October Membership Meeting: Performance Nutrition hosted by Associate Director of UTK Athletics, Amanda Fernandez, MS, RDN, LDN, CNS, LAT, ATC, CSCS

Please join us as we host Associate Director of UTK Athletics, Amanda Fernandez, MS, RDN, LDN, CNS, LAT, ATC, CSCS to speak about “Performance Nutrition” on Wednesday, October 5th from 2:30p-4:00p via Zoom. We could not be happier to hear her share her expertise on this topic and the latest trends in sports nutrition!

Bio:

Fernandez previously worked at Florida International, where she pioneered the sports nutrition program for the Panthers. She also was an assistant athletic trainer, working with all 18 FIU teams. Starting in June of 2018, Fernandez counseled individual student-athletes, teams and coaching staffs on optimal nutrition to generate positive performance outcomes.

The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, native also spent time at the University of Miami (Fla.), where she worked with both the sports nutrition and athletic training departments. She was a graduate assistant with the Hurricanes from 2014-16, working closely with the football, track & field, cross country, volleyball and baseball programs. Her contributions included data assessments and application of research findings to benefit student-athletes’ recovery processes.

Fernandez graduated from Duquesne with a degree in Athletic Training.

She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, a Certified Nutrition Specialist and a Registered Dietitian. Additionally, she is a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.