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 To Promote Health, Performance, Recovery & Immunity Our department aims to provide the essential conditioning component of a comprehensive nutrition program to all athletes
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 Nutrition is a vital aspect of sports performance. Proper fueling before, during & after competition can provide the competitive advantage athletes need to succeed. The primary goal of our department is to maximize the positive impact nutrition can have on performance through education on hydration, energy needs, nutrient timing & nutrient density. Education provided to student athletes revolves around evidence based research that maximizes overall sports performance & health. |
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PERFORMANCE ATHLETICS DINING (PAD)
TCU opened its first athlete only dining facility in August of All menus are written by the TCU Sports Nutrition staff, in The PAD serves as an area for communing & learning. As all |
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FUELING STATION
The Horned Frog Fueling Station, established in 2015, serves as This station provides a number of different options including Athletes can request individualized fueling plans from their team |
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Assistant Athletics Director of Sports Nutrition |
Assistant Director of Sports Nutrition |
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Jessica Hylander |
Victoria Dahan MBA, M.Ed, RDN, LD |
| ABOUT ME | |
| Click here for a complete Sports Nutrition staff directory | |
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| GA POSITIONS | |
| When?: The Sports Nutrition Department continually hosts two GA positions. One of these positions becomes available yearly & is a two year commitment. Applications for this position are generally accepted in early February with a start date in June of the same year. What?: Provide nutritional counseling & educational services to student athletes. Maintain ongoing communications with appropriate support staff regarding nutritional issues affecting student athletes. Position includes supervisory role of Fueling Station Managers, undergraduate volunteers, & dietetic interns, in addition to administrative responsibilities. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in dietetics or related field from an accredited college or university is required. At least (1) year of sports nutrition-related experience in the collegiate setting is desirable. Must be eligible for acceptance into specified graduate programs. RD licensure preferred. |
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| When?: The Sports Nutrition Department continually hosts one fellow position. This position becomes available yearly & is a one year commitment. Applications for this position are generally accepted in early February with a start date in June of the same year. What?: Provide nutritional counseling & educational services to student athletes. Maintain ongoing communications with appropriate support staff regarding nutritional issues affecting student athletes. Position includes supervisory role of Fueling Station Managers, undergraduate volunteers, & dietetic interns, in addition to administrative responsibilities. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in dietetics or related field from an accredited college or university is required. At least (1) year of sports nutrition-related experience in the collegiate setting is desirable. RD licensure preferred. |
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| FUELING STATION POSITIONS | |
| When?: The Sports Nutrition Department continually hosts (2) Fueling Station Co-Manager positions & (2) *Student (undergraduate) Fueling Station Manager positions. These positions becomes available yearly; the Co-Manager position is a one year commitment & the undergraduate student manager position has the potential to be a four year commitment (dependent upon positive reviews). Applications for this position are generally accepted in early February with a start date in June of the same year. What?: Assisting in our primary Fueling Station located in the Bob & Lily Performance Center by assisting athletes with their fueling needs, making sure all locations throughout the weight room are fully stocked & keeping the station cleaned & sanitized. Additionally, managers will be responsible for taking regular inventory & placing orders for the primary Fueling Station & our nine satellite Fueling Stations located around campus. Qualifications: Possess strong interpersonal, organizational & multi-tasking skills. Contribute to a positive team environment. Excellent communicator. Has a valid driver’s license. Ability to lift, move, push & pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40 pounds. *Student Fueling Station Manager positions are only available to current TCU students & are subject to Financial Aid eligibility. |
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