What You Will Learn
When I started developing this course, my goal was to combine the latest nutrition science with the specific needs of soccer players. Soccer requires a unique combination of strength, power, endurance, speed, agility, and concentration. It's exciting to think about the advantage you'll gain by understanding how nutrition impacts energy, recovery, performance, and overall health. I've carefully organized each module to build on the last, creating a learning experience that is practical, easy to apply, and relevant to the demands of soccer training.
Throughout the course, you'll learn how to fuel for practices, games, and tournaments. You'll discover which nutrients support strength, power, endurance, recovery, and injury prevention, as well as how to time meals and snacks to keep your energy levels high. You'll also gain the tools to navigate common nutrition misconceptions and develop fueling habits that support both performance and long-term health.
My goal is to empower you with the knowledge and confidence to fuel your body well. The strategies you'll learn are designed to support not only your athletic performance but also your confidence, overall well-being, and relationship with food. I hope this course changes the way you think about nutrition—helping you see food as one of your greatest tools for improving your performance on the field and supporting your health for years to come.
Curriculum
Your instructor
As a dedicated educator and nutrition expert, Lisa Rivera has built her career at the intersection of sports and nutrition. With a background in sports nutrition and a personal history rooted in dance and other sports, Lisa has spent over a decade helping athletes optimize performance through evidence-based nutrition strategies. Her extensive experience includes working with collegiate and adolescent athletes and dancers, individual performers, professional dancers and athletes, and educational institutions to develop programs that support the physical demands of sport and dance.
Lisa's passion for education is rooted in her belief that proper nutrition is a critical component of athletic performance and overall health. By providing students with the knowledge and tools to fuel their bodies effectively, Lisa empowers them to improve energy, recovery, strength, endurance, and long-term wellbeing. Her approachable teaching style and commitment to evidence-based practice have made her a trusted resource for athletes, dancers, coaches, and parents alike.
Energize
Fueling Peak Performance Through Dance-specific Nutritional Strategies Incorporating Energy-Dense Foods
Balance
Experiencing the Joy and Simplicity of Fueling for Top Performance and Stamina
Restore
Nutritional Interventions for Enhanced Recovery and Injury Prevention