To Promote Health, Performance, Recovery & Immunity
To lead with integrity by providing the essential components of a comprehensive nutrition program to all athletes that will promote the enhancement of health, fitness, and sports performance, and will advance the profession of sports dietetics.
Nutrition is a vital aspect of sports performance. We believe that in order for an athlete to excel in the weight room or on their sport’s stage having optimal nutrition is a top priority. Proper daily and performance fueling provides the competitive advantage athletes need to pursue excellence.
The primary goal of the Sports Nutrition Department is to maximize the positive impact nutrition can have on performance through evidence-based education, medical nutrition therapy, food and supplement safety and quality, behavioral counseling, the use of sports science, engagement with other performance and sports medicine professionals, and building trusting relationships.
- Provide the highest quality of care to the University's athletes
- Ensure every athlete has the opportunity to excel in their sport
- Maintain a caring & educational community built upon the foundation of health & well-being
- Comply with the practice standards set forth by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics & its according bodies
- Operate within the guidelines of the National Collegiate Athletics Association & the policies established by Texas Christian University & the Big XII Conference
TEAM SERVICES
- Body Composition Testing
- Grocery Store Tours
- Educational "Team Talks"
- Cooking Demos
- Satellite Fueling Stations
INDIVIDUAL SERVICES
- One-on-One Nutrition Counseling
- Individual Hydration & Meal Plans
- Injury/Surgery Return to Play
- Supplement Education & Evaluation
PERFORMANCE ATHLETICS DINING (PAD)
located in Schollmaier Arena
TCU opened its first athlete only dining facility in August of 2016. The Performance Athletics Dining (PAD) facility prides itself in providing the highest quality foods for athletes to enhance their physical & mental performance.
All menus are written by the TCU Sports Nutrition staff, in collaboration with a full-time Executive Chef, who work together to provide a diverse cuisine that best meets all our different types of athletes’ nutritional & performance needs.
The PAD serves as an area for communing & learning. As all athletes come together for a meal they will find education hanging throughout the facility & on their food labels that are created by dietitians to help guide them in choosing foods that best fit their individualized goals.
CUNNINGHAM NUTRITION CENTER
located outside the Jamal Powell Strength Room
The Horned Frog Fueling Station, established in 2015, serves as a fueling check-point for all athletes before, during, & after training.
This station provides a number of different options including individualized made-to-order recovery smoothies, a variety of ready-to-drink protein beverages, energy bars, beef jerky, protein bars, peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, fresh fruits, & much more!
Athletes can request individualized fueling plans from their team dietitian that utilize the products offered at the fueling station.
Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition
Victoria Dahan
MBA, M.Ed, RDN, LD
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