Long Beach State Sports Performance
 
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Long Beach State Mission Statement
To enrich the lives of our student-athletes through academic and athletic success while embracing an inclusive and diverse environment for our Beach Family.

Sports Performance Overview
Strength Training and Conditioning are the foundation for success in athletic competition. The Sports Performance staff uses scientific principles to implement methods to improve performance, reduce the risk of injury and maximize the training economy.
STAFF
Frank Ramirez - Director of Sports Performance
Chris Whittle - Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Jeff Tremper - Assistant Sports Performance Coach | Internship Coordinator
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Malik Campbell - Sports Performance Coach
Carlos Costes - Sports Performance Coach
Carlos Perez - Sports Performance Coach
 

Nutrition Information For Student-Athletes
Nutrition as it relates to sports performance has gained much attention over the recent years. Science has proven that with a proper diet, one that meets all nutrient and fluids needs, an athlete can significantly improve performance. With the rigorous demands of sports training and academics, student athletes may find it difficult to meet all their nutritional demands. Poor diets can lead to vitamin/mineral deficiencies, low energy, unintentional weight loss or gain, decreased performance and increased illness and/or injury.

The mission of the LBSU Sports Nutrition Department is to assist student athletes in achieving better physical health and reach optimal performance through nutrition. This is accomplished through the implementation of appropriate nutritional strategies tailored for individual athletes and teams set by the staff registered dietitian. Some of these strategies include:
  • Individual nutrition counseling
  • Travel menu planning
  • Game/Meet/Match day nutrition
  • Healthy and nutritious snacks provided daily
  • Team education talks
  • Grocery store tours
  • Proper supplementation guidance when deficiencies are present
  • Dietary analysis and meal planning
  • Education for special diets - GI disorders, allergies, vegan, etc.
  • Easily accessible educational resources via school websites and social media
  • Disorder eating and eating disorder counseling
  • Nutrition for injury, concussion or injury prevention
To see more information about LBSU Sports Nutrition follow us @BeachSportsNutrition

WALTER PYRAMID FUELING STATION
The Walter Pyramid Fueling Station is centrally located inside the weight room, providing convenient access to free, daily, nutritious snacks for LBSU athletes. The Fueling Station provides pre/post workout and mid-day healthy snacks to supplement overall daily intake.

REGISTERED DIETITAN
Traci Larson works at LBSU as the sports dietitian. She has more than ten years of experience in the field of sports nutrition. She works with all athletic teams and manages more than 20 volunteers and interns, which make up the Sports Nutrition Department