Inside Elite Beach Volleyball: Evan Cory and Sarah Amidon on Genetics, Nutrition & Recovery

In this exciting new episode of The Genetic Coach Podcast, we delve into the elite world of Pro Beach Volleyball Player and FIVB medalist, Evan Cory, and Sports Genomics Dietitian Sarah Amidon of Root & Fruit Nutrition.

Hosted by Di White, they reveal how personalized genetic insights have transformed Evan's approach to recovery, inflammation, nutrition, and optimized performance as a professional athlete in the ultra-competitive realm of Elite Beach Volleyball. 

Whether you're a competitive athlete or simply intrigued by the future of genetics in sports performance, this episode is filled with practical and inspiring insights on data-driven strategies, mental resilience, and recovery science that can reshape your athletic journey.

Key talking points:

Introduction to Evan Cory: FIVB medalist and professional beach volleyball athlete navigating a demanding global circuit.

Genetics in Sport: How personalized genetic testing revealed Evan's heightened inflammatory risk and shaped his recovery strategies.

Nutrition Evolution: Transitioning from generic nutrition to a tailored, DNA-informed anti-inflammatory diet, including the role of gluten sensitivity, omega-3s, sulforaphane, and timing.

Recovery as a Competitive Advantage: Why understanding individual genetic pathways can elevate recovery, prevent injury, and improve adaptation.

The Role of Mindset in Elite Sport: Insights on mental strategies, mentorship, and the psychological intensity of solo/team competition in high-stakes environments.

Wearables & Data Synergy: Integrating genetic data with tools like WHOOP and Oura Ring to contextualize performance metrics.

Challenges of Global Travel: Balancing performance nutrition with regional food risks; strategies for packing smart and supplementing effectively.

 

Team Collaboration in Genomic Sports Medicine: How dietitians, coaches, and strength professionals can use DNA data to personalize training.

The Future of Performance & Prevention: Using genomics to reduce overtraining, optimize NIL investment outcomes, and prevent costly injuries.