Mission:
Inspire champions athletically and in life through educational empowerment and fueling.
To provide evidence based performance nutrition expertise to Stanford University varsity athletes as part of a collaborative support team to enhance sports performance by improving nutrient intake, decreasing risk of injury, and optimizing health and recovery.
What We Do:
Nutrition plays an essential role in muscle development and body composition, maximizing energy levels, and preparing for training and competition. Our team of Sports Dietitians provide evidence based nutrition education, counseling, quality food provision, and point of care coaching to empower proper fueling and support student-athlete and team performance goals. Our department also provides education on supplement safety and appropriate usage to maximize performance and recovery. We provide resources for coaches and work interdepartmentally to support student-athletes during training and competitions. Additional areas we focus on include:
- Peri-workout fueling and recovery
- Performance menu collaboration with our Athlete Dining Hall
- Individualized nutrition counseling and coaching
- Team travel support
