Sports RD Snippets

Author: Liz Wluka Michaels

Sports dietitians all have different career paths that have led them to where they are today. Join Liz Wluka Michaels, MS, RD, CSSD and her sports dietitian colleagues talk about their career paths to becoming a sports RD. Collegiate, professional, tactical and private practice sports dietitians will share "snippets" of their career path including advice, insight, challenges and the rewards of the profession. If you want to become a sports RD this podcast is for you!
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The Sports RD Mom: Jessica Hylander TCU
Thursday, 17 September, 2026

Super MOM! Jessica Hylander shares what life is like as a new sports RD mom, how to prepare your staff for maternity leave, what it takes to be a good leader, and so much more!Jessica Hylander is in her 7th year at TCU currently serving as the Assistant Athletics Director of Sports Nutrition since 2022 and prior to that, Assistant Director and Graduate Assistant. Additionally, she has experience from the University of Florida (SNIP) and Northwestern University.Jessica is responsible for all sports at TCU but personally works with the Baseball and Swim and Dive programs. She is passionate about creating a positive and sustainable working environment for her staff and assisting her athletes in being successful not only in their sport but also as a healthy human. Outside of work Jessica loves to be outdoors with her husband, daughter and their two dogs (Maddux and Sadie) doing pretty much anything. She also loves to try new coffee and food spots wherever she is!Hylander received her bachelors of science in Dietetics with a minor in chemistry from Olivet Nazarene University. She went on to do her dietetic internship and receive a master's degree in business administration (MBA) from Dominican University. Lastly, she received an additional master’s degree in Higher Educational Leadership (M.Ed) from TCU.This episode is sponsored by La Bella Famiglia. If you're ready to talk products or pricing for your program, reach Chris directly at cdisanto@bellafamiglia.com. Again, that's cdisanto@bellafamiglia.com. La Bella Famiglia. Better for you Italian.