serious athlete looking to take your game to the next level — GRP has a program for you.
\n👉 Sign up or learn more: https://www.garyrobertsperformance.com/
\n "
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"title": "How To Meal Prep When Your Familys Schedule Is Chaos | The Athlete Family Podcast Ep 3",
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\nSummary
\nThe Athlete Family Podcast is back with Episode 3, continuing our deep dive into Pillar 1: Load Awareness. This time we're looking beyond just the athlete — because parents are performing too. Between work deadlines, commutes, bedtime routines, and back-to-back tournament weekends, the whole family needs a fuelling plan.
\nWe break down how to map your week, find small prep windows (even 10 minutes counts), what to pack for road trips and tournament days, the best on-the-go food options when plans fall apart, and why planning on a Friday instead of a Sunday can change your whole week.\nThis one's for the sports parents running on empty. You can't fuel your athlete if you haven't fueled yourself.
\n🎙 Hosted by Sylvie & Izzy\n📍 Gary Roberts Performance
\nPodcast Link: https://pod.link/1882338280
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"title": "Sacrifice More To Achieve More — Gary Roberts On Minor Hockey, Crosby & What Elite Players Sacrifice",
"date_published": "2026-03-16T07:00:00-04:00",
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\nSummary
\nIs the minor hockey system actually developing players… or just burning through their season?\nIn this episode of The Hockey Lab Podcast, Coach A and Coach Gards sit down with NHL legend and GRP founder Gary Roberts for one of the most honest conversations about hockey development we've had on the pod. Gary pulls from his own journey — Double A hockey to the Ottawa 67's at 16 — his years playing alongside Crosby in Pittsburgh, and raising three boys through the OHL to break down what it actually takes to reach and stay at the next level.\nWe get into:
\nWhy minor hockey seasons end too early — and what families are really paying for\nThe grass isn't always greener when chasing team changes\nParent coaches — when to stay in, when to step away\nWhat the 2026 Olympics revealed about the gap between good and elite\nConnor McDavid's engine and why it's built, not born\nPlaying alongside Crosby — what Gary saw that changed his view of the game\nIn-season training: if you haven't started, it's already too late\nCole Beaudoin as the next OHL player built to make an impact\nSacrifice some fun for bigger glory — the message every young player needs to hear
\nIf you're a player trying to level up…\nA parent navigating minor hockey decisions…\nOr a coach balancing development with results…\nThis one's for you.\n🎧 Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts\n📲 Follow for weekly high-performance hockey conversations\n💬 Drop a comment — what stood out most?
\n0:00 — Intro & Welcome Back Gary Roberts\n3:45 — Minor hockey season length — what are families actually paying for?\n9:00 — Minor Hockey playoff format issues & the grass isn't always greener\n15:00 — Gary's draft story — Double A to Ottawa 67's at 16\n20:30 — Parent coaches: when you need to pass your kid off\n27:00 — OHL stretch run: Brantford Dogs & managing the puck under pressure\n33:00 — In-season training: \"If you haven't started yet, it's too late!
\n "
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"title": "You Can’t Perform If You’re Not Aware | The Athlete Family Podcast (ep 1)",
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\nSummary
\nBefore performance…\nBefore confidence…\nBefore nutrition plans…
\nThere is awareness.
\nIn this episode of the Athlete Family Podcast, Sylvie and Isabelle introduce the first pillar of preparation: Load Awareness.
\nIf you don’t know what your week looks like — your athlete is already behind.
\nWe break down:\n• Schedule awareness\n• Output vs input (fuel vs workload)\n• Game day carbohydrate strategy\n• Fiber timing mistakes\n• Rest day adjustments\n• Tournament prep\n• Busy family logistics\n• Aligning parents and athletes
\nThis is the foundation.\nEverything builds from here.
\n "
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"title": "Fuel Determines How You Play | Playoff & Tournament Nutrition For Hockey Players",
"date_published": "2026-03-03T07:00:00-04:00",
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\nSummary
\nPlayoffs & tournament weekends shouldn’t feel like chaos.
\nBetween early morning games, tight schedules, and long rink days, most athletes end up scrambling for food — and that’s where performance drops.
\nIn this episode, we break down exactly what to pack in your cooler so you’re not chasing meals, standing in restaurant lines, or making last-minute bad choices.
\nHydration. Smoothies. Overnight oats. Quick energy snacks. Practical grab-and-go options you can buy anywhere.
\nPreparation doesn’t have to be complicated — but it does determine how you play.
\nIf you’re a junior hockey player, parent, or coach preparing for playoffs or tournament season, this is your simple fuel blueprint.
\nFuel right. Play better.
\nIf you want more performance breakdowns like this, subscribe and turn notifications on.
\nGary Roberts Performance works with youth, junior, and professional athletes to build long-term performance systems inside and outside the gym.
\n00:00 – If You’re Searching for Your Meal…\n00:32 – The Tournament Cooler Philosophy\n01:45 – Why Hydration Is Always First\n03:05 – The Smoothie Formula (Exact Ingredients)\n04:10 – Overnight Oats for Early Games\n05:20 – Hard Boiled Eggs & Simple Protein\n06:10 – Honey + Almond Butter Quick Energy\n06:55 – Trail Mix Strategy (When to Use It)\n07:55 – Bench Fuel: Apple Sauce & Quick Carbs\n08:45 – What Bars Should You Buy?\n09:45 – The Biggest Mistake Parents Make\n10:25 – Fuel Determines How You Play
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"title": "Ty Dellandrea On What Nhl Consistency Really Looks Like",
"date_published": "2026-02-24T07:00:00-04:00",
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\nSummary
\nWhat’s the real difference between playing on a Stanley Cup contender… and a rebuilding team?
\nIn this episode of The Hockey Lab Podcast, NHL forward Ty Dellandrea breaks down the mindset shift between Dallas and San Jose, what it actually takes to stay consistent at the NHL level, and why development isn’t as simple as “just win more games.”
\nWe get into:
\n\nRebuild vs Cup-contender culture
Why “don’t rush it” matters more than you think
The hidden pressure young players face
Minor hockey development vs winning
Why car rides home matter
Playing with poise instead of panic
Letting go of bad shifts (and the iPad trap)
What NHL consistency really looks like
\nIf you’re a player trying to level up…\nA parent navigating the hockey world…\nOr a coach balancing development with results…
\nThis one’s for you.
\n🎧 Listen on Spotify / Apple\n📲 Follow for weekly high-performance hockey conversations\n💬 Drop a comment — what stood out most?
\n0:00 – Intro & Welcome\n2:10 – From Dallas to San Jose: Two Different NHL Worlds\n6:45 – Rebuild vs Cup Contender Mindset\n11:30 – What NHL Consistency Really Means\n15:40 – Slowing the Game Down (Poise vs Panic)\n20:15 – The iPad Trap & Overthinking\n24:30 – Minor Hockey Roots & Growing Up in Port Perry\n29:10 – Almost Quitting Hockey in Major Bantam
\n "
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