Services Provided

Nutrition & Performance Committee

Mission
To provide an interdisciplinary approach toward achieving optimal performance and health by intergrading current medical, nutrition, psychological and strength and conditioning research and services for Virginia Tech student-athletes.

Members:
Dr. Mark Rogers, Team Physician (231-7741 / mrogers@vcom.vt.edu)
Gary Bennett, Sport Psychologist (231-2556 / gabennet@vt.edu)
Megan Evans, Coordinator of Strength & Conditioning (231-7386 / meevans2@vt.edu)
Katie Baer, Athletic Trainer (231-6410 / katieatc@vt.edu)
Coach Mike Gentry, Assistant Athletic Director of Sports & Performance (231-2984 / gentrym@vt.edu)
Jennie Schafer, Director of Sports Nutrition (231-9910 / jlschaf@vt.edu)

Body Composition Analysis (Bod Pod)
The bod pod is a machine that measures body composition through air displacement and lung volume. The amount of body fat and lean muscle mass can then be calculated.  From start to finish, the test takes less than 5 minutes.

Research has shown that an increase in lean muscle mass will increase athletic performance. This machine is used to help Tech athletes reach their highest athletic potential.

Nutrition Education
One-on-one nutrition counseling to discuss personal goals, weight loss, diet plans and supplement information is available to student-athletes.

Information for sport specific team education concerning hydration, pre and post game meals, dining hall eating, carbohydrates, protein, fat and common nutritional misconceptions are also available.

Grocery Shopping Tour
Student Athletic teams can be escorted to local grocery stores by the Sports Nutrition Staff members to learn to shop in a cost-effective way, and to enable athletes to select foods to help enhance physical performance.

Banned Substance Education
Information provided on NCAA banned substances.

Nutrition Oasis
The Nutrition Oasis is a resource room providing protein recovery drinks, Gatorade, fruit & bagels to all athletes.  Nutrition and supplement educational materials are also offered. 

Recipe Books
Quick and Easy Recipe Books  that contains over 300 recipes are available to all student-athletes.