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Sports RD Snippets

By Liz Wluka

Sports dietitians all have different career paths that have led them to where they are today. Join Liz Wluka, MS, RD, CSSD and her sports dietitian colleagues talk about their career paths to becoming a sports RD. Collegiate, professional, tactical and private practice sports dietitians will share "snippets" of their career path including advice, insight, challenges and the rewards of the profession. If you want to become a sports RD this podcast is for you!
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Sports RD Snippets Feb 03, 2021

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01:04:41
Mitzi Dulan: simplyFUEL

Mitzi Dulan: simplyFUEL

Adversity is a Gift!


Mitzi Dulan shares incredible advice and insight on her career as a sports dietitian. Mitzi talks all about how she landed roles with professional teams, how she started her own food company, simplyFUEL, and so much more! There are so many gems in this episode for wherever you are in your career!


As America’s Nutrition Expert, Mitzi is a nationally recognized nutrition and fitness expert who has inspired millions to lose weight and get fit and she’s a longtime entrepreneur. She is an author, (with over 3.8 million Pinterest followers), and a sought after trusted source of information who has conducted over four hundred television interviews. She has been seen on LIVE! With Kelly & Michael, CNN Dr. Oz Show and  FOX News Channel. Her other television appearances include segments on NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX affiliates throughout the country.

As a Pinterest influencer, Mitzi authored The Pinterest Diet: How to Pin Your Way Thin. Mitzi is also the co-author of The All-Pro Diet: Lose Fat, Build Muscle, and Live  Like a Champion with NFL future Hall-of-Famer, Tony Gonzalez.


Mitzi was the team sports nutritionist for 2015 World Champion Kansas City Royals Baseball Team for 11 seasons. She was the team nutritionist for the Kansas City Chiefs Football Team for over eight seasons and was previously the sports nutritionist for the Golden State Warriors Basketball Team.


Mitzi has been a nutrition spokesperson/influencer for numerous natural food clients such as LaCroix, Body Armor, California Grapes, Hass Avocados, The National Honey Board, Victoria Fine Foods and USA Pulses.


She’s been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Glamour, US Weekly, Family Circle, Shape, Self, and Oxygen. I has also been featured on Oprah.com,Yahoo.com, HuffingtonPost.com, ESPN.com, MSN.com, FoodNetwork.com and Glamour.com


Mitzi’s startup food company, simplyFUEL, was created in 2015 after she randomly made her protein ball recipe for the Kansas City Royals players as their team sports nutritionist. It was the first time in her 10 years with the team that she ever made anything for them from her kitchen as she always worked with the team chef. She got lucky, 6 weeks later the KC Royals won the World Series becoming 2015 World Champions! The Royals gave Mitzi a World Series ring. She did tv interviews with all the local stations and the amazing people of Kansas City were asking “How can we buy your balls?” and simplyFUEL was born.


This episode is sponsored by 2before Performance Nutrition! Use code SportsRDSnippets30 at checkout for 30% off product online at www.2before.com. For team orders, contact tony@2before.com for more information and pricing.



Mar 06, 202401:11:39
5 Years Later! Super Bowl 53 Reunion

5 Years Later! Super Bowl 53 Reunion

Super Bowl 53 Reunion!


Kelly, Jackie, Rob and I talk all about our incredible experience at Super Bowl 53 in Atlanta Georgia at the Gatorade Practitioners Summit. We talk about how the industry has changed since 2019, lessons we learned in the past 5 years, our super bowl experience, and so much more!



Check out their bios and listen to their full episodes listed below!


Episode 3: Kelly Rossi has been the Director of Performance Nutrition at the University of Delaware since 2019. Kelly received her BS in Nutritional Sciences from the Pennsylvania State University, with a minor in Movement Sciences. She completed her Dietetic Internship at Virginia Tech, and received her MS in Exercise, Nutrition and Eating Behavior from the George Washington University (GWU). Kelly was the first Registered Dietitian Graduate Assistant in the GWU’s Fitness Facility, and she also worked as a personal trainer. Upon completing her MS work, Kelly worked with the Office of Naval Research (ONR) as a contractor for six years, supporting research in Human Performance, Training & Education related to Marines. While working with ONR, Kelly also was a sub-contractor with a local hospice and fitness center. Prior to her role at the University of Delaware, Kelly worked at the University of Virginia for 8+ years as their first Assistant and Associate Director of Sports Nutrition.  Rossi served on the national organization for Performance Dietitians, CPSDA (Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietitians Association) Board of Directors for four years. She served as the Research & Education Chair as well as the Secretary & Membership Chair. Prior to serving on the Board, Kelly served on the Conference Committee for four years. Rossi resides in Newark, Delaware with her husband, Reed, and sons, Kayden (6.5) and Carter (3).



Episode 11: Rob Masterson, RD, CSSD, joined Michigan State University in 2016 and serves as the athletic department’s Director of Performance Nutrition overseeing the nutrition operations for all varsity teams. In this role, Masterson serves the nutritional needs of Spartan student-athletes by providing science-based nutrition intervention, education, counseling, information and guidance, with the goal of optimizing overall health and athletic performance. He is a 2009 graduate of Michigan State’s dietetic program. Prior to returning to his alma mater in East Lansing, he served as a clinical dietitian in the greater-Detroit area as well as a sports nutrition fellow at the University of South Carolina.



Episode 35: Jackie Barcal joined IMG Academy’s Athletic and Personal Development team as the Head of Nutrition in December 2015. In this capacity, she oversees all aspects of fueling IMG Academy student-athletes, campers, and seasonal visitors in addition to managing the fueling of the professional athletes on campus. Barcal comes to IMG Academy from the University of Wyoming where she worked within the Athletic Department while pursuing a master’s degree in Human Nutrition & Food. Prior to Wyoming, Jackie was a member of the inaugural Gatorade/CPSDA Sports Nutrition Immersion Program (SNIP) at the University of Alabama in 2013. Barcal’s sports nutrition career began at Arden Hills Resort, Club, & Spa in Sacramento, Calif., where she worked with JMG Tennis Academy athletes, the club’s swim team, and resort members and their families. A native of California, her passion for sports nutrition emerged during her time competing in Division II softball at California State University, Stanislaus where she earned a bachelor’s in Business Administration Finance. She continued her education at CSU Sacramento earning a second bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and completed her dietetic internship at Fresno State. 


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Feb 07, 202455:54
Mentoring Clients Tell All!

Mentoring Clients Tell All!

Clients Tell All!
Hear from mentoring clients themselves on their experience with Sports RD Snippets LLC. Mackenzie, Erin, Amber, and Helen share their best interviewing tips, advice on moving to a new state for the first time, and so much more! I also share why I am so proud of each client. If you’re an RD2Be or a new RD you won’t want to miss this! Check out
www.sportsrdsnippets.com to sign up for your free discovery call today!!

Mackenzie Merriman started off her career with an undergraduate degree at Fordham University in the Bronx, New York and pursued her love for fashion. Mackenzie received her degree in communications and worked in fashion and marketing in NYC, but realized her junior year she missed being involved in health and wellness after being an athlete all her life up to high school. Eventually she went on to graduate during the pandemic (2020) as well as start a coordinated masters program that same year at UConn where she would complete pre requisite classes and a combined masters and DI. Mackenzie landed herself in the sports nutrition department at UConn and has gained a variety of experiences in the past 4 years. Merriman plans to graduate in May and take the RD exam this summer with hopes of going on for a fellowship position in sports nutrition.

Erin Ryan is a December 2023 graduate from Virginia Tech where she completed a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics combined with supervised experiential learning hours. Prior to Virginia Tech, Erin began her undergraduate career in 2018 at Monmouth University in New Jersey and transferred after her freshman year to North Carolina State University. She graduated in May 2022 with a bachelors in Applied Nutrition Science with minors in Sports Science and Health, Medicine and Human Values. Erin worked with the sports nutrition departments at NC State, Viriginia Tech and Radford University assisting primarily with the baseball, men's and women's basketball and football teams. She volunteered at the inaugural MLB draft combine in 2021 where she assisted dietitians with ISAK skinfold measurements on draft players, which motivated her to get ISAK Level 1 Certified in October 2023. She recently accepted a position as a Minor League Baseball Nutrition Fellow upon her passing of the RD exam this spring.

Amber is an Olympic sports dietitian currently working for the University of Alabama. Her teams are volleyball and tennis, and she also helps out with football and mens basketball. Amber is a huge Hokie at heart completing both her undergrad degree and a combined masters/DI program at Virginia Tech. While at Virginia Tech she worked in a variety of ways for their athletics program from being a manger of the fueling station to working with teams such as womens soccer, volleyball, and wrestling. She also worked as a personal trainer while in college so health, performance, and nutrition have always been big passions of hers.

Helen Ballew graduated from Clemson University in 2019 with a BS in Food Science with a concentration in Nutrition and Dietetics where she also interned with Olympic Sports Nutrition. Afterwards, she went on to complete a combined MS/DI at Appalachian State University; after passing the RD exam she worked as a dietitian in private practice for 2 years before deciding to make the transition back to sports nutrition. She is currently in a fellowship at the University of Tennessee.

This episode is sponsored by Momentous and 2Before!
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Jan 17, 202459:32
Samantha Partida: University of Texas

Samantha Partida: University of Texas

From Clinical to Collegiate Sports Nutrition!

Samantha Partida talks all about her transition from clinical to sports nutrition, her SNIP experience, how to avoid burnout, and how to stand out as a student in this field!

Samantha Partida joined the Texas Performance Nutrition staff in 2020. Prior to her time at Texas, she worked as a sports dietitian in the Gatorade Sports Nutrition Immersion Program fellowship at North Carolina State University. After that, she transitioned into a full-time position at NCSU where she worked with football, women’s basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, softball, rifle.

Partida earned a Bachelor of Science in nutrition and completed her dietetic internship through the Coordinated Program in Dietetics in 2013 at the University of Texas. She worked as a clinical dietitian for people with disabilities after college before realizing her passion for sports nutrition. She returned to school to obtain a Master of Science degree in exercise and nutrition science from Lipscomb University where she studied nutrition intervention in active middle school and high school students.

Partida is a registered and licensed dietitian in Texas and is a certified specialist in sports dietetics.

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Nov 29, 202301:05:03
Firefighter Nutrition w/ Maureen Stoecklein

Firefighter Nutrition w/ Maureen Stoecklein

Firefighter Nutrition!

Maureen Stoecklein has served as a registered dietitian for over 25 years and a full-time firefighter/paramedic for 22 years. While serving as a firefighter in Canton Township MI, she consulted as the performance dietitian at Barwis Methods Training Facility, Mercy Elite Sports Performance Center, and served three seasons as Team Dietitian for the New York Mets baseball organization. Maureen is currently the MLB Nutrition Coordinator for the Detroit Tigers. As an accomplished athlete, she understands the importance of solid nutrition for optimum performance.

Maureen was selected as one of four women in the United States to represent Brawny Paper towels Strength Has No Gender Campaign and was featured in Crain’s Business Magazine. Moe’s passion for nutrition and fitness and the many athletes, coaches, mentors and colleagues she has met along the way inspire her to share her love of healthy food and insights to help other succeed! To connect with Maureen reach out at Maureen.Stoecklein@tigers.com


This episode is sponsored by Momentous, Honey Stinger and 2Before!

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Oct 18, 202353:11
I Do! Tactical Nutrition w/ Lauren and Zach

I Do! Tactical Nutrition w/ Lauren and Zach

Tactical Nutrition!

Lauren Marucci and Zach Bennett share insight on their current roles as tactical dietitians as well as the transition from collegiate to the tactical setting. Lauren and Zach also share behind the scenes of what its like to be married to a sports RD! Looking to learn more about tactical nutrition? This episode is for you!

Lauren Marucci is in her second year working with Army Special Operations, where she oversees the nutrition and fueling for special operators and direct support staff. In addition, she is a recipe developer and creates content for The Perfect Pear. Marucci has also worked as an Associate Performance Dietitian at LSU, working specifically with men’s basketball, swimming and diving, softball, and women’s soccer. She spent the 2016-2017 season working as a Gatorade SNIP (Sports Nutrition Immersion Program) Fellow with the Chicago Bears. She has also interned with EXOS and worked extensively with Florida State University while obtaining her masters and completing her dietetic internship.

Zach Bennett earned a bachelor’s in Dietetics at the University of Georgia and a master’s in Exercise Science from Florida State University where he met his wife Lauren. So far in his career he’s held positions at the University of Georgia, the University of Michigan, the University of Texas, and Louisiana State University. He’s currently a Holistic Health and Fitness dietitian for the United States Army.


Did you hear? Sports RD Snippets is now so much more than just a podcast!  Check out the NEW website!  www.sportsrdsnippets.com  1:1 Mentoring- I can help you find your niche, break into the field, and start your career with confidence! 

This episode is sponsored by Momentous, Honey Stinger and 2Before!

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Check out Honeystinger.com and use the code RDSNIPPETS20 for 20% a one time retail order

Contact Teamsales@honeysinger.com for samples and team pricing.

Use code SportsRDSnippets30 at checkout for 30% off product online at www.2before.com. For team orders, contact tony@2before.com for more information and pricing.”

Sep 20, 202301:07:51
Interviewing Tips: Answering your Questions!

Interviewing Tips: Answering your Questions!

Interviewing 101!


Meredith Price is back on the pod! We sit down and answer all of your questions about the interview process. We also share our takes on advice and insight from experienced and veteran sports dietitians in the field. Whether you’re a student, sports RD2be, or early professional this episode is for you! We want you to go into your first interview with confidence!


Meredith Price came to Utah Athletics in June of 2021 as the Executive Director of Sports Nutrition, where she oversees the nutrition department and works primarily with the men’s basketball, gymnastics, ski and baseball programs. Before arriving at the U, Price was the Associate Director of Performance Nutrition at the University of Washington from 2016-21. She spent time with the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee in Colorado Springs, Colorado working with the Acrobat and Combat Sport Teams under the supervision of the Senior Sports Dietitian, and finished her time there supporting Olympians at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.


Did you hear? Sports RD Snippets is now so much more than just a podcast! 

Check out the NEW website!  www.sportsrdsnippets.com  1:1 Mentoring- I can help you find your niche, break into the field, and start your career with confidence! 


This episode is sponsored by Momentous, Honey Stinger and 2Before!


Check out livemomentous.com and use the code RDSNIPPETS15 for 15% off all products


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Contact Teamsales@honeysinger.com for samples and team pricing.


Use code SportsRDSnippets30 at checkout for 30% off product online at www.2before.com.


For team orders, contact tony@2before.com for more information and pricing.”

Aug 25, 202301:15:22
Outside the Power 5 with Ann Toy: Lipscomb University

Outside the Power 5 with Ann Toy: Lipscomb University

Outside the Power 5!


Is the grass greener on the other side? Listen and learn all about what it’s like to work outside the Power 5 as a sports dietitian. Ann shares insights on her path, the pros and cons of working at a smaller D1 university, the behind the scenes of motherhood, and everything in between!


Ann Toy is in her 10th year at Lipscomb University and her 7th year as the director of sports nutrition. In addition to her duties with Lipscomb athletics, she serves as the dietetic internship coordinator for sports nutrition and is an assistant professor in the department of nutrition.


Did you hear? Sports RD Snippets is now so much more than just a podcast?

Check out the NEW website!  www.sportsrdsnippets.com  1:1 Mentoring- I can help you find your niche, break into the field, and start your career with confidence!  


This episode is sponsored by Momentous, Honey Stinger and 2Before!


Check out livemomentous.com and use the code RDSNIPPETS15 for 15% off all products 


Check out Honeystinger.com and use the code RDSNIPPETS20 for 20% a one time retail order 

Contact Teamsales@honeysinger.com for samples and team pricing.


Check out www. 2before.com and use the code RDSNIPPETS30 for 30% off product online.

For team orders, contact Tony@2before.com for more information and pricing



Aug 02, 202357:24
Feedback! How to Provide and Receive it with Chelsea Burkart

Feedback! How to Provide and Receive it with Chelsea Burkart

The truth behind feedback! Chelsea Burkart comes back on the pod to share her advice on how to respond to difficult feedback, provide constructive feedback, and the value of feedback in the workplace.

Chelsea Burkart is a Performance Dietitian with elite U.S. Special Operations warfighters, working to optimize combat readiness, health, and career longevity. Before spending the past four years supporting those in the Special Forces setting, Chelsea was a performance dietitian in the NCAA for almost a decade.  She started her career at the University of Florida, spending two years with the Gators before moving on to establish the sports nutrition department at the University of Illinois.

Burkart departed Illinois after three years to follow her husband, who is a strength and conditioning coach, to James Madison University (JMU) where she was again able to build a performance nutrition department from the ground up. After welcoming their first son into the world, their family moved once more, following JMU’s head football coach to Texas State University, where Chelsea continued the trend of working as the athletic department’s first performance dietitian. 

In 2014, Burkart was elected to the Board of Directors for the Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association (CPSDA), serving three 2-year terms. During that time, she played an integral role in developing the Gatorade Sports Nutrition Immersion Program from its inception before serving three years as CPSDA’s President from 2017-2020. 

Chelsea’s service model in performance nutrition is to educate and empower athletes and Special Forces operators with knowledge and habits to optimize performance, recovery, and longevity. 

Burkart is recognized as a strong and influential leader within her profession and is deeply passionate about mentoring and continuous growth. Chelsea resides in Virginia with her husband, Aaron, and two awesome and crazy little boys, Kelly (7) and Tyson (6).

Want to learn more about Chelsea? Scroll back to Episode 15 to learn more about her career path and impact on our profession.


Did you hear? Sports RD Snippets is now so much more than just a podcast?

Check out the NEW website!  www.sportsrdsnippets.com  1:1 Mentoring- I can help you find your niche, break into the field, and start your career with confidence!  

This episode is sponsored by Momentous, Honey Stinger and 2Before!


Check out livemomentous.com and use the code RDSNIPPETS15 for 15% off all products 


Check out Honeystinger.com and use the code RDSNIPPETS20 for 20% a one time retail order 

Contact Teamsales@honeysinger.com for samples and team pricing.


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For team orders, contact Tony@2before.com for more information and pricing

Jul 12, 202344:42
Combat Nutrition w/ Glenn Castro & Tasha Tavares

Combat Nutrition w/ Glenn Castro & Tasha Tavares

Combat Nutrition! Learn all about weight class sports through the eyes of early practitioners in both the collegiate and professional settings. Tasha and Glenn share their experience working with weight class sports during their Gatorade SNIP fellowship. 


Glenn is a Performance Dietitian and former SNIP fellow at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas.  Before working at the Performance Institute Glenn worked 2 years as a clinical dietitian alongside his own private practice as a performance dietitian for both weight class based sports and collegiate football. He has extensive background in weight class based sports as a former NCAA collegiate wrestler for Saint John's University (MN). Glenn also has a background in eating disorders having worked in a residential eating disorder treatment center.


Tasha is from Fitchburg, Massachusetts and completed her bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science with a minor in Public Health at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell where she worked closely with ROTC cadets to support their nutrition and body composition goals in addition to being a research assistant. Tasha then completed her Masters of Clinical Nutrition and dietetic internship at Rutgers University, where she was also a sports nutrition intern. Tasha recently completed a Gatorade SNIP fellowship at the University of Michigan where she primarily worked with wrestling to gain further experience in weight class sports. She will soon begin a position at Rutgers University where she will continue to work with wrestling, with goals of specializing in weight-class sports and eating disorders/disordered eating. Tasha is passionate about advocating for Registered Dietitians in weight-class sports and collaboration within the performance team including coaches by providing evidence-based education. She hopes to provide mentorship and help to increase diversity within the field of sports dietetics. 


Did you hear? Sports RD Snippets is now so much more than just a podcast!  Check out the NEW website!  www.sportsrdsnippets.com  1:1 Mentoring- I can help you find your niche, break into the field, and start your career with confidence!  


This episode is sponsored by Momentous and Honey Stinger! Check out livemomentous.com and use the code RDSNIPPETS15 for 15% off all products 


Check out Honeystinger.com and use the code RDSNIPPETS20 for 20% a one time retail order 

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Jun 21, 202301:02:25
40K Downloads: Veteran Advice for your 20's and 30's
May 31, 202342:37
2 Years Later! Catching up with Jessica Isaacs

2 Years Later! Catching up with Jessica Isaacs

2 Years Later! 


In this episode, Jessica Isaacs talks all about the changes in her career over the past 2 years since her last appearance on the pod in 2021. Jess shares the transition from collegiate to professional sports, as well as how she balances creating content, sponsorships, and more! 


Jessica Isaacs is a Los Angeles-based Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. She has an eclectic career, working as a full-time dietitian in the NBA and a nutrition education content creator.

 

Jessica’s professional career as a sports dietitian began at Kobe Bryant’s MAMBA Sports Academy, where she worked with athletes from youth, collegiate, Olympic, and professional athletes in a variety of sports. From MAMBA, Jessica served as the Performance Dietitian for UCLA Men’s and Women’s Basketball and is currently in her 2nd season as the Lead Sports Dietitian for the LA Clippers.


Jessica uses her social media to share performance nutrition education in an entertaining and engaging way, to debunk nutrition misinformation, and to disrupt diet culture


Did you hear? Sports RD Snippets is now so much more than just a podcast! 


Check out the NEW website!  www.sportsrdsnippets.com 

1:1 Mentoring- I can help you find your niche, break into the field, and start your career with confidence! 


This episode is sponsored by Momentous and Honey Stinger!


Check out livemomentous.com and use the code RDSNIPPETS15 for 15% off all products


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May 04, 202351:07
From Podcast to Business! Sports RD Snippets LLC

From Podcast to Business! Sports RD Snippets LLC

From Podcast to Business! Sports RD Snippets LLC

Sports RD Snippets is now SO much more than just a podcast! Listen to this episode to learn more about the behind the scenes of how the podcast became a business. If you're a student, early professional, or career changer you won't want to miss this!

Check out the new website!
www.sportsrdsnippets.com

1:1 Mentoring: How I Can Help You!
- Clarify the next steps in your career
- Provide guidance on resume and cover letters
- Interview prep for your first fellowship or Job
- Navigate the workplace as an entry level RD
- Discover your niche in sports nutrition

Sign up for your FREE discovery call today! www.sportsrdsnippets.com/mentoring Looking forward to working with you!
Apr 26, 202315:00
Emilie Burgess: Brown University & Private Practice

Emilie Burgess: Brown University & Private Practice

Get comfortable with being uncomfortable! 

Emilie shares her unique journey to becoming a Sports Performance & Eating Disorder dietitian.

Emilie completed her Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics at the University of Connecticut, where she competed as a Division I tennis player. She went on to obtain her Master’s of Science in Nutrition and Food Science, and completed a dietetic internship at West Virginia University. She is also a Board Certified Sports Dietitian (CSSD) specializing in sports performance nutrition and eating disorders in athletes.

Emilie began her dietetic career at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston as a Clinical Dietitian, and then accepted a position at the Cambridge Eating Disorder Center (CEDC) as a Registered Dietitian.

Emilie has worked at Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital program, where she provided nutrition support to veterans and their families. During her time there she supported Home Base's tactile athletes who were competing in events such as the Boston Marathon and the Marathon Des Sables.

Emilie has also spent time as a Clinical Nutrition Specialist in the Division of Sports Medicine and Female Athlete Program at Boston Children’s Hospital and as a Registered Dietitian at MIT Recreation.  She recently completed a sports nutrition fellowship at the University of Washington through the Gatorade Sports Nutrition Immersion Program (SNIP) in Seattle, WA. 

Emilie currently serves as the sports dietitian for Brown University Athletics, Laura Moretti Nutrition LLC, and is the Exhibitor Chair for the 2023 Female Athlete Conference. 

Register here for the Female Athlete Conference in Boston!  https://www.femaleathleteconference.com/registration


This episode is sponsored by Momentous and Honey Stinger!


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Apr 12, 202355:36
Jennifer Gibson: Veteran Sports RD

Jennifer Gibson: Veteran Sports RD

Veteran Sports RD!

Jennifer Gibson has incredible advice for early professionals in the field! Jenn shares a day in the life of an NFL dietitian, the characteristics and qualities of a dietitian at the pro level, and her unique role as a consultant in her career path. 

Jennifer Gibson is an internationally recognized sport dietitian with 16 years of experience in elite sport. Most recently, Jennifer spent 7 seasons as the lead sport dietitian and sport science coordinator for the Chicago Bears Football Club. Between 2006-2015 she was a senior sport dietitian and applied physiologist with the United States Olympic Committee and within the Canadian Olympic sport system.

Her consulting work has included the New Orleans Saints (2013-15), Vancouver Whitecaps MLS (2006-2011), Women’s Tennis Association Pro Tour (2006-2013) and within the NBA (2013-2014). She has traveled to over 20 countries to service her athletes including 2 Olympic Games (2010, 2012), 2 Pan American Games (2007, 2011), 1 Canada Winter Games (2007), 6 world championships, and hundreds of professional tournaments/games.

Gibson served as an adjunct sport nutrition lecturer for the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs (2011-2015), and was active in research, having published 9 peer reviewed scientific papers and 7 book contributions.

Gibson completed her bachelors of science degree in Nutrition at Ryerson University and her dietetic education at the University Health Network in Toronto, Canada. Her masters in Exercise Science was completed at the University of Victoria in Victoria, Canada. She is a distinguished graduate of the International Olympic Committee Diploma in Sport Nutrition and a Level III certified anthropometrist with the International Society for the Advancement of Anthropometry. Jennifer is also a Board Certified Specialist in Sport Dietetics with the American Academy of Dietetics and Nutrition.

This episode is sponsored by Momentous and Honey Stinger!

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Mar 01, 202301:01:18
1 Year Later! Student/Early RD Panel

1 Year Later! Student/Early RD Panel

1 Year Later!

A little over a year ago (November 2021: Episode 44) I interviewed an undergraduate nutrition student, a dietetic intern and a newly credentialed dietitian on their current path and future sports RD dreams. Today we catch up on what has happened over the past year!  From new opportunities, to leadership roles, to travel and more, we talk all about lessons learned over the past year and what we are looking forward to in 2023!

Meet our Panel-

Chelsea Shafer graduated from Purdue University in 2020 and was so involved in the sports nutrition department that she went on to a dietetic internship focused on sports nutrition and entrepreneurship. In the past year she passed the RD exam and moved to London, which made it challenging to follow a traditional path in dietetics. Currently she works virtually as a dietitian in clinical and disordered eating recovery, podcast manager for 3 shows, virtual assistant to a private practice, and a yoga teacher.

Nancy is currently a senior Ohio State University majoring in Human Nutrition/Dietetics with the ultimate goal of becoming a Performance RD. She is working as the President of the Sports Nutrition Club which includes working in fuel zones, creating volunteer schedules, and facilitating general membership meetings with the performance nutrition team. She also owns a small business titled “Nutrition ‘N Nancy” that produces homemade protein bites that are sold at local farmers markets and business wholesale. Her biggest accomplishment was spending the summer of 2022 as a Performance Nutrition Intern at the UFC Performance Institute. The listed experiences have led her to pursue a career in sports nutrition. Next fall she hopes to attend graduate school for a coordinated masters program in Dietetics and continue to work with athletes.

Alex Winnicki MS RD - Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition at Liberty University and Assistant Coach of Liberty’s Cycling Team. Formerly a SNIP fellow at Northwestern University, and alum of Lamar University and Appalachian State University. Professional interests include eating disorder treatment and prevention nutrition and training for endurance sport and omega-3 supplementation, personal interests include cycling, camping/hiking with my fiancé and dog, weight lifting, cooking, and reading.

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Feb 01, 202359:15
Collier Madaleno: University of Georgia
Dec 28, 202201:01:03
Lisa Clarke: Houston Astros

Lisa Clarke: Houston Astros

Fueling the World Series! Lisa Clarke has an incredible story on how she became the major league dietitian for the Houston Astros. Lisa shares advice on how to break into the field, baseball specific nutrition, and how to capitalize on unique opportunities in your career path. Lisa also shares the behind the scenes of fueling the World Series! 

Lisa Clarke began her position as the Major League Dietitian in February of 2022. Lisa serves as the nutritional resource for the Astros players, coaches, support staff and medical staff. As part of her duties, she coordinates and executes nutrition programming, which includes medical nutrition therapy and performance nutrition. The athlete’s progress is monitored and evaluated by combining their individual blood work, body composition, supplements, and hydration plans.

Lisa oversees organization of home and travel nutrition and catering, assists the Astros Head Dietitian with the development of the department’s policies and procedures, and supervises the AAA Minor League Dietitian.

Prior to her position as the Major League Dietitian, she served as the AAA Minor League Dietitian Apprentice for the Astros 2021 season, assisting in the 2021 Post Season as well. In this position she oversaw the AAA Minor League athletes’ nutritional needs and individual performance fueling plans, as well as organized home and travel nutrition and catering.

Before working for the Astros, she was the Director of Sports Nutrition at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, serving as the dietitian for 15 teams competing at the Division I level. Prior to Lamar Athletics, she served as the primary sports dietitian for the spirit squads and assisted the football dietitian at the University of Texas at Austin.

Lisa earned her bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin and completed her master’s degree in Sports Nutrition at Auburn University. She is a Registered Dietitian, licensed in the state of Texas, and is a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD).

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Dec 07, 202259:08
Emily Kaley: Washington Nationals

Emily Kaley: Washington Nationals

Mentors are key! Emily Kaley talks all about her incredible mentors that have helped her become the Sport RD that she is today! Emily has a unique path that will inspire and motivate anyone that listens.

Emily Kaley, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD, ISAK 2 is in her 7th year as a Sports Dietitian and just finished up her first season with the Washington Nationals as their MiLB Performance Nutrition Coordinator and the Nationals first full-time dietitian within the organization.  Emily joined the Nationals after two seasons with the New York Mets as their MiLB Performance Nutrition Coordinator and the organizations first full-time dietitian (2019-2020).  In 2021 Emily was invited to assess the next generation of baseball talent at the inaugural MLB Draft Combine where she completed ISAK skinfold measurements on all draft players.  From 2017-2018, she served as Madison Square Garden’s first assistant performance dietitian working with the Knicks, Rangers, Liberty, Westchester Knicks and Hartford Wolfpack.  She worked as an assistant performance dietitian within the Chicago Cubs organization in 2017, and worked for the United States Olympic Committee Swimming and Track & Field teams as a sports nutrition consultant leading up to Rio 2016.  Emily graduated from Simmons College in Boston, Mass. in 2013 where she played lacrosse.  In 2017, she received her master of Sports Nutrition from the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs and went on to Culinary School at Culinary Tech Center in Manhattan where she obtained her certificate in commercial cooking and catering and completed her externship under French Chef, Jean-Georges.  Emily greatly enjoys cooking and exercising, she was also bit by a huge travel bug and likes to explore and experience different cities and countries as much as possible.  You’ll find Emily in Brooklyn, NY with her family and cute baby nephew during the offseason!

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Oct 05, 202201:05:35
Brittney Bearden: Notemeal

Brittney Bearden: Notemeal

Trust the Equation! Brittney talks all about importance of trusting your journey to becoming a Sports RD. From graduate assistant, to full-time performance dietitian, to consultant, to sales, Brittney has done it all. In this episode you'll learn the behind the scenes of consulting and sales!  

Brittney Bearden is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics with over 10 years experience in college and professional sports. Brittney started her career in college athletics as a Graduate Assistant Sports Dietitian at Auburn University and went on to be the Performance Dietitian at Indiana University. From there, Brittney was the Sports Nutrition Manager at Texas Health Sports Medicine where she worked with individual athletes and teams. During her time there, she worked with the Dallas Mavericks, FC Dallas, the Dallas Wings, and Southern Methodist University. She has been a sports nutrition contributor on the Golf Channel as well as an adjunct professor for Sports Nutrition at the University of Texas at Arlington.

Brittney currently works as an Account Executive at Notemeal, which is the leading athlete performance nutrition platform. Brittney graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor's in Nutritional Sciences and went on to obtain her Master's in Exercise Physiology at Auburn University. Brittney completed her dietetic internship with an emphasis in Medical Nutrition Therapy at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas.

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Sep 07, 202251:32
Football Training Camp w/Peter Ritz: Northwestern University

Football Training Camp w/Peter Ritz: Northwestern University

Training Camp is HERE! Peter Ritz talks all about his role as an Advanced Clinical Dietitian for Football, and shares early lessons learned in his career as a Sports RD. Veteran and experienced Sports RD's also share their advice for students working their first training camp! Is being a Football Only Sports RD for you? Find out in this episode! 

Peter Ritz is currently an Advanced Clinical Dietitian with Northwestern Medicine serving as the team dietitian for Northwestern Football. Peter came to the program in March of 2020 after three years working with Virginia Tech. In addition to providing clinical nutrition counseling and education, Peter is also heavily involved in the department's research and sports science efforts.

A Texas native, he earned Bachelor’s degrees in both Nutritional Science and Kinesiology at Texas A&M in 2015, and a master’s degree concentrated in Applied Nutrition and Physical Activity at Virginia Tech in 2019.

Peter is a Registered Dietitian and a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics with 9 years of experience working within college athletics, specifically college football. He was awarded with the 2018-2019 CPSDA Research Grant for his work entitled "The Omega-3 Status of Collegiate Athletes" which he presented in May of 2019 at the CPSDA Annual Meeting and was recently published. Links to his most publications will be linked in the show notes.

Dietary and Biological Assessment of the Omega-3 Status of Collegiate Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0228834

Gatorade Sports Science Exchange #212:

Promoting Optimal Omega-3 Fatty Acid Status in Athletes

https://www.gssiweb.org/en/sports-science-exchange/Article/promoting-optimal-omega-3-fatty-acid-status-in-athletes

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Aug 03, 202201:06:44
Transitioning into a New Role w/ Nicole Kiley: Iowa State University
Jul 06, 202201:05:02
Episode 50: Life Update!

Episode 50: Life Update!

Episode 50- Crazy that halfway to 100 happens to fall on this episode! I reflect on closing one chapter and turning the page to another. I share life lessons, advice and insight on my first full-time job. So many changes, but I wouldn’t have it any other way! PS: I'm coming HOME!!

Jun 05, 202214:50
March Madness w/Leigh Hullett: University of Notre Dame

March Madness w/Leigh Hullett: University of Notre Dame

Basketball Fuels! Leigh Hullet and I talk all about fueling behind the scenes of March Madness. We are answering all of your questions from Instagram in this episode today! Leigh recently became the Director of Sports Nutrition at University of Notre Dame and has incredible advice on how she landed the role. You won't want to miss this one!

Leigh Hullett is the Director of Sports Nutrition at the University of Notre Dame. She is a registered dietitian working to help student-athletes optimize performance, recovery, and health through nutrition. Not going far from Indianapolis, where she was born and raised, she went on to receive her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Indiana University in 2016 and completed her Dietetic Internship with Wellness Workdays in Hingham, Massachusetts; specializing in Sports Nutrition. Leigh found her way to Notre Dame by doing part of her dietetic internship with the Sports Nutrition department, and quickly felt right at home. Prior to beginning her dietetic internship, she traveled to Bali, Indonesia for a month to study yoga and become a certified yoga instructor. She loves to find ways to combine yoga health, and nutrition on a daily basis, and hopes to continue to grow in both areas.

Currently in her fifth year at Notre Dame, Leigh oversees two full time dietitians and 14 student-workers continuing to grow and strengthen their department. Leigh works with Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse, Baseball, Men’s Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Rowing and Cheerleading. She loves connecting with students and helping them achieve their goals by empowering them with positive and attainable nutrition goals and education.

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May 04, 202254:48
Taylor Lile: US Army- Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F)/Private Practice

Taylor Lile: US Army- Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F)/Private Practice

Tactical Nutrition!

Taylor Lile shares the behind the scenes of her role with the US Army in the Holistic Health and Fitness Program. Taylor has incredible advice for sports dietitians on work-life balance while still thriving in your role as a Sports RD. Interested in a 40-hour work week that compensates well? This episode is for you!

Taylor Lile, MSc, RDN, CSSD, LD is a registered dietitian, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, with over nine years of sports nutrition experience working with NCAA division I and professional athletes and military combat forces. Her interest in sports nutrition began in high school through her own experience as an athlete and how diet impacted her performance. At the University of Oklahoma, she was a sports nutrition volunteer with the football team, while earning her Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences. In graduate school at Loughborough University in England, Taylor worked with the Nottingham Panthers of EIHL as a sports dietitian while earning her Master’s degree in Sports and Exercise Nutrition. Taylor has worked as a sports dietitian at Clemson University, the University of Oregon, West Virginia University, with the NFL Dallas Cowboys, Gatorade Sports Science Institute working with the NBA G-League Texas Legends team and currently with the US Army Command Forces. Taylor has written blog content for Dairy MAX, a non-profit dairy council, and speaks at a variety of health and nutrition engagements to various businesses and companies. Taylor is the CEO and founder of Taylored for Performance, LLC, a business created to provide nutritional services to elite athletes educating on optimal eating around training to enhance performance and healthier lifestyles.

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Mar 09, 202253:42
Special Episode! 25 Lessons I've Learned as a Sports RD
Feb 23, 202220:57
LaReine Schock-Leonard: West Virginia University

LaReine Schock-Leonard: West Virginia University

You have to go through the fire to become the fire! LaReine Schock-Leonard talks all about the value of hard work, patience and loving what you do! LaReine shares the challenges she faced early on in her career and she overcame it. We also talk about LaReine's amazing Linkedin post and her thoughts behind the graphic! Early RD's this one is for you! 

A native of Rose Hill, Kansas, Schock-Leonard became Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition at West Virginia University after serving nine months as the director of sports nutrition for North Dakota State University, where she was responsible for all of the nutritional needs of the university’s 450 student-athletes. She also aided in the development of a new eating disorder treatment protocol for Bison athletics.

Prior to that, she served as a sports nutrition graduate assistant for the Ole Miss volleyball and softball teams. She completed her dietetic internship at Ole Miss in May 2020, where she completed specialty rotations with Clemson Olympic Sports Nutrition and Ole Miss football sports nutrition. She also served as a sports nutrition intern at Tulsa University in the summer and fall of 2016.

Schock-Leonard graduated from Wichita State with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Exercise Science in 2016 and from the University of Mississippi with a Master of Science degree in Food and Nutrition Services. She completed more than 1,300 hours of supervised practice in clinical, food service, public health and sports performance with an emphasis in sports as part of her dietetic internship at the University of Mississippi.

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Feb 02, 202246:05
Jana Heitmeyer: University of Georgia

Jana Heitmeyer: University of Georgia

Say YES to opportunities that will serve you! Jana Heitmeyer has incredible advice for early dietitians on how to have a sustainable career as a Sports RD. Jana Heitmeyer has served as the UGAAA Director of Sports Nutrition since September 2017. In March 2019, she was elected to act as one of nine members of the Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association Board of Directors.

Before coming to Georgia, Heitmeyer was the Director of Sports Nutrition at both Baylor University (May 2015-August 2017) and the University of Missouri (January 2007-May 2015). Also at Missouri, she served as Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning from February 2006 to January 2007.

Heitmeyer received a Bachelor of Science from Kent State University in 2003 before going on to earn her Master of Education and Bachelor of Science in Dietetics at the University of Missouri.

She has two sons: Gage (8) and Zayden (4).

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Jan 10, 202241:04
Student/Early RD Panel

Student/Early RD Panel

Calling ALL Students and Early Professionals! This episode features an undergrad student, dietetic intern and an Early RD in the field! We talk all about the hardest part of where each panelist is in their career path right now, best advice on communication with supervisors/mentors, how to overcome imposter syndrome and more! 

Nancy Siegel is currently a junior in the Didactic program of Dietetics at the Ohio State University majoring in Human Nutrition/Dietetics with the ultimate goal of becoming a Sports RD. She is working as the head undergraduate leader of the Sports Nutrition Club which includes working in fuel zones, creating volunteer schedules, and facilitating general membership meetings with the performance nutrition team. Right now, she spends her time with football, men and women’s basketball, and men’s ice hockey teams. She also owns a small business titled “Nutrition ‘N Nancy” that produces homemade protein bites that are sold at local farmers markets and business wholesale. Her education thus far has helped her business and inspired her to help athletes fuel to win every day. She’s focused her undergraduate career on gaining experience in many areas of the field such as with clinical nutrition working as a dietary aide, volunteering in community nutrition, and becoming an active member of the Student Dietetic Association. These experiences have led her to pursue a career in sports nutrition as she spends her time at OSU and pursues graduate school in the future.

Chelsea Shafer graduated from Purdue University in December of 2020 where she also served as a fueling station manager for Purdue Athletics. She has now moved on to be a dietetic intern at Duke University through the Wellness Workdays program working with the soccer and basketball teams for a 20 week rotation. Chelsea has also been on the CPSDA student committee since Fall 2020 and will continue her role as co-chair until Fall 2022.

Alex Winnicki was a Robot Programmer for John Deere, but gave up the 9 to 5 in order to pursue professional cycling. After a brief stint on the UCI professional cycling team Cyclus Sports Alex saw a need for evidence-based nutrition education among athletes. After completing his education in nutrition and dietetics at Appalachian State and Lamar University Alex was accepted into the Gatorade SNIP Fellowship program through Northwestern University. Currently, In his fellowship role he is the lead sports dietitian for men's and women's soccer, assisting RD for football, fuel bar manager, and is deeply involved in data collection for performance nutrition related research. Upon completing my fellowship at NU in March of 2022, Alex will continue to work towards obtaining CSSD and CSCS and pursue career opportunities in performance nutrition.  On a personal note Alex loves exploring the Chicago restaurant scene with my amazing girlfriend and also RD Mckayla Braender, He also love cycling, weight lifting, playing guitar, and nerding out over nutrition related research. 

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Nov 10, 202101:04:38
Wendy Sterling: Private Practice
Oct 20, 202148:25
Alicia Kendig Glass: United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee

Alicia Kendig Glass: United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee

Travel while you can! Alicia Kendig Glass talks all about her role working with Olympians! Alisha shares the behind the scenes of Tokyo, Rio and London and lessons learned at the Olympic games. Alisha also shares great advice for early Sports RD's that you won't want to miss! 

USOC Senior Sport Dietitian, Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics Alicia Glass is in her 10th year working for United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee. She provides nutrition support and services at home and on the road during domestic and international travel for the USA Track and Field and USA Swimming National teams and athletes. Before that she spent time with and lent her expertise to the Winter Olympic Sports at the USOPC, and worked at US Anti-Doping Agency to educate athletes on the risks dietary supplement use and benefits of a fine-tuned nutrition plan. Glass holds a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and a master’s degree in public health nutrition from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

Check out Team USA Nutrition Resources/Factsheets: https://www.teamusa.org/nutrition

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Oct 06, 202148:05
Lindsay Langford: Ascension St. Vincent Sports Performance
Sep 22, 202145:43
Kari Oliver: LA Kings

Kari Oliver: LA Kings

Boundaries are Key! Kari Oliver talks all about the importance of setting boundaries, taking care of yourself, and finding out who you are outside of being a Sports RD. Kari also shares the behind the scenes of fueling professional hockey players!  

Kari Oliver joined the LA Kings Hockey Organization as the team’s first full-time sports dietitian in February of 2021.  Prior to beginning with the Kings, Kari spent five- and one-half years providing nutrition support to the Fighting Irish football team, among a multitude of other teams, at the University of Notre Dame.

As the Director of Sports Nutrition for Football, Kari coordinated all meals and snacks at home and away, oversaw Training Table, conducted body composition testing, provided nutrition counseling and education talks, coordinated cooking demos and grocery store tours, and provided medical nutrition therapy services to the Irish student-athletes.  Additionally, she served on the Athletics Supplement Committee.  One of her proudest accomplishments was developing a partnership with Cultivate Culinary, a local food rescue company, with a mission of providing balanced meals to the underserved and overlooked populations of Michiana.

Prior to working at Notre Dame, Oliver was a Lifestyle Educator at Kaiser Permanente for three and one- half years, educating and counseling those with physical limitations and various medical conditions on exercise and healthy living practices. She also completed sports nutrition internships at USC and Baylor.

Oliver received her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a Concentration of Exercise science from California Baptist University, and her master’s degree in Nutritional Science from California State University – Los Angeles. Rotations in her DI included Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, CA, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department men’s and women’s jails, and with USC Athletics.

Oliver was a four-year member of the CBU women’s volleyball team, playing libero and serving as captain her senior year. In her free time, Oliver enjoys seeking out coffee shop gems, being outdoors, playing volleyball, traveling, live theatre, baking, trying new restaurants and spending time with family and friends.

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Sep 08, 202150:53
Special Episode: 1 Year of the Podcast!
Aug 25, 202145:15
Panel: NCAA Food & Supplement History, including Deregulation

Panel: NCAA Food & Supplement History, including Deregulation

The FIRST Panel Episode! 

We are talking all about the NCAA Food and Supplement History, including Deregulation! Amy Freel, Randy Bird, Allison Maurer, Leah Thomas and Caroline Mandel share the behind the scenes of what it was like fueling student-athletes before and after deregulation. You won’t want to miss the conversation with these veteran Sports RD’s. This episode will give you a new perspective and appreciation for our profession to better understand where it was, where it is, and where it's going. Each panelist shares invaluable advice for current and aspiring sports dietitians.  

Panelists:  

Amy Freel- Executive Director of CPSDA, founding member of CPSDA

Randy Bird: Director of Sports Nutrition at the University of Virginia, founding member of CPSDA

Allison Maurer: Director of Sports Nutrition and Fueling for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Caroline Mandel: Director of Sports Nutrition at University of Michigan

Leah Thomas: Assistant Athletic Director for Student- Athlete Development at Georgia Tech

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Aug 11, 202101:17:00
Annie Hogan Lowry: Momentous

Annie Hogan Lowry: Momentous

You can't hire a resume, you hire a person! Annie will inspire you to believe in yourself, ask for help when you need it, and remind you the importance of building relationships. Annie shares her unique experience as a sports dietitian in collegiate athletics and her transition into the supplement world!

Annie Hogan Lowry is currently the Director of Team Sales for Momentous. She began her career in sports nutrition while completing the coordinated program at Indiana State University.  While completing her RD and getting her master's in Applied Health Science, she worked as a team manager for football to get as much exposure to college football as possible.

Annie worked at the University of Tennessee as Allison Maurer's first paid assistant in 2013.  She then took the Director of Sports Nutrition at Baylor for two years.  Annie then moved to the Director of Sports Nutrition at Tulsa to begin the school's first Sports Nutrition program.

Lowry earned her bachelor’s degree in History, minoring in business administration from Western Kentucky University in 2006. She earned her master’s degree in applied health science from Indiana State University while completing the coordinated program in dietetics in 2012.

Annie has now landed in the sports supplement world as the Director of Team Sales for Momentous while she raises her 4 and 3-year-old boys while married to Calvin Lowry, the wide receivers coach at the University of Tulsa.

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Jul 28, 202101:09:09
Jennifer Brunelli: Consultant

Jennifer Brunelli: Consultant

Take your confidence to the next level! Jennifer Brunelli talks all about NASCAR nutrition, her role on the Gatorade Women's Advisory Board, and her top tips to being a confident female in a male dominant industry.   

Jennifer (VanAssen) Brunelli MS, RD, LDN is the creator and owner of RDpro, LLC, a nutrition consulting business in the Charlotte, NC area that she opened in July 2011.  Jennifer graduated from the Darla Moore School of business at USC in 2004.  She is a 7-time All American swimmer and Athletics Hall of Fame athlete at the University of South Carolina. 

Jennifer and her team do nutrition programming development for teams, provide nutrition education, meal planning, body composition assessments, food intolerances and allergy testing, corporate wellness, performance kitchen design, supplement analysis, and more. She works with a wide range of clientele in varying age groups, health and body knowledge, and gender. Her roster of clients has included being the NFL’s Carolina Panthers team dietitian for 6 seasons, NASCAR’s Roush Fenway Racing team dietitian for 5 seasons, Hendrick Motorsports in her first season, supporting to build NC State and the Charlotte 49ers University athletic department sports nutrition department, and LEAD which is a female Olympian run business that stands to help young female athletes gain leadership skills and confidence in and out of their sport. 

Jennifer also has a thriving media presence on behalf of food boards, food companies, and supplement companies that support furthering education for athletes and safe training for clients.  Most recently she was appointed to the first ever Gatorade Women's Advisory Board alongside some of the most impactful athletes and female presences in sport. Jennifer has two children, Sloane (7) and Nathaniel (6) who are already active athletes (and little gamecock fans!)!  Jennifer can be reached for business opportunities through social media at @sportsRDpro and @theRDpro, or her website theRDpro.com.

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Jul 14, 202101:19:57
Jackie Barcal: IMG Academy

Jackie Barcal: IMG Academy

Feel the fear and do it anyway! Jackie Barcal will inspire you to follow your passion and chase your Sports RD dream!

Jackie Barcal is the Head of Nutrition at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. In her role, she leads a team of dietitians who help maximize student-athlete performance by equipping them with the knowledge and resources to fuel themselves now and in the future. In addition working with middle and high schoolers, Jackie works with campers, collegiate & pro athletes as well as corporate groups. Jackie always knew she wanted to make an impact on high school athletes having not been exposed to nutrition information as a teenager.

Prior to IMG, Jackie attended the University of Wyoming where she was a Graduate Assistant in athletics while pursuing a masters. Before Wyoming, Jackie was a member of the inaugural Gatorade Sports Nutrition Immersion Program (SNIP) at the University of Alabama in 2013. Jackie was awarded the CPSDA Service Award at the annual conference in 2019 for her contributions and service to the field.

A native of California, her passion for sports nutrition emerged during her time competing in Division II softball at California State University, Stanislaus where she earned a bachelor’s in Business Administration Finance. She continued her education at CSU Sacramento earning a second bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and completed her dietetic internship at Fresno State.

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Jun 30, 202101:01:40
Seb Zorn: Stanford University
Jun 16, 202101:04:34
Allison Maurer: Pittsburgh Pirates

Allison Maurer: Pittsburgh Pirates

Veteran Sports RD Alert!! Allison Maurer shares her take on the biggest mistakes early Sports RD’s make in their career and she also shares some breaking news you won’t want to miss!
Allison Maurer is a veteran sports dietitian with more than 16 years of experience fueling athletes from high school, collegiate, to professional athletes. She is the Director of Sports Nutrition and Fueling with the Pittsburgh Pirates where she works with the Major League team all the way through the players at the Academy in the Dominican Republic.
In the off-season, Allison teaches sports nutrition at Knoxville Catholic High School and volunteers with the football team as a strength and conditioning coach.
Previously, Maurer spent nearly nine years as the Sports Dietitian at the University of Tennessee (2007-2016) where she oversaw the performance nutrition for all sports. Some of her duties included body composition testing on athletes, individual and team nutrition education, grocery shopping trips, cooking demonstrations and traveling with various sports to plan and manage meals on the road.
Before the University of Tennessee, Maurer was the Sports Dietitian and an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Colorado, Boulder (2004-2007) where she trained men’s and women’s golf, women’s tennis, cheer and dance and was an assistant with football.
Maurer served on the board of directors for The Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association (CPSDA) for 6 years. She is a board certified specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD), a Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT), Level I ISAK certified,and a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS).
Maurer resides in Knoxville, Tennessee with her three boys Manuel (Manny) (14), Emilio (11) and Nico (8)
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Jun 02, 202101:02:43
30 for 30 Episode!

30 for 30 Episode!

The “30 for 30” Episode! I’m hitting rewind and taking you back to the beginning. There have been 30 interviews on the podcast so far and in this episode I highlight 1-2 takeaways from each Sports RD guest to close out the season. Each episode has been packed with so much advice and inspo that you won't want to forget! I’ll be back in June for the start of Season 3 with another Sports RD guest! Thank you so much for listening and spreading the word about Sports RD Snippets. I appreciate you all! 


If you could tell your younger RD self one thing, what would you say? 

Apr 14, 202143:24
Jessica Isaacs: UCLA

Jessica Isaacs: UCLA

The final interview of Season 2! Jessica Isaacs has an incredible journey to becoming a sports dietitian. Jessica shares advice for up- and-coming Sports RD's and takes us behind the scenes of her social media! 

Jessica Isaacs is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, a Performance Dietitian at UCLA, and also operates a virtual private practice. She completed undergrad at Purdue University where she also interned under the Director of Sports Nutrition, Lauren Link.

Jessica’s professional career as a Sports Dietitian began at Kobe Bryant’s MAMBA Sports Academy, where she worked with hundreds of athletes from youth to pro, providing 1-1 performance nutrition counseling, group education opportunities. She also supported MAMBA’s NFL pre-combine and NBA pre-draft programs, and had the opportunity to support Kobe’s MAMBA Pro Invitational Camp which hosted several top NBA players. Jessica now works with the Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams at UCLA, operating as an integral part of the performance team.

She also recently partnered with All Access Dietetics to launch the Real World Sports Nutrition Toolkit where she shares advice that helped fast track her sports dietetics career and is packed with resources for aspiring sports dietitians.

Jessica believes in cutting through the B.S. of nutrition misinformation and diet culture, and uses social media as a creative way to share her performance nutrition messages, making educational content, graphics, and lots of TikToks and Reels.

Follow Jessica on social media @jessicathesportsrd 

Apr 07, 202135:50
Julia Zalewski: University of Arkansas

Julia Zalewski: University of Arkansas

Know your worth and know your value! Julia Zalewski talks about her mentors in the field, the pros and cons to working at a Power 5 institution vs outside the Power 5, as well as the key lessons learned when transitioning into a new role! We recorded this episode while Julia was still at Tulsa, before starting her new role at Arkansas! 

Julia Zalewski started last week as the Football Dietitian for the University of Arkansas. Previously she was Director of Sports Nutrition for The University of Tulsa athletics department for 2+ years working under the Athletic Performance staff. She came to Tulsa following one season as the Director of Sports Nutrition at New Mexico State University. Zalewski was the first dietitian at NMSU, where she was responsible for developing and implementing the sports nutrition program for all 15 intercollegiate teams.

Prior to her time at NMSU, Julia a Gatorade SNIP at Northwestern University, mentored by Katie Knappenberger. There she worked with football, women’s basketball, women’s soccer and baseball. Before that, she was a graduate intern in sports nutrition for Beth Wolfgram at the University of Utah while completing the Coordinated Master’s Program. Julia completed her bachelors in Biology from St. Olaf College.

Mar 31, 202135:58
Jordan Mazur: San Francisco 49ers

Jordan Mazur: San Francisco 49ers

Pro Football Sports Dietitian!

Jordan Mazur is currently the Director of Performance Nutrition and Sports Dietitian for the San Francisco 49ers. He obtained his bachelor's of science degree in nutritional science from the University of Connecticut and master's of science in exercise science with a concentration in sports nutrition from the Florida State University where he also completed his dietetic internship.

Jordan also work as an advisor and ambassador to many nutrition and health brands to elevate and create education around their brands from a nutrition and human performance perspective.Additionally Jordan writes and contributes to many media publication including Men’s Journal. His passion is sports and his drive is to make athletes the very best that they can be - helping people become efficient running machines.

Mar 24, 202156:60
Christina Chu: Consultant

Christina Chu: Consultant

Every Connection Matters! Christina Chu has been an RD for 1 full year! Christina talks all about what it’s like to be a new RD in a pandemic, how to gain sports nutrition experience during this time, and the importance of having a mentor.

Christina Chu is a performance dietitian consultant based out of Chicago, IL. She works with athletes from youth to professional to optimize their nutrition to fuel their lifestyle. She became a dietitian in February 2020, shortly before the start of a global pandemic. During this time, Christina was able to develop and implement sports nutrition programs in Chicago-area performance centers and clinics to best support high-level athletes in the Windy City.

Christina is a double terrier, having completed her Bachelor's and Master's Degree at Boston University. She conducted her dietetic internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, Needham, and has had past performance nutrition experiences at Boston University Athletics Fueling Station and an elective rotation at the UFC Performance Institute. In addition to being a dietitian, Christina also teaches cycling classes at Equinox and conducts corporate wellness seminars. She is a former personal trainer, tennis instructor, and writer. You can find her at @ChristinaYChu on Instagram.

Mar 17, 202146:08
Clint Wattenberg: UFC Performance Institute

Clint Wattenberg: UFC Performance Institute

Combat and Weight Class Sports Nutrition! 

Clint Wattenberg is a veteran Sports RD that has an incredible journey to becoming a sports dietitian. Clint talks all about his experience as a student athlete and sports dietitian at the collegiate level, eating disorders in sport, and his experience working with combat and weight class sports athletes at the UFC Performance Institute.

Clint Wattenberg is the Director of Performance Nutrition at the UFC Performance Institute. Since starting at the UFC PI in 2017 at the program’s creation, Clint has helped guide the nutrition program to include (soon-to-be) four full-time sports dietitians and a vibrant internship program focused on building the next generation of combat and weight class sports nutrition. Contributing to the growth of the field has been a focus of Clint’s career seen through the development of the Combat & Weight Class Sports Summit, the publication of his eBook Performance Nutrition for Wrestlers and his commitment to professional mentorship of emerging sports dietitians. Clint is also responsible for managing the expansion and coordination of the UFC PI Nutrition Team to include the UFC PI Shanghai and support service expansion that includes comprehensive culinary integration and nutrition team support of all UFC events.

Prior to joining the UFC, Clint served as the Coordinator of Sports Nutrition at his alma mater Cornell University.  In addition to supporting the Big Red’s 37 teams, Clint worked as part of the Cornell Healthy Eating Program (CHEP) as an eating disorder nutrition specialist and helped to found Body Positive Cornell (BPC), an eating disorder prevention and campus-wide wellness initiative. Clint was a student athlete (wrestling) at Cornell where he was an All-American and was on the US Freestyle Wrestling National Team as a post-grad.  Other relevant experiences include serving as an assistant coach at Cornell, Director of the Finger Lakes Wrestling Club (developmental through elite senior level), President of New York Wrestling Association for Youth (NYWAY) and competing in Mixed Martial Arts.

Mar 10, 202156:37
Kelsee Gomes: University of North Carolina

Kelsee Gomes: University of North Carolina

Go Heels! Kelsee Gomes has an incredible journey to becoming a sports dietitian. Kelsee was also my SNIP mentor almost 5 years ago! We talk all about the SNIP experience, what I learned during that time and what would have both done differently. Kelsee shares the value fellowship positions have on athletic departments and how these roles can help sports dietitians get to the next level in their career! 

Kelsee Gomes joined the UNC Sports Medicine staff in February 2015 as Director of Sports Nutrition. She works closely with UNC's varsity athletic teams, providing sports nutrition education, nutrition counseling and meal planning assistance.

Prior to coming to UNC, Gomes served as the Coordinator of Sports Nutrition at the University of Florida from 2012-15, where she oversaw the nutrition for eight varsity sport programs. Other previous experience includes consulting for the University of Central Florida from 2011-12, working for Tara Gidus Nutrition Consulting, and working as a dietitian in the traumatic brain injury and rehab unit at Orlando Regional Medical Center from 2009-11.

Gomes understands the student-athlete experience having swam at the collegiate level for the University of North Carolina at Wilmington for 4 years, where she received her bachelor's degree in health education and a minor in chemistry. She then went on to complete her master’s degree in sports nutrition from Florida State University. During her dietetic internship at FSU, she was a sports nutrition intern with the athletic department and also had the opportunity to work with professional athletes at EXOS in Phoenix, Ariz.

Gomes is credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (RD), a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), and is a certified LEAP Therapist (CLT) specializing in food sensitives. An active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), Gomes received the 2014 Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year award from the Florida Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND). She is also active in the Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietitians Association (CPSDA). 

Gomes currently resides in Chapel Hill, N.C. with her husband Michael and their two daughters Charlotte (3) and Amelia (1). She is still an avid runner and has run 10 marathons.

More information below on the Gatorade Sports Nutrition Immersion Program! (SNIP) through CPSDA 

https://sportsrd.org/career-development/gatorade-internships/

The Gatorade Sports Nutrition Immersion Program (SNIP) matches full-time sports dietitians with CPSDA members interested in getting more practical hands-on experience working with athletes and sports programs.

Each fellow will focus on career development under the mentorship of a host sports dietitian. Fellows will receive a monthly stipend. Working in cooperation with Gatorade, SNIP Program Managers match fellows through an in-depth application and review process. Mentor/Host-Sites also participate in an in-depth selection process conducted by a committee.


Mar 03, 202158:20
Matt R. Frakes: University of Louisville

Matt R. Frakes: University of Louisville

Take Action! Matt R. Frakes has an inspiring journey to becoming a sports dietitian. Matt shares his unique path to earning his PhD, the value of the CSCS credential, and diversity, equity and inclusion in the dietetics field. Matt talks all about how we can take action, make a lasting impact and create change.

Matthew R. Frakes, PhD, RD, CSCS is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified strength and conditioning specialist. Mr. Frakes is a former Division I collegiate student-athlete who completed his undergraduate and Master's degree at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, and his Doctorate degree at the University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS. He has a wide range of experiences in sports nutrition, strength and conditioning, private practice, and healthcare settings. His passion includes enhancing athletic performance through both evidence-based research and practice-based evidence. Building upon a sports nutrition and clinical nutrition background, his research interest focuses on the impact of nutrition and dietary intake on the recovery rate of sports-related concussions. Currently, Mr. Frakes works as a Sports Nutritionist at the University of Louisville.

CPSDA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee #CPSDATakesAction

https://sportsrd.org/diversity-inclusion-equity/


Check out Diversity Dietetics and the resources they have to offer! 

https://www.diversifydietetics.org/donate


Feb 24, 202155:43
Emily Danckers: Private Practice
Feb 17, 202151:37
Amy Culp: University of Texas/President, CPSDA

Amy Culp: University of Texas/President, CPSDA

Leading with passion & a vision! Amy Culp is a veteran sports dietitian with incredible insight and advice on her career path to becoming a sports dietitian. Amy will remind you to follow your passion, stick to your values and the take your time to build your skill set as a dietitian.

Amy Culp, RD, CSSD, LD, CEDRD is a skilled nutrition expert with a passion for promoting nutrition and wellness. She is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, is Board Certified in Sports Dietetics, and is a Certified Eating Disorders RD.  Amy specializes in sports nutrition, eating disorders and weight management.  Since 2012, Amy has had the honor of developing and leading the performance nutrition program at the University of Texas.  Prior to joining UT full-time, Amy served there as a consultant sports dietitian, while working in her private nutrition practice in Austin, TX.

Serving as the Assistant Athletics Director for Performance Nutrition and Clinical Wellness at UT, Amy cast the vision and developed the program from the ground up, starting with just herself to serve all 550 student-athletes, to now a team of 6 full-time Sports Dietitians.

Armed with her wealth of nutrition knowledge, public speaking abilities, and true passion for healthy living, Amy feels she is doing her life’s work when she educates the public on strategies of living a healthy lifestyle.  She particularly enjoys utilizing a non-diet approach to help clients make peace with food and assisting athletes in getting an edge on the competition through proper fueling techniques.

Amy earned her Bachelor of Science with Distinction in Food and Nutrition form San Diego State University, and completed her clinical training at the highly competitive and challenging VA San Diego Healthcare System.  While at SDSU, Amy exhibited outstanding leadership abilities as President of the Student Nutrition Organization, was awarded with scholarships and was chosen as the Outstanding California Dietetic Student of the Year for the State of California by the American Dietetic Association.  Prior to starting her private practice, Amy worked in nutrition communications on a healthy dining guide, educated the general public as a nutrition education consultant, and worked with the students of the University of Texas to improve their nutrition and wellness.

Amy is a member of the American, Texas, and Austin academies of nutrition and dietetics, the Sports, Cardiovascular & Wellness Dietetic Practice Group (SCAN), and Collegiate & the Professional Sports Dietitians Association (CPSDA), where she serves on the board of directors, serving as President 2020-2021.  In 2014, CPSDA honored her with the Service Award in recognition of the contributions given to her profession.   In her free time, Amy enjoys cooking, being physically active (especially running & her husband’s workouts!), and spending time with her family.

Feb 10, 202101:14:16