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Sports RD SnippetsBreaking Into Pro Sports with Petra Rack: Chicago Fire FCPetra's Journey to the Pros! Petra Rack, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN is a Performance and Sports Dietitian with extensive experience fueling elite and high-performance athletes. She currently serves as the Head Dietitian for Chicago Fire FC, where she leads nutrition strategy to optimize player performance, recovery, and overall health through evidence-based fueling protocols, education, and daily performance support.Petra holds a Master of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science and is a Registered Dietitian (RD), Licensed Dietitian (LDN), and Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)—a credential representing advanced expertise in sports nutrition.In a...
2026-02-061h 01Sports RD SnippetsKatie LeMair: Twin Mom, Full-Time Sports RD!Katie LeMair is back on the podcast—and this time, she’s joining us as a mom of twins! 🎉 Katie opens up about the real, unfiltered experience of navigating motherhood while working full-time as a sports dietitian and serving as the first full-time registered dietitian at her alma mater, South Dakota State University. In this episode Katie covers an array of topics about working in the collegiate setting as a Sports RD mom, leaving and returning to collegiate athletics, balancing a new director role with a family, and how her mindset and priorities have shifted throughout the last 5 years. Th...
2025-12-1857 minSports RD SnippetsHunter Baum: U.S. Ski and SnowboardPeak Performance Nutrition! Hunter Baum is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) currently working with U.S. Ski and Snowboard in Park City, UT. Previously, Hunter has worked with the Miami Marlins in Major League Baseball and the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer. He has a master's degree in Exercise and Nutrition Sciences from Montana State University and a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Health from the University of Wyoming. Hunter enjoys helping athletes optimize energy for performance, strategize for recovery, create game plans for their international travel schedules, and just p...
2025-11-1241 minSports RD SnippetsCraig Moore: Red Bull's Athlete Performance CenterUnique Careers in Sports Nutrition! Craig Moore currently serves as the Performance Dietitian at Red Bull’s Athlete Performance Center in Santa Monica, California. He is accredited through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a board-certified specialist in Sport Dietetics (CSSD). Craig attended the University of Missouri where he earned undergraduate degrees in Medical Dietetics and Exercise Science. He earned a master’s degree from The University of Utah in Nutrition and Integrative Physiology. Prior to joining Red Bull, Craig worked in collegiate athletics for seven years serving as the Football Dietitian at Th...
2025-10-0849 minSports RD Snippets5 Years of Sports RD Snippets! Anniversary Episode5 Years of Snippets! In this episode, I share the journey of the podcast over the past five years, sharing insights on its origins, memorable guests, audience impact, and personal growth. I emphasizes the importance of connection within the Sports RD community and the lessons learned through various episodes.I also touch on the challenges and joys of podcasting, the significance of audience feedback, and her aspirations for the future of the show! Looking to start your career with confidence? Check out the website www.sportsrdsnippets.com to learn more on h...
2025-09-0347 minSports RD SnippetsLessons in Leadership with Sam Wade!Learning to Lead! Sam Wade shares incredible advice and practical insight on what it truly means to lead. We dive into different leadership styles, how to effectively delegate, and the key qualities that set successful leaders apart. One of the big questions we explore: Are leaders born, or can leadership be developed?Whether you're a student, a new RD, or a seasoned professional, this episode offers valuable takeaways you won’t want to miss!Sam Wade is the current Assistant Athletic Director of Performance Nutrition at Boise State. She oversees al...
2025-07-3055 minSports RD SnippetsThe Future RD: Mentorship & Education for an Evolving FieldThe Future is Bright!In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Sunnie DeLano, a trailblazing leader in dietetics and the director of my dietetic internship program. With years of experience shaping the future of nutrition professionals, Sunnie offers invaluable insights into how the field has evolved—and where it’s headed next. We talk through her personal career journey, explore the changing landscape of dietetics education, and dive into the skills that matter most for today’s nutrition students. Whether you're an aspiring RD, a current intern, or a seasoned preceptor, this conversation is packed with practi...
2025-07-141h 18Sports RD SnippetsFrom Textbook to Real World! Life Lessons from my Dietetic InternshipAlmost 10 years later! Take a stroll down memory lane where I share my most memorable lessons from my dietetic internship! Your dietetic internship will change your life! Every rotation you have is a true gift. If you're starting your DI soon or you just completed your last rotation this episode is for you! Applying to a fellowship or your first full-time job? Check out the website www.sportsrdsnippets.com to learn more on how I can help you! This episode is sponsored by 2before Performance Nutrition. Use code RDSNIPPETS30 at checkout for 30% of...
2025-06-1832 minSports RD SnippetsMedical Education Specialist @ Thorne w/ Maura DonovanWant to get Coffee?!Maura Donovan has an incredible story to becoming a sports dietitian. Her impressive background and unique career path have set her up for her dream job. Maura is a board-certified sports dietitian and currently serves as a Medical Education Specialist for Sports Nutrition at Thorne.Maura earned her master’s degree in nutritional sciences and completed her dietetic internship for RD credentialing at Boston University with concentrations in sports nutrition, eating disorders, and clinical nutrition. In 2023, after completing over 2,000 hours of sports nutrition work, Maura sat...
2025-05-0937 minSports RD SnippetsBreaking into the Field! College Football w/Brad Solomon: University of TexasBe where your feet are! Brad Solomon has an amazing journey to becoming a sports dietitian! Brad is a father of two baby boys and a husband to an amazing Physical Therapist, Lana. He is the RD working with the University of Texas Football under Amy Culp. He was lucky enough to spend all of his student years at home in Las Vegas at UNLV under Nicole Kiley, and again lucky to spend the season with the Raiders in their first year in Las Vegas under Ricky Ng. He spent a year with the...
2025-04-111h 07Sports RD SnippetsMemorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine InstituteMemorial Hermann! Brett Singer and Meredith Parmley offer valuable insights into their roles as sports dietitians at the Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute in Houston. They walk us through a typical day, share insider tips for applying to their highly competitive residency program, and explore the unique challenges and rewarding experiences of consulting in sports nutrition. They also cover much more! Whether you're pursuing a career in sports dietetics or simply curious about what goes on behind the scenes at a premier sports institute, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!
2025-03-1958 minSports RD SnippetsBehind the Scenes: Why I ran for the Board of DirectorsFollow your passion! In this episode, I share valuable lessons I learned along the way to being elected to the ASPDA Board of Directors in 2023. I also talk about how to get involved in the industry, what I wish I knew starting out, and so much more! If you are interested in taking your career to the next level, this episode is for you! Head to https://sportsrd.org/about-us/board-of-directors/ to learn more about the Board of Directors and all of the ASPDA programming. I am incredibly grateful for every past, present and future board member...
2025-03-0429 minSports RD SnippetsThe Power of Negotiation: Maximize your Salary PotentialThe Power of Negotiation!
Taylor Lile shares multiple strategies on how to maximize your salary potential! Applying for your first full time job? Or looking for the next one? This episode is for you! Taylor has amazing advice that you won’t want to miss!
Taylor is a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics with 12 years of sports nutrition experience working with professional sports including MLB, NFL, NBA G-League, MiLB and EIHL, NCAA division I collegiate, and high school athletes, and with the U.S. Army and Gatorade Sports Science Institute. And she...
2025-01-2753 minSports RD SnippetsWNBA Champions! New York Liberty w/Mary Ellen KellyWNBA Nutrition! Mary Ellen Kelly is credentialed as a registered dietitian (RD) and board-certified sports dietitian (CSSD). She holds a bachelor’s of science in nutrition from Boston University, where she was a 4-year member of the NCAA Division 1 varsity women’s track and field team. She earned her master’s degree in clinical nutrition from New York University and completed her formal training at the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center (JJPVA) in Bronx, New York. Mary Ellen is the Team Dietitian for the 2024 WNBA Champions- the New York Libe...
2024-12-0932 minSports RD SnippetsNFL Nutrition: Jessica Pastuf w/Tampa Bay BuccaneersNFL Nutrition!
Jessica Pastuf enters her fifth season with the Buccaneers and her second as the Director of Performance Nutrition.
In this role, Pastuf is responsible for educating and guiding players on how to improve their performance and recovery through optimal nutrition and fueling choices. She works with other members of the Performance Team to design strategies and implement measures dedicated to player hydration, nutrition, recovery, body composition and injury prevention. She was a member of the support staff for Tampa Bay's Super Bowl LV championship team.
Pastuf works with the club's High-Performance C...
2024-11-2549 minSports RD SnippetsBasketball Nutrition! Alyson Onyon: Syracuse UniversityBasketball Nutrition!
Alyson Onyon joined the Syracuse University Athletics Department as the Director of Performance Nutrition in July 2023. Onyon, spent the previous seven years at Virginia Tech where she began as an assistant director of sports nutrition in 2016 and left the Hokies as the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Nutrition where she oversaw nutrition services for all 22 sports teams.
While at VT, Onyon managed the Student Athlete Performance Center (SAPC), an athlete-only dining facility on campus. She helped design and plan the facility as well as a new men's basketball fueling station. She worked primarily w...
2024-10-281h 03Sports RD SnippetsHigh School Sports Nutrition w/ Allison MaurerHigh School Sports Nutrition!
Allison Maurer is back on the podcast! Allison joined Sports RD Snippets back in June 2021 talking all about her role with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Today we talk about her current role as a sports dietitian and strength coach at the high school level! Allison has great advice on the best strategies to get your foot in the door, her take on work life balance, and why working at the high school level is so rewarding!
Allison Maurer is a veteran sports dietitian with more than 20 y...
2024-09-1958 minSports RD SnippetsTraining Camp 101 with Kendall Pozulp!Training Camp 101!
Want to get your foot in the door!? Hear the behind the scenes of an early practitioners experience in collegiate and professional football. Lessons learned, experiences gained, and so much more!
Kendall Pozulp earned her BS in Nutrition from Benedictine University and completed her dietetic internship and combined Master's program at Loyola University of Chicago. During her master's, she gained valuable experience as a nutrition intern with the Chicago Bulls.
Following graduation, she moved to the University of Illinois, serving as the Football Nutrition Fellow. Recently, Kendall returned to Chicago and i...
2024-08-0847 minSports RD SnippetsKyla Cross: Columbus CrewGet out of your comfort zone!
Kyla has an incredible story on how she got to where she is today. Kyla talks about her unique resident experience at Memorial Herman, the behind the scenes of wining the MLS cup, the best time of day to reach out to a sports dietitian, and so much more!
Kyla is currently in her fourth season as the dietitian for the Columbus Crew (MLS). She is a 2023 MLS Cup Champion and 2021 Campeones Cup Champion. Prior to her move to Columbus, Kyla was selected for the 2019-2021 Gatorade Sports Nutrition Immersion Program (SNIP) where sh...
2024-07-1948 minSports RD Snippets50K Downloads! 50 Lessons I Wish I Knew as a Brand New Sports RD50,000 Downloads!
Celebrating this milestone by sharing 50 lessons I wish I knew as a brand new sports RD. I list my top 50 lessons and go in depth into my top 5. If you’re a student or a brand new sports RD you won’t want to miss this.
Sports RD Snippets started in 2020! Thanks for listening and spreading the word 4 years later. I appreciate you all! Cheers to 50K more!
Check out the website www.sportsrdsnippets.com to learn more on how I can help you!
2024-05-2921 minSports RD SnippetsColleen Carrion: University of MarylandBuilding a sustainable sports nutrition program!
Director of Sports Nutrition, Colleen Carrion shares her advice and insight on how she has worked at the University of Maryland for 11 years! We talk about creating a budget, essential soft skills and hard skills when starting a new role, having a family as a sports RD, the secret to staying at one place for so long, and so much more!
Colleen Carrion was hired in 2013 to serve as the Director of Sports Nutrition for Maryland Athletics.
In her role, Colleen serves as a nutrition resources for athletes from 18 varsity sports, coaches, and st...
2024-05-1549 minSports RD SnippetsResume & Cover Letter Advice: Review or Redo?Review or Redo?!
Meredith Price is back on the pod! We share our takes on the resume and cover letter. 1 or 2 pages? Objective statement or no objective? We play a fun game and take you through the do’s and don’ts when writing your resume and cover letter. Are you a student or early professional? This episode is for you! Love this episode? Make sure you check out Episode 66 with Meredith on Interviewing tips!
Did you hear? Sports RD Snippets is now so much more than just a podcast! Check out the the website! www.sportsrdsnippets.com 1:1 Mentoring- I can help...
2024-04-1754 minSports RD SnippetsMitzi Dulan: simplyFUELAdversity 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 autho...
2024-03-061h 11Sports RD Snippets5 Years Later! Super Bowl 53 ReunionSuper 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...
2024-02-0755 minSports RD SnippetsMentoring 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...
2024-01-1759 minSports RD SnippetsSamantha Partida: University of TexasFrom 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 an...
2023-11-291h 05Sports RD SnippetsFirefighter Nutrition w/ Maureen StoeckleinFirefighter 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...
2023-10-1853 minSports RD SnippetsI Do! Tactical Nutrition w/ Lauren and ZachTactical 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...
2023-09-201h 07Sports RD SnippetsInterviewing 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 wo...
2023-08-251h 15Sports RD SnippetsOutside the Power 5 with Ann Toy: Lipscomb UniversityOutside 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 in...
2023-08-0257 minSports RD SnippetsFeedback! How to Provide and Receive it with Chelsea BurkartThe 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 o...
2023-07-1244 minSports RD SnippetsCombat Nutrition w/ Glenn Castro & Tasha TavaresCombat 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...
2023-06-211h 02Sports RD Snippets40K Downloads: Veteran Advice for your 20's and 30's40,000 Downloads! This episode features veteran sports dietitians (40 years +) that share advice for dietitians in their 20's and 30's. BIG thanks to our featured guests Allison Maurer, Mary Ellen Kelly, Annie Hogan Lowry, Lindsay Langford, Beth Wolfgram, Joel Totoro, Kelly Rossi, Rob Skinner, Tiffany Campbell, Clint Wattenberg, Leah Thomas, and Randy Bird. This episode is GOLD! Incredible advice from incredible sports dietitians. If you could tell your younger RD self one thing, what would you say? You won't want to miss this one!
Did you hear? Sports RD Snippets is now so much more than just a podcast!
Check out the NE...
2023-05-3142 minSports RD Snippets2 Years Later! Catching up with Jessica Isaacs2 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...
2023-05-0451 minSports RD SnippetsFrom Podcast to Business! Sports RD Snippets LLCFrom 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 le...
2023-04-2615 minSports RD SnippetsEmilie Burgess: Brown University & Private PracticeGet 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...
2023-04-1255 minSports RD SnippetsJennifer Gibson: Veteran Sports RDVeteran 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 U...
2023-03-011h 01Sports RD Snippets1 Year Later! Student/Early RD Panel1 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 s...
2023-02-0159 minSports RD SnippetsCollier Madaleno: University of GeorgiaPressure is a privilege! Collier Madaleno shares incredible advice for students and entry level RD’s looking to break into the field of performance football nutrition! Collier talks all about bowl prep, behind the scenes of fueling the College Football Playoff, the value of lifelong recruiting, and so much more!
Collier Madaleno is finishing up her fourth season as the University of Georgia’s Director of Football Performance Nutrition. Before Georgia she served in a similar position as head of football nutrition at the University of Florida. Collier grew up in Athens Georgia interested in food, nutrition, and...
2022-12-281h 01Sports RD SnippetsLisa Clarke: Houston AstrosFueling 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 p...
2022-12-0759 minSports RD SnippetsEmily Kaley: Washington NationalsMentors 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 t...
2022-10-051h 05Sports RD SnippetsBrittney Bearden: NotemealTrust 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...
2022-09-0751 minSports RD SnippetsFootball Training Camp w/Peter Ritz: Northwestern UniversityTraining 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 p...
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Sports RD SnippetsTransitioning into a New Role w/ Nicole Kiley: Iowa State UniversityTransitioning into a New Role! Nicole Kiley was recently named the Assistant Athletics Director of Nutrition at Iowa State! Nicole talks all about how her past experiences set her up for success in this new role. She shares advice for new directors, professionalism in the workplace, and redefining your dream job!
Nicole Kiley is currently the Assistant Athletics Director for Nutrition at Iowa State. Kiley comes to Iowa State from UNLV, where she served as Director of Performance Nutrition from 2017-22. Kiley's exceptional department leadership helped to support the clinical and sport performance needs of UNLV's 515 student-athletes. S...
2022-07-061h 05Sports RD SnippetsEpisode 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!!
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SeasonedHow athletes fuel their performance with foodWe talk with Liz Wluka, Director of Sports Nutrition at UConn, about how athletes fuel their performance—both on the field and in the classroom—with food. She also dispels several nutrition myths bound to help us all make better informed food choices. Plus, former NFL safety-turned-personal trainer Stevie Brown describes his diet as a professional athlete vs. how he eats today. His advice for non-athletes is liberating and encouraging (i.e. “Do the mirror test. . .don’t look at the scale.”) And, Bianca Belair peels back the curtain and shares what it’s like to be an athlete and a WWE su...
2022-05-1849 minSports RD SnippetsMarch Madness w/Leigh Hullett: University of Notre DameBasketball 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...
2022-05-0454 minSports RD SnippetsTaylor Lile: US Army- Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F)/Private PracticeTactical 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...
2022-03-0953 minSports RD SnippetsSpecial Episode! 25 Lessons I've Learned as a Sports RD25K Downloads!
With 25,000 downloads since the podcast started in August of 2020 I’m sharing 25 lessons I’ve learned as Sports RD! Thank you all so much for listening and spreading the word!
My top 6 lessons!
1. Go with your gut
2. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it
3. Go for it!
4. Always have an agenda
5. Over communicate
6. Write a thank you note
47 Episodes down and so many more Sports RD’s to go! Thank you for being here! Cheers to 25K more!
2022-02-2320 minSports RD SnippetsLaReine Schock-Leonard: West Virginia UniversityYou 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 wa...
2022-02-0246 minSports RD SnippetsJana Heitmeyer: University of GeorgiaSay 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...
2022-01-1041 minSports RD SnippetsStudent/Early RD PanelCalling 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 w...
2021-11-101h 04Sports RD SnippetsWendy Sterling: Private PracticeYou can't fix everyone! Wendy Sterling shares incredible advice for dietitians working with eating disorders in sport. Wendy talks all about the plate by plate approach, biggest mistakes dietitians make when working with eating disorders, and the value of networking!
Wendy Sterling, MS, RD, CSSD, CEDRD-S is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Approved Supervisor through the International Eating Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, and a Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics in the Bay Area in California. She has consulted for the Oakland Athletics, Golden State Warriors, NY Jets, and NY Islanders. She is the co-author of...
2021-10-2048 minSports RD SnippetsAlicia Kendig Glass: United States Olympic and Paralympic CommitteeTravel 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 S...
2021-10-0648 minSports RD SnippetsLindsay Langford: Ascension St. Vincent Sports PerformanceYou can do hard things! Lindsay shares incredible advice to early sports dietitians, students and mentors! Lindsay talks all about her unique role working with a variety of athletes and shares the behind the scenes of fueling the USWNT at the Olympic Games in Tokyo!
Lindsay Langford is a Registered Dietitian and a board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. Lindsay received her Bachelor’s degree from University of Alabama and Masters from Louisiana Tech University. Lindsay has been with Ascension St. Vincent Sports Performance (ASVSP) for 13...
2021-09-2245 minSports RD SnippetsKari Oliver: LA KingsBoundaries 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 Dire...
2021-09-0850 minSports RD SnippetsSpecial Episode: 1 Year of the Podcast!1 Year of Sports RD Snippets!
In this episode, I’ll be answering all your questions about the podcast! Meredith Price, the very first Sports RD guest on the show will be interviewing me this time around. Meredith asks me all about the behind the scenes, the hardest part about starting a podcast, and more!
Thank you all so much for listening and spreading the word. I appreciate all your messages and feedback throughout this past year. Can't wait to bring on my upcoming guests heading into year 2!
This episode is sponsored by Momentous. Use t...
2021-08-2545 minSports RD SnippetsPanel: NCAA Food & Supplement History, including DeregulationThe 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.
Paneli...
2021-08-111h 17Sports RD SnippetsAnnie Hogan Lowry: MomentousYou 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 f...
2021-07-281h 09Sports RD SnippetsJennifer Brunelli: ConsultantTake 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.
Jennif...
2021-07-141h 19Sports RD SnippetsJackie Barcal: IMG AcademyFeel 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...
2021-06-301h 01Sports RD SnippetsSeb Zorn: Stanford UniversityThe VALUE of experience is key! Seb Zorn talks all about his role as Sports RD at the collegiate and pro levels, advice for students that want to work with football and he also shares his most cringe worthy sports RD moment!
Sebastian co-founded the Cal Poly Sports Nutrition program while studying there for his undergrad. He then worked at Ohio State where he completed his masters while working with the ohio state football team for two years. He then did a fellowship with the Chicago Bears under Jenn Gibson. Following that he became a team sports d...
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SeasonedWhat Athletes EatHosts Marysol Castro and Chef Plum talk with Liz Wluka, Director of Sports Nutrition at UConn, about how athletes fuel their performance—both on the field and in the classroom—with food. She also dispels several nutrition myths bound to help us all make better informed food choices. Plus, former NFL safety-turned-personal trainer Stevie Brown describes his diet as a professional athlete vs. how he eats today. His advice for non-athletes is liberating and encouraging (i.e. "Do the mirror test. . .don't look at the scale.") And, Bianca Belair peels back the curtain and shares what it’s like to be...
2021-06-0349 minSports RD SnippetsAllison Maurer: Pittsburgh PiratesVeteran 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...
2021-06-021h 02Sports RD Snippets30 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 tel...
2021-04-1443 minSports RD SnippetsJessica Isaacs: UCLAThe 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 at...
2021-04-0735 minSports RD SnippetsJulia Zalewski: University of ArkansasKnow 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 c...
2021-03-3136 minSports RD SnippetsJordan Mazur: San Francisco 49ersPro 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...
2021-03-2457 minSports RD SnippetsChristina Chu: ConsultantEvery 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 nu...
2021-03-1746 minSports RD SnippetsClint Wattenberg: UFC Performance InstituteCombat 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) fou...
2021-03-1056 minSports RD SnippetsKelsee Gomes: University of North CarolinaGo 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 a...
2021-03-0358 minSports RD SnippetsMatt R. Frakes: University of LouisvilleTake 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...
2021-02-2455 minSports RD SnippetsEmily Danckers: Private PracticeBe Authentically You!
Emily Danckers has an incredible message to stay true to who you are! In this episode we talk all about how to gain experience in undergrad without a full-time sports RD on campus, advice on starting a private practice during COVID, and the importance of being yourself at home and in the workplace!
Emily Danckers studied nutrition and exercise science at Syracuse University before attending the Ohio State University MS/DI program with an emphasis in sports. After becoming an RD in 2017, she started her career as a sports dietitian working with at...
2021-02-1751 minSports RD SnippetsAmy Culp: University of Texas/President, CPSDALeading 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 an...
2021-02-101h 14Sports RD SnippetsLaura Moretti: Female Athlete Program, Boston Children's Hospital/Private PracticeGo for your dreams, but respect the process!
Laura Moretti has incredible insight and advice working with eating disorders in sport! Laura talks all about supervision, rewards/challenges working in this specialized area and resources for eating disorders in sport.
Laura Moretti Reece completed her Master’s Degree in clinical nutrition New York University. She previously worked as the Primary Nutrition Therapist at Columbus Park Collaborative and Appleman Nutrition in New York City before relocating to Boston in 2015 to join the Female Athlete Program and Sports Medicine/Orthopedics Team at Boston Children's Hospital. As a Cer...
2021-02-031h 04Sports RD SnippetsJenny Westerkamp: All Access Dietetics, Chicago BullsBe a Go-Giver!
Jenny Westerkamp has an incredible journey to becoming an entrepreneur and sports dietitian. Jenny will inspire you to be bold, exude confidence and go after your sports rd dreams. Jenny talks all about the dietetic internship, how to stand out when applying, and the importance of going the extra mile to GET MATCHED! Jenny covers tips for the resume and personal statement as well as advice for early dietitians in the job search!
Jenny Westerkamp, RD, CSSD is the Founder of All Access Dietetics, a company dedicated to supporting the future dietitian c...
2021-01-271h 01Sports RD SnippetsKatie LeMair: Kansas State UniversityDon't doubt yourself! Katie LeMair has incredible insight and advice on her journey to becoming a sports dietitian. We are talking all about how to stand out when applying to sports nutrition fellowships, the importance of practicing for the interview and the realities of the very first job search.
Katie LeMair is in her third year as an Assistant Sports Dietitian at Kansas State University where she oversees nutrition care for the men’s & women’s basketball, women’s soccer, track & field, cross country, and women’s tennis teams and manages their sports nutrition intern group.
Prior...
2021-01-201h 00Sports RD SnippetsReilly Beatty: UCLAReilly Beatty has an incredible journey to becoming a sports dietitian! We are talking all about how to stand out when applying to the dietetic internship, confidence tips as an early RD and how to reach your audience on social media! Reilly will remind you to enjoy the journey and stay patient in the process.
Reilly Beatty is a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics located in Los Angeles, California. Reilly is currently the Director of Performance Nutrition at UCLA where she oversees sports nutrition operations, a team of dietitians and provides nutrition support...
2021-01-1352 minSports RD SnippetsAnthony Zamora: Utah JazzChef RD Alert! If you really want it, you're going to do anything it takes to get there!
Anthony Zamora is the chef and dietitian for the Utah Jazz of the NBA. Prior to working in the NBA he spent four seasons with the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams. Anthony strives to go above and beyond every day to serve his athletes, staff, and students at the highest level. Anthony loves to learn and continuously looks for ways to refine his leadership and teaching skills. He is committed to using his platform to give back by helping t...
2021-01-0656 minSports RD SnippetsBecci Twombley: LA Angels, LA LakersNo matter how big or small your job is early on in your career, it will have a huge impact on your life later on!
Becci Twombley is a veteran sports dietitian with over 10 years of sport nutrition experience, creating sports nutrition programs at UCLA and USC and has consulted in the NHL and WNBA. Becci is a founding Board Member of the CPSDA previously serving on the Board from 2010 – 2014. She is currently the Team Sports Dietitian for the Los Angeles Angels and works with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Becci was hired by LA Angels wit...
2020-12-1647 minSports RD SnippetsLauren Link: Purdue UniversityStay in touch and follow up! Lauren Link will inspire you to go after your goals and pursue your sports rd dream! Lauren will remind you to stay in touch, build your network and make connections to open up the next door!
Lauren Link is a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. She is the director of sports nutrition at Purdue University, where she played women’s soccer and was part of the 2007 Big Ten Tournament championship team. As an undergrad, she completed a dual degree in Dietetics and in Nutrition, Fitness and Health, and...
2020-12-0945 minSports RD SnippetsChelsea Z. Burkart: Naval Special Warfare/Past President, CPSDADare to Lead! Chelsea Burkart is a veteran sports rd that will inspire you to lead with vulnerability and courage. Chelsea will remind you of the power of feedback and the secret to opening up the next door!
Chelsea Burkart is a Performance Dietitian for U.S. Naval Special Warfare, working to optimize combat readiness, health, and career longevity for Navy SEALs. She has been in the position for close to two years and absolutely loves her job. Before her time in the U.S. Special Forces setting, Chelsea worked in collegiate athletics for 10 years.
Sh...
2020-12-0255 minSports RD SnippetsAuburn Weisensale: University of PittsburghIt's a Marathon, not a Sprint! Auburn Weisensale will remind you take your time and find value in every internship opportunity on your path to becoming a Sports RD.
Auburn Weisensale joined the University of Pittsburgh Department of Athletics in September 2016 as Director of Nutrition.
As a registered dietitian, Auburn works with baseball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, cross-country, gymnastics, lacrosse, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s swimming and diving, track and field, volleyball and wrestling teams. Weisensale does team nutrition education as well as one-on-one nutrition counseling. Additional se...
2020-11-2524 minSports RD SnippetsKatie Knappenberger: Northwestern UniversityAthletic Trainer and Sports Dietitian!
Katie Knappenberger has unique journey to becoming a Sports RD and has incredible perspective being a Certified Athletic Trainer as well.
Katie Knappenberger is the Director of Performance Nutrition for Northwestern University Athletics. She joined the Wildcats in June of 2014. Her mission is to empower athletes to use food to fuel athletic and academic success and build a foundation for lifetime of health. Before joining the Wildcats, Katie was an assistant professor and athletic trainer at Daytona State College in Daytona Beach, Fla. She earned her bachelor's degree in athletic tra...
2020-11-1833 minSports RD SnippetsBeth (Miller) McCall: Duke UniversityLeave a place better than you found it! Beth McCall shares incredible advice for RD’s transitioning into a new role and insight for future sports RD’s on how to get their foot in the door.
Beth McCall (formerly Miller) is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics located in Durham, NC. Her mission as a sports dietitian is to provide athletes with accurate, scientific-based nutrition knowledge and care to fuel them for top sports performance. Additionally, she has a passion for assisting athletes of all ages and the general population in acquiring skills necessary to opti...
2020-11-1131 minSports RD SnippetsRob Masterson: Michigan State UniversityBet on yourself! Rob Masterson shares valuable insight and advice on the dietetic internship process, his SNIP experience and the transition from clinical to sports nutrition that will inspire you to take a risk and go for it!
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...
2020-11-0446 minSports RD SnippetsJoel Totoro: Thorne ResearchSurgical ICU to Sports Nutrition! Joel Totoro is currently a registered dietitian and Director of Sports Science for Thorne. Previously, he was the Nutrition Solutions Manager at EXOS in Phoenix, AZ working with the Performance and Innovation Team. Prior to joining EXOS he was sports dietitian for the University of Michigan working with Football, Hockey, Men's & Women's basketball and chair of the Human Performance Committee. Totoro came to Michigan from the New England Patriot serving eight years as team dietitian, where he became the first full-time sports dietitian in professional sports. While with the Patriots, he directed all aspects of th...
2020-10-2840 minSports RD SnippetsMary Ellen Kelly: SNIP Manager, Professor, ConsultantBe a Go-Getter! Mary Ellen Kelly is a veteran Sports RD that will inspire you to seek out opportunities and pave your own path! Mary Ellen is the owner of Fuel Forward, LLC, a nutrition consulting business. She is Adjunct Faculty for Boston University and for Bloomsburg University. Additionally, she is a Manager of CPSDA's Sports Nutrition Immersion Program (SNIP). She was the Miami Dolphins’ Full Time Sports RD from November 2014 through March 2018 and was the Head Sports RD at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill from 2011-14 and Staff Sports RD in 2010. Prior to UNC, she served as the Ca...
2020-10-2141 minSports RD SnippetsRob Skinner: United States Olympic CommitteeBe authentic, be real and make connections quickly! Rob Skinner has done it all and will inspire you to do the same. Rob Skinner is the Senior Sports Dietitian with Acrobat and Combat Sports at the United State Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He brings over 20 years of experience working as a dietitian and exercise physiologist with athletes at all levels.
Prior to coming to the USOPC, Rob was working in the NFL at the Washington Redskins where his primary responsibilities were advising players about eating for performance, investigating new performance technologies, educating players on...
2020-10-1437 minSports RD SnippetsJennie Zabinsky: Virginia Tech/Private PracticeStart before you're ready! Jennie Zabinsky is currently the owner of Bliss Nutrition, a nutrition counseling private practice focused on sports performance and eating disorders, adjunct faculty at Virginia Tech, as well as a Performance Nutrition Consultant within Virginia Tech Athletics where she is overseeing the completion of an all sports dining facility and the treatment and initiatives surrounding eating disorders and disordered eating. Prior to this role, Jennie was the Associate Athletics Director for Sports Nutrition at Virginia Tech for 8 years. Jennie has a degree from Roanoke College, where she also played basketball, and 2 degrees from Virginia Tech...
2020-10-0733 minSports RD SnippetsBeth Wolfgram: Private PracticeStay humble, work hard and follow your passion! Beth Wolfgram has an incredible journey to becoming a Sports RD. Beth is a Registered Dietitian with her Master of Science degree in nutrition from the University of Utah and her Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science from Northeastern University. Beth is a Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). She has worked in the sports nutrition and wellness field for over 25 years around the United States, England, and Australia. Currently Beth has a nutrition consulting business and private practice, Fueling...
2020-09-3042 minSports RD SnippetsLauren Marucci: LSUConfidence comes with experience! Lauren Marucci is in her 4th year as a performance dietitian at LSU. Lauren coordinates the nutrition plans for the men’s basketball, soccer, softball, and swimming and diving teams. Lauren also has experience working in the NFL. 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 prior to working at LSU. Lauren completed her masters and dietetic Internship at Florida State in 2016 and graduated from Penn State majoring in nutritional sciences in...
2020-09-2333 minSports RD SnippetsAngela Bruzina: Minnesota United FCSecond career Sports RD! Angela Bruzina has an incredible journey to becoming a sports dietitian. Angela is currently the performance dietitian for the Major League Soccer team Minnesota United FC. Prior to her role with MNUFC, she was a consultant dietitian for FC Cincinnati and former dietitian at University of Cincinnati Athletics. As a retired opera singer, Angela finds many similarities between her previous career on stage and fueling athletes on the field. She feels she has found her home in helping athlete’s optimize their nutrition. Angela shares insightful perspective on the field that will leave you feeling in...
2020-09-1641 minSports RD SnippetsKelly Rossi: University of DelawareThe first veteran Sports RD interview is here! Kelly Rossi shares valuable insight and rewards of the profession. Kelly is the Director of Performance Nutrition at the University of Delaware. Prior to this role, Kelly worked at the University of Virginia for 8+ years. Before UVA, Rossi supported the Office of Naval Research (ONR) for 6 years as a Staff Exercise Scientist. Kelly served on the CPSDA Board of Directors for 4 years, serving as the Research & Education Chair as well as the Secretary & Membership Chair. Kelly has an incredible journey to becoming a Sports RD that will leave you feeling motivated...
2020-09-0930 minSports RD SnippetsMeredith Price: University of WashingtonThe first guest is here! Meredith Price shares her unique journey on becoming a sports dietitian that will leave you feeling inspired! Meredith is currently the Associate Director of Performance Nutrition at the University of Washington. Prior to her role at Washington she was a Sports Nutrition Immersion Program (SNIP) Fellow at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado and traveled as a sports dietitian to the Rio Olympics in 2016. Meredith shares invaluable life lessons, challenges and rewards of her career path to becoming a sports RD.
2020-09-0228 minSports RD SnippetsIntro: How I Became a Sports DietitianIn this episode I'll talk about how I became a sports dietitian and my journey up until this point in my career. From high school, to college, the dietetic internship, sports nutrition fellowship to my first full-time job as a Sports RD, I'll share it all!
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Beyond The WhiteboardEpisode 08 - Liz Wluka - Fueling a Student Athlete's PerformanceIn this week's episode of Beyond the Whiteboard, we are discussing how to fuel our High School and College age students with University of Connecticut Director of Sports Nutrition, Liz Wluka.
Liz joined the UConn athletics staff in August 2017. As a registered dietitian and a certified specialist in sports dietetics, Wluka provides individual counseling as well as team nutrition education to enhance the health and performance of all student-athletes. In this role, she is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing all performance nutrition services provided to all 24 teams.
Liz went to UCONN following an eight-month spo...
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