Sports RD Snippets

Ivy League Sports RD! Hector H. Martinez, RD, CSSD, ISAK1 is the Clinical Sports Dietitian at Princeton University, where he leads sports nutrition services for more than 1,100 student-athletes across 38 varsity teams. He specializes in high performance nutrition, REDs, eating concerns, body composition, weight descent, and rehabilitation nutrition. Hector is also the founder of Fueling Intentiona...

Building the Bar! A Founder’s Journey Casey Child is the founder and owner of G2G Bar ("Good To Go"), a Utah-based company that produces refrigerated, fresh-ingredient protein bars. A former professional baseball player, Child developed the bars to provide a healthy, preservative-free snack option. G2G bars are known for being sold in the refrigerated section and contain 18 grams of prot...

Full circle moment! My former student-athlete, Kate Daley, is on the pod talking about her journey from college athlete to dual clinician—and how she now helps athletes navigate nutrition, mental health, and recovery. Kate Daley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Registered Dietitian (RDN), and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS). She earned her master’s degree from the University...

Anything is Possible!  Valarie Hannahs has an amazing story on her path to becoming a sports dietitian. If you’re a clinical dietitian looking to transition into sports nutrition, this episode is for you!  Val Hannahs is a sports dietitian with 20 years of experience helping athletes fuel for performance. She holds a Bachelor’s in Dietetics and a Master’s in Exercise Science and Health Promotion,...

5 Years Later! Nancy is back on the podcast to share how she went from being a volunteer to a full-time sports dietitian at Ohio State University. She shares valuable lessons on navigating the transition from volunteer to graduate assistant to full-time professional. Nancy reflects on her experiences as a student and how those lessons now shape the way she practices and supports her teams today. I...

Petra'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 perfo...

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...

Peak 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 Unive...

Unique 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 Exercis...

5 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 feedb...

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 episod...

The 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 landsc...

Almost 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.sports...

Want 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...

Be 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 t...

Memorial 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...

Follow 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...

The 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 p...

WNBA 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...

NFL 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 dedic...

Basketball 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 tea...

High 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 w...

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 he...

Get 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 Champi...

50,000 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 ww...