Fueling Success: An Athlete’s Story

by Derek Lipton MS RD CSSD CSCC

Hi! My name is Derek and I'm a Board Certified Sports Dietitian and Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach. I have had the privilege of working with hundreds of elite athletes over the years, and have come across some AMAZING stories. Becoming a D1 or Professional athlete is NOT easy by any means! Yet so many young athletes want it so badly. And that's why I started this Podcast! 😄 This podcast will share the stories and in ...   ...  Read more
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Issa Rayyan (Las Vegas Lights [soccer])

    Issa Rayyan (Las Vegas Lights [soccer])

    S01 E07
    27:48

    Issa Rayyan is a professional soccer player on the Las Vegas Lights of the USL, and former member of the Duke Soccer team. I had the fortune of working with Issa during his freshman year.Issa shares his story, battle with injuries, and some VERY important advice for young athletes.

  • Ellie Davis (Marist College XC)

    Ellie Davis (Marist College XC)

    S01 E06
    41:09

    Ellie is long-time client of mine who has had some serious struggles with Eating Disorders. From requiring inpatient care for Anorexia in middle school, to working through Orthorexia as a college athlete, Ellie is a PRIME example of how overcoming food fears can make you an AMAZING athlete 💪🏼 In this episode, Ellie not only shares her incredible story, but also provides A LOT of valuable insight for every athlete out there. From near death to D1 soccer to D1 XC, this episode is PACKED with great stories. Starting as a soccer player at Marist, transitioning to XC, and now continuing to dominate the course as a Graduate Student at Suffolk, Ellie has been through it all!

  • Owen Cuffe (St. Mary's College Baseball)

    Owen Cuffe (St. Mary's College Baseball)

    S01 E05
    34:49

    Owen is another former client of mine who has learned the importance of prioritizing nutrition to improve health AND maximize performance. As a D1 pitcher, Owen discusses how nutrition helped him increase his MPH on the mound, and what he did leading up to college. Owen is also an excellent example of the benefits of the Transfer Portal in NCAA sports, and talks about why he made the change. He also has some VERY valuable recruiting advice for young athletes that want to increase their odds of getting a D1 offer 👀 Lots of great insight in this episode!!

  • Amanda Sobhy (Professional Squash)

    Amanda Sobhy (Professional Squash)

    S01 E04
    52:02

    Amazing episode with Amanda, the #1 Squash player in the nation—and #5 in the world!! Amanda shares her struggles with disordered eating, working with a Sports RD, and what it's like to travel the world as an athlete in an individual sports. Amanda grew up playing multiple sports, but always knew Squash was for her. Going undefeated all throughout college, to winning 6 gold medals + 5 National Championships at the pro level, Amanda is crushing it on the court! 💪🏼 Tons of unique insight for young athletes in this episode!!

  • Makenzie Steele (Clemson Track/XC)

    Makenzie Steele (Clemson Track/XC)

    S01 E03
    32:36

    Hey everyone! My name is Makenzie Steele :) I’m a sophomore and I run cross country and track at Clemson University. In addition to running, I also love cooking! On all my accounts I share my favorite recipes & my journey as a walk on D1 runner to try to inspire others to fuel their passions. On this episode, we talk about Makenzie's unique journey to becoming a D1 runner, including a powerful message about why it's NEVER too late! 💪🏼 We also discuss her social media presence (@goodfoodgoodrun) and how she balances internet fame with being a student athlete!