Valarie Hannahs: IMG Academy + & Private Practice

About this episode

Valarie Hannahs shares her journey as a sports dietitian and offers insights for clinical dietitians transitioning into sports nutrition.

Anything is Possible! Valarie Hannahs has an amazing story on her path to becoming a sports dietitian. If you’re a clinical dietitian looking to transition into sports nutrition, this episode is for you! Val Hannahs is a sports dietitian with 20 years of experience helping athletes fuel for performance. She holds a Bachelor’s in Dietetics and a Master’s in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, and has worked across both clinical and sports nutrition settings since 2006. Throughout her career, she has held leadership roles from Manager to Director, including her most recent work with IMG Academy +. While she has worked with athletes across a variety of sports, Val has a strong focus on ice hockey, helping players optimize energy, recovery, and consistency on and off the ice. She is also a mom of three, and when she’s not working with athletes, you can find her training for triathlons, coaching her kids, or attending their games. Looking to start your career with confidence? Check out the website www.sportsrdsnippets.com to learn more on how I can help you! This episode is sponsored by G2G Protein Bar! If you’re a sports RD and are interested in samples, email me at…

People in this episode

Host: Liz Wluka

Guest: Valarie Hannahs

Topics covered

• sports nutrition
• dietitian career
• athlete performance
• ice hockey
• triathlons
• private practice

Keywords

• sports dietitian
• nutrition
• athletes
• performance
• ice hockey
• career transition
• exercise science

Sponsors

G2G Protein Bar

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IMG Academy

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