Darrin Roy Freitas, RDE, B.S. Dietetics
foodforpower@mac.com darrin@fuelingyourgoals.com
I was most currently the Director of Nutrition & Body Composition Assessment at the Riekes Center. I have also provided nutrition support services to the adult exercise / wellness & NFL, NBA combine preparedness programs at Performance Enhancement for Professional Athletes (PEPA) located in Alameda as well as Velocity Sports Performance in Dublin.
As the Director of Nutrition & Body Composition at The Riekes Center I have had the opportunity to work as a consultant to The Golden State Warriors Performance Nutrition Program. I developed & implemented all nutrition services including one on one nutrition counseling, group and team counseling, employee counseling, employee in-service for The Riekes Center. I provided nutrition services to Stanford University (Basketball), Santa Clara University (Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball & Softball), College of San Mateo (Football & Softball), as well as consulted with coaches and trainers on body composition issues for incoming as well as current athletes. I helped develop and implement the nutrition component of High School Wellness Programs for Menlo High and Summit Prep. In addition I coordinated negotiations for a nutrition and wellness program for Kehilla Jewish High School. I was responsible for negotiating a corporate wellness program including nutrition, fitness & body composition at Kyphon in Sunnyvale. I also provided nutrition consultations for a corporate health fair at Pabco Gypsum and performed as a guest speaker at PG&E employee health fair. I have consulted as the Performance Nutritionist for the California SPIN softball teams as well as developed a Performance Nutrition Program for City Beach Volleyball Club Teams. I also consulted with Ice Oasis on Café & menu options as well as figure skating and hockey clubs / teams.
As a consultant and Director of Nutrition & Body Composition at PEPA Performance Enhancement for Professional Athletes I have had the opportunity to work with many college, high school and professional athletes. I coordinated and implemented the nutrition component of the NBA & NFL combine classes 2004 & 2005, including making daily and weekly menus for team dining as well as pre & post workout and coordinating with cooking staff to ensure proper foods were put in front of athletes. Such college athletes as Aaron Rodgers (1st round, Green Bay Packers), Chase Lyman (4th round, New Orleans) and Tab Perry (6th round, Cincinnati) were among the participants preparing for the NFL draft during these combines. I have also had the opportunity to consult with the Oakland Fire Department and help them with firehouse dining through PEPA Sports.
I work closely with strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers and individuals to design and implement safe, effective and easy to apply nutritional strategies using a time tested 3 step system utilizing the Fuelingtactics© poster and its concepts to help individuals, teams and coaches properly fuel their bodies and understand the role of food as fuel relative to activity.
I received a BS in Dietetics from San Jose State, San Jose, CA in 2004. I completed my dietetic internship in fall 2005 to earn a graduate certificate in dietetic supervised practice as well as become RD eligible. I am now registration eligible and I plan on writing for the RD (registered dietitian) exam before 2009.
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