CALL FOR PROPOSALs

Call for proposals will be open through September 11, 2026.

We are looking for speakers who can deliver dynamic and informative presentations and case studies focused on research, application, innovation, leadership, and emerging science for sports and performance dietitians who work to fuel victory.

Based on member feedback, we're especially interested in proposals covering the topics listed below.
Don't see your idea listed? We'd still love to hear it. Highlight what makes your practice or program unique! What can others potentially learn or adopt from the work you are doing? We welcome innovative submissions on any topic relevant to sports and performance nutrition.

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Annual Conference General Sessions

    • Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT): emerging challenges and practical applications

    • Eating Disorders & RED-S

    • Body Composition

    • GI Health & Athlete Gut Health

    • Culinary Nutrition

    • Nutrition Strategies for Tactical Athletes

    • Working with High School & Adolescent Athletes

    • Applied Research on Supplements, Protocols & Interventions

    • Innovative Practices in Performance Nutrition

    • Building and Growing a Nutrition Program

    • Collaborating with Administration & Leadership

    • Developing Budget and Staffing Proposals

    • Nutrition Program Policies & Protocol Design

    • Navigating the Profession as an Early Career RD

    • Private Practice Entrepreneurship & Business Models

    • Interdisciplinary Team Collaborations

    • Joint presentations with RDs and members of the performance or medical staff

    • Sport-specific sessions featuring 2–3 presenters covering focused topics (e.g., travel nutrition, competition fueling, MNT, recovery strategies)

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CASE STUDY PRESENTATIONS

  • We are looking for speakers who can deliver dynamic and informative case studies. The Annual Conference aims to offer high-quality sessions that feature emerging research and practical applications. The committee is looking for case studies as a unique avenue to highlight the work of dietitians within various athletic populations. 

    The case study presentation should last 10-15 minutes and be on a relevant athlete population. The case study should provide a background/overview, assessment, intervention details with relevant research in support, and outcomes. 

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College Football Nutrition Symposium

    • Body Composition and Realistic Changes/Expectations

    • Managing Body Composition Expectations and Goals with Training Programming and Modifications (Priority)

    • Managing Weight Goals and Staff Reporting

    • Practical Application of ISAK/Framing/ MBR

    • Connecting with Coaches and Athletes to Create Buy-In

    • Managing Accountability in CFB: Meal Tracking, Supplementation Tracking (Priority)

    • Driving Behavior Change in the World of CFB with NIL and Revenue Sharing

    • Load Management and Player Readiness (Priority)

    • Football Coaches who Value Nutrition and RD Role in CFB

    • Training Table Specific RD Position Roles and Responsibilities

    • Challenges and Proposed Solutions in Food Service

    • Chef-Training Opportunities: Most Important Items for Chefs to Know

    • Understanding a Kitchen and Equipment When Writing Menus

    • Coordinating Private Chef/Meal Prep Services for CFB Athletes

    • RD Toolkit: Mealplans and More

    • Front Office, GM and Head Coach Interactions and Expectations (Priority)

    • Preparation for Bowl Games, Including CFB Play-Offs

    • Nutrition Recruiting Approaches Among Various Teams/Conferences

    • Practical Fueling Strategies/Operations Among Various Teams/Conferences

    • Insights from a High Performance Team: Collaboration to Impact Player Outcomes

    • International Trips and Long Travel

    • Building a Group of 5 Program vs. P4

    • Reducing Burnout: How to Create Lifestyle Balance in CFB

    • Fellowship Program: Building out a Valuable Fellowship Program (Priority)

    • CFB RD Career Advancement:

      • How to Increase Worth/Value as a Sports RD for a Team

      • How to Negotiate Salary

      • Identifying When to Pivot/Move on

      • Leadership and Self-Awareness (Priority)

    • Nutrition x Brain Implications and Protection (Priority)

    • Update on mTBI Research: Blood Biomarkers, Imaging Technology, etc.

    • MNT and Injury Nutrition (Priority)

    • Practical Applications with Protocols

    • Sports Medicine and Administration Collaboration

    • Blood and Biomarker Testing (Priority)

    • Sleep and Sleep Hygiene, Including Data Tracking (HRV, Supplementation, REM Sleep)

    • Marijuana Use and Athletic Performance

    • Building Medical Nutrition Therapy Protocols and Practices (Priority)

    • Prophylactic vs Treatment Approaches

    • Hydration/Sweat Testing Beyond the Textbook

    • Protocols/Best Practice

    • Saliva-Based Hydration Testing Models

    • Electrolyte usage in team sports (Priority)

    • Mind-Gut Connection in Elite Athletes:

      • Gut Health Under Stress

      • Prebiotic/Probiotic Strategies

    • New Technology in Sports Performance

    • Omega 3 Testing

    • Energy Expenditure and Caloric Recommendations

    • Wearables Accuracy and Usage

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