Empire 8 Welcomes Tim Wierman to Discuss Student-Athlete Sports Nutrititon

• Wierman to Present "Eat To Compete" Program as part of Empire 8's 2020-21 Virtual Student-Athlete Leadership Series on Wednesday, Nov. 18

The Empire 8 is proud to partner with Tim Wierman and Eat To Compete© – The Athlete's Sports Nutrition Program, as part of the Empire 8's 2020-21 Virtual Student-Athlete Leadership Series. Wierman will speak to Empire 8 student-athletes on the importance of proper diet and sports nutrition at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov 18.  

The EAT TO COMPETE® Program has been delivered to tens of thousands of students at more than 375 colleges, universities, sports clubs and athletic teams. Wierman has had numerous articles published in various magazines and has been a member of the American Dietetic Association and an active triathlete, who has competed in more than 75 triathlons including, Ironman USA.

"The difference between first and second place often comes down to the smallest of edges," said Empire 8 Commissioner Chuck Mitrano. "Proper nutrition should be part of an athlete's plan for success. Tim Wierman is a top leader in nutrition and we are excited to offer this programming to our student-athletes especially as they near break and the holidays."

The 2020-21 Empire 8 Student-Athlete Virtual Leadership series began with Mental Health Empowerment on Oct. 28, featuring keynote speaker Ivy Watts. 

Throughout the academic year, E8 student-athletes will have an opportunity to take part in the monthly virtual speaker series that will target initiatives both inside and outside the realm of athletics to develop student-athletes' knowledge. These areas include diversity and inclusion, social justice, sportsmanship, health, wellness, leadership, sport psychology and life after athletics, among other topics. Programming will continue in January and go through the spring semester. The goal of the virtual programming is to enhance student-athletes' skills beyond their sports, focusing on topics that complement their athletic and academic pursuits as the conference prepares them to be "Tomorrow's Leaders.

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