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 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 how I can help you! 

Use code RDSNIPPETS30 at checkout for 30% off product online at www.2before.com. For teams specific pricing, reach out to [email protected] for more information.

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 all sports teams, while being the primary sports dietitian for the football team. Sam was the first full-time dietitian at Boise State and has grown the program to include 15+ team members including another full-time dietitian, a fellow, graduate assistants, paid interns and student volunteers. Prior to this, Sam received her Master's degree from University Utah in Nutrition and Integrative Physiology, while working with the lacrosse and football teams. Sam developed her passion for sports nutrition at Penn State where she was also a student-athlete. Most importantly, Sam has a loving husband and  two black labs. Their favorite activities are paddle boarding, hanging with fam, and eating ice cream. 

Looking to break into the field with confidence! Check out my 1:1 mentoring services! www.sportsrdsnippets.com 

This episode is sponsored by 2before Performance Nutrition. Use code RDSNIPPETS30 at checkout for 30% off product online at www.2before.com 

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 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 practical advice and meaningful reflection.

Dr. Sunnie DeLano is an associate professor of teaching in nutritional science at Pepperdine University. In addition to teaching in the undergraduate department she oversees the Master’s degree in Nutrition and Health Science and the internship program for students studying to become registered dietitians.

She holds a BS in Nutritional Science from Pepperdine University and completed her Master’s degree in Nutrition, as well as her dietetic internship at California State University Northridge. She holds a Doctorate degree in Health Professions Education from Logan University, with research interests in the areas of weight management and intuitive eating, child feeding practices and best practices in the area of education for future health professionals.

She began her career in the areas of childhood weight management, eating disorders and sports nutrition before moving into academia at her alma mater, Pepperdine. Academia is where she found her home and has remained so for over 25 years.Dr. DeLano teaches undergraduate courses in sports nutrition and nutrition through the lifecycle and graduate courses in weight management, counseling and education, as well as leadership and communication. She serves on the coalition for homelessness in her community and has a passion for everyone going to bed with food in their stomachs, regardless of circumstances.  Her free time is spent at the beach, treasure hunting at antique stores or traveling!

Looking to break into the field with confidence! Check out my 1:1 mentoring services! www.sportsrdsnippets.com 

This episode is sponsored by 2before Performance Nutrition. Use code RDSNIPPETS30 at checkout for 30% off product online at www.2before.com 

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.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% off product online at www.2before.com. For teams specific pricing, reach out to [email protected] for more information.

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 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 for her board exam and became a Board-Certified Sports Dietitian.

Maura began her career at Walden Behavioral Care, working in their Partial Hospitalization program and their GOALS IOP program for athletes with eating disorders. She was responsible for programming nutrition education sessions, patient meal plans, and overseeing patient meals and group sessions.

Prior to joining Thorne, Maura oversaw the nutrition of 14 Division 1 intercollegiate sports teams at Boston College. In conjunction with the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Nutrition, Maura was responsible for individual athlete nutrition counseling, delivering team nutrition talks, creating educational materials, providing supplement education, and collaborating with coaches and sports medicine to ensure the best nutrition practices for all athletes. 

This episode is brought to you by 2before Performance Nutrition. Use code RDSNIPPETS30 at checkout for 30% off product online at www.2before.com. For teams specific pricing, reach out to [email protected] for more information.

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 the Raiders in their first year in Las Vegas under Ricky Ng. He spent a year with the University of Wyoming before bringing the family to Austin. He gained his Master’s by defending a review on the Body Composition Challenges in Collegiate Football Players & the Impact on Performance and Health. He’s a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and an ISAK Level-1 Anthropometrist. This episode is sponsored by 2before Performance Nutrition 

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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 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!

Brett Singer serves as the Sports Dietitian Coordinator for a team of five sports dietitians at Memorial Hermann Rockets Sports Medicine Institute in Houston, Texas. Within his role, Brett provides nutrition counseling for individual athletes, while also providing contract nutrition services for several local high schools within the community. Brett also helps lead the Memorial Hermann Sports Nutrition Residency Program. Outside of his role with Memorial Hermann, Brett serves as the Conference Planning Chair on the Board of Directors for American Sports & Performance Dietitians Association (ASPDA). Brett currently serves as a consulting sports dietitian within Major League Soccer. He has previously served as the sports dietitian for Houston Dynamo FC and Austin FC. He has also previously served as an Adjunct Professor within the University of Houston Master of Athletic Training Program. 

Meredith Parmley, MS, RD, CSSD is a board certified sports dietitian based in Houston, TX with the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Institute. As a student-athlete on the XC and track teams at the University of Houston, Meredith battled iron deficiency and under-fueling. Along the way, she developed a strong interest in helping young athletes use nutrition as a means to reach their full potential. Upon completion of her bachelors and master’s degrees, Meredith completed a sports nutrition residency program to further her practical skills within the field of sports nutrition. She currently serves as a contract RD for various teams and schools, including the Houston Dynamo organization, Houston Christian University, the Savannah Bananas, and local high schools.

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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 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, this episode is dedicated to you. Thanks for your support along the way! 

*For context, when speaking on the episode regarding CPSDA and ASPDA: in July 2024 CPSDA was renamed to the American Sports and Performance Dietitians Association (ASPDA). The choice of “American” reflects our aspiration to elevate ourselves as the national leader in our field. “Sports and Performance” acknowledges the diverse range of practicing members, many of whom identify as Sports RDs or Performance Dietitians. Lastly, “Dietitian” reinforces our commitment to our profession as the vast majority of our members are registered dietitians and this is the clearest way to distinguish us from the plethora of nutrition gurus.

I help sports dietitians break into the field, find their niche and start their career with confidence! 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% off product online at www.2before.com. For teams specific pricing, reach out to [email protected] for more information.

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 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 is a 2022 World Series Champion. Taylor is the CEO of Taylored for Performance, LLC, a company that is passionate about helping athletes attain longevity in their career by improving their performance through recovery nutrition.

Taylor enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, traveling the world, and has a WSET Level 2 Award in Wines. You can find Taylor on Instagram at @tayloredforperformance. More on the nutrition support and resources Taylor provides can be found at her website at tayloredforperformance.com

✅ Check out the website www.sportsrdsnippets.com to learn more on how I can help you! 

This episode is sponsored by 2before Performance Nutrition 

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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 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 Liberty. She serves as Adjunct Faculty for Boston University. In 2018 Mary Ellen Kelly founded Fuel Forward, a private practice and nutrition consulting business offering nutrition-related speaking, writing, consulting, and coaching for groups and individuals. Current or former clients include but are not limited to: Baylor University, Bloomsburg University, Boston College, Boston University, Fordham University, Golf Mind & Body, LaSalle University, PWHL Boston Fleet, Regis College, University of Delaware, USA Lacrosse, and Wesleyan University. 

In 2014 she was hired into a full-time team dietitian role in the National Football League (NFL) with the Miami Dolphins and worked with them for over three years.  Mary Ellen was the Head Sports Nutritionist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and prior to UNC, she served as the Campus Dietitian/Sports Nutritionist at St. John’s University in Queens, NY.  

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