JANUARY 31, 2026 | TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
The ASPDA Sports Nutrition Boot Camp is an interactive educational experience designed for students, interns, and early-career professionals pursuing careers in sports and performance nutrition. This event provides attendees with practical knowledge, skill-building opportunities, networking, and exposure to diverse career pathways within collegiate athletics, professional sports, tactical settings, private practice, and industry roles.
Through a combination of presentations, panel discussions, and community-building opportunities, participants will gain insight into the competencies required for success in the field, including nutrition assessment, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and navigating career advancement. The Boot Camp also creates space for mentorship, professional connection, and dialogue around current topics shaping the sports and performance nutrition landscape.
Whether attendees are seeking guidance on how to enter the field, refine their professional toolkit, or explore emerging areas of practice, the ASPDA Sports Nutrition Boot Camp offers a comprehensive foundation to support next steps in the profession.
$150 - ASPDA Member
$275 - Non-Member
Registration closes Friday, January 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern
2025 BOOT CAMP RECAP VIDEO
“This conference was amazing, exceeded my expectations. University of Utah did an amazing job hosting and provided wonderful speakers.”
“This was such an incredible experience! The speakers and content fitted my needs and current situation perfectly. I deeply appreciate
everyone that contributed to this event.”
Scholarships
ASPDA membership is not required to apply for this scholarship, but preference is given to those with 6+ months of ASPDA membership.
With efforts to enhance inclusion, ASPDA will award up to five (5) $400 scholarships and free registration to the 2026 Sports Nutrition Boot Camp for an individual who is in financial need but wishing to pursue a career in sports and performance nutrition. This scholarship will be awarded to applicants who demonstrate a financial need, a strong desire to pursue a career as a dietitian with a focus on sports and performance nutrition and the understanding of the value of the Sports Nutrition Boot Camp.
Scholarship applications will be open September 24 - November 2.
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Demonstrated financial need
Dedication to becoming a Registered Dietitian
Desire to have exposure to the field of sports nutrition
Understanding the value of the Sports Nutrition Boot Camp, networking and professional development
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Current resume
One (1) letter of recommendation – Professor, Advisor, Professional Colleague, or Mentor
HOTEL BLOCK INFORMATION
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fort Worth University
3250 Lovell Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 878-2554
$189/night
This room block will close on January 9, 2026
EVENT APP: MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
Sports Nutrition Boot Camp attendees will be able to view the event agenda, speaker bios, FAQs, and connect with other attendees with the ASPDA app! More information on accessing the event within the ASPDA app will be shared in the coming weeks.
The Sports Nutrition Boot Camp awards 4.75 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration's CPEU Prior Approval Program.
