Sports Nutrition Program Information - Texas Tech Red Raiders

Texas Tech Sports Nutrition has been fueling and serving Red Raider student-athletes since January 2013. Over years of deregulation, growth, and forward progress, Texas Tech currently boasts five full-time Sports Dietitians, an Athletics Dining Manager and a large team of Sports Nutrition student workers. The Cash Family Sports Nutrition Center provides Breakfast for all student-athletes, as well as Training Table lunches for student-athletes and staff. This incredible operation features a hot line, grill, pizza/pasta station, salad bar, and fresh fruit daily. Texas Tech Sports Nutrition is continually growing and looks forward to further elevating our services to our student-athletes!

Vision
The Texas Tech Sports Nutrition Department will provide the highest level of fueling provisions, education, and individualized nutrition services to all student-athletes as we help them develop as Fearless Champions during their time as an athlete at Texas Tech and life beyond.

Mission
Texas Tech Sports Nutrition is committed to providing comprehensive and evidence-based performance nutrition services to develop our student-athletes nutritional competence and confidence as they optimize their health, wellness, and performance – in both athletics and academics.

Core Values
Quality service | Consistency | Collaboration | Growth mindset | Student-athlete wellness

Sports Nutrition Services
Texas Tech Sports Nutrition services fall under Education, Performance Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, and Food Service. Education is essential for student-athletes to take advantage of their resources, and we strive to make this education relevant and engaging. Each sport team has at least one registered dietitian providing nutrition support, tailoring these services to the sport and individual needs.

Education

Wreck ‘Em Prep orientation
Team talks
One-on-one education/ implementation strategies
Infographics and electronic media screens
Try It Tuesday food demos
Grocery store tours
Cooking classes
Social media/ Instagram (@redraiderfuel)
Supplement safety and guidance
Best practices and procedures for coaches and fellow support staff

Performance Nutrition

Pre-fuel and intra-training strategies
Refuel and recovery strategies
Hydration assessment and recommendations
Energy needs assessment and education
Personalized fueling plan according to schedule and nutrition needs
Individualized gameday/ competition fueling plans
Periodized nutrition plans (in season/ off season goals)
Collaboration with strength & conditioning and sports science
Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) partnership and resources
Supplementation to maximize performance, recovery, and body comp goals

Medical Nutrition Therapy

One-on-one nutrition consults
Individual nutrition counseling
Food allergies and intolerances
Bloodwork and dietary assessments/ interventions
Injury-specific nutrition protocols and plans
Post-surgical nutrition protocols and plans
Collaboration with team physicians, athletic trainers, and sport psychologists
Annual DXA body composition/ bone density screening
Relative Energy Deficiency (RED-S) management
Other dietary supplement provisions as appropriate

Food Service

Two large centralized fueling stations (Sports Performance Center and Football Training Facility)
Sport-specific fueling stations at each sport facility with 24/7 access
Menu development and management at the Cash Family Sports Nutrition Center
AM Snack provided to all student-athletes Monday-Friday
Training Table Lunch Monday-Friday for student-athletes and staff
Additional meals/ snacks to meet energy needs and optimal recovery
Red Card Athletics app for supplemental nutrition, while supporting the Lubbock community and restaurant/grocery partners
Specialized product for pre-, during, and post-competition
Travel nutrition support