Student athletes have access to nutritional support provided by Patrice Amore, MS, RD, LDN, CPT. Amore works with student athletes, incorporating coaches and sports medicine staff to educate on sports performance, and take a hands-on approach to promote healthy habits for sports and life outside athletics.
Mission:
To provide scientific research based nutrition support that results in proper fueling from the classroom to competition, improved sport performance, decreased illness and injury, and advocation for student athlete well-being.
Purpose:
To promote life-long habits that improve the health and well-being of student athletes in order to reach their peak performance in sport and beyond.
Vision:
To operate a performance based nutrition program that encourages athletes to ask questions, be vulnerable and take initiative in a safe and constructive environment.
How We Fulfill Our Mission, Vision, and Purpose:
- Education
- One-on-one counseling
- Team/group
- Coach and support staff
- Sports medicine staff
- Strength and conditioning staff
- Educating donors and those in position of power
- Analysis
- Individual lab work
- Athlete nutrition base knowledge
- Individual body composition goals
- Coaches goals for their team
- Coaches goal based on athlete’s position
- Athletic performance goals
- Those at risk for injury
- Low energy availability
- Hands On
- Grocery store tours
- In-person plate coaching at the dining hall
- Cooking classes and demonstrations
- Preparing fueling opportunities during half-time/on the road/pre and post training/games
- Taste Test Tuesday samples
- Social media quizzes and surveys
Follow @Fueling_Georgetown on Instagram for recipes, education, and more! You can also schedule a consult with your sports dietitian by emailing
pa606@georgetown.edu.
