A Nutritious Episode of The Coop is HERE!

Join Olivia Thompson as she uncovers the secrets behind Gamecock nutrition success with Jeremy Ford, the Assistant Director of Olympic Performance Nutrition at South Carolina! This week, Jeremy shares his incredible journey from his early days in Warner Robins, Georgia, to becoming a driving force behind the South Carolina Gamecocks' success in basketball, volleyball, football, and beyond. Jeremy opens up about the unique challenges of shaping nutrition habits for elite athletes, the importance of hydration and nutrition as a foundation for peak performance, and his innovative strategies to inspire behavior change among student-athletes.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Job Responsibilities

07:19 - Influencing Behavior Change

10:53 - Analyzing Internet Trend

16:54 - Strategies for Weight Gain in Athletes

20:26 - Approaches for Different Teams

22:41 - Indoor vs Outdoor Sports Nutrition

26:10 - Importance of Breakfast for Athletes

31:34 - Passion for Sports

33:11 - Journey to Becoming a Registered Dietitian

35:51 - First Job After College

37:44 - Impact of COVID on Nutrition

41:00 - Transition to South Carolina Athletics

44:14 - Joining the Team Mid-Season

48:43 - Jeremy’s Goals for USC Athletics

50:47 - Best Advice for Aspiring Dietitians

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