One D1 Athletics Program and Two Power Five Athletics Programs Later…I Felt Like I Wasn’t Gaining Traction in Changing the Lives of Elite Athletes

I pushed myself outside of my comfort zone, and sacrificed what I knew as a food service manager in order to pursue what I really wanted-to be a Sports Dietitian-but had no experience doing. And then when I got there, I wanted to put all my efforts into affecting change in the lives of athletes, but I had a hard time fulfilling my duty within the traditional sports role.

That’s When I Decided To Start My Own Private Practice

It was right at the beginning of the pandemic, when I was finishing up my Masters in Business Administration. I wasn’t sure what would happen after graduation, and I knew I had to create something. I’ve always wanted to have my own business, so that’s what I decided to create. What began as working with anyone became working with parents and their high school athletes in a private 1:1 setting, preparing them for college. The athletes experienced a great deal of success, and parents were happy with the results. It was such a great feeling to change the life of an athlete through their nutrition. I began to wonder how I could have even MORE impact beyond single, private clients.

And Then, I Learned There Was a Need That I Could Fulfill, Which Is When I Launched My Group Coaching Program

A local D1 university called me to see whether I could provide nutrition support to their athletes, and I proposed a 12-week online course with weekly group coaching sessions. And the university accepted! As it turns out, there are numerous universities who don’t have formal sports nutrition programs, but wish they did. And that’s what Nicole Bianco Dietitian, LLC provides, no full-time staff or benefits required. I am motivated by my belief that every college athlete deserves access to nutrition education. 

The Coaching, Teaching, and Resources Provided by Nicole Bianco Dietitian, LLC Have Already Helped Hundreds of Athletes, so I Know They Can Help Yours Too

One of my athletes began breaking school records with the start of her season. Many are setting PR’s in the weight room over and over. Athletes experience huge increases in their overall energy, decreasing and in some cases eliminating, the need for naps. Not to mention, athletes see improved body composition throughout the program. The athletes who fully participate in Nicole Bianco Dietitian, LLC always graduate performing better than when they started. They have improved energy, focus, body composition, recovery, strength, and endurance because they’re getting the practical guidance needed to create impactful, lasting change – which has been my duty from the beginning.

Nicole Bianco CEO/Founder

I am a registered dietitian helping athletes eat like champions! Many athletes are behind when it comes to their nutrition. My mission is to help these athletes get ahead so that during competitions, they’ll know how to eat to perform at the highest level.I’ve worked with soccer players, football players, softball, and baseball players, golfers, swimmers and divers, endurance runners, track and field athletes, volleyball players, and tennis players.Working in several Division 1 athletic programs, I’ve gained enough experience to know what is expected of athletes planning to compete in a collegiate setting.I grew up playing sports, and I love to compete. I know that familiar hunger of wanting to do my best and win while balancing health and wellness.

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In high school, I was a three-sport athlete and I LOVED my sports. I played volleyball, I swam, and I played softball.

As I went through high school, I really struggled with self-confidence, mental performance, and body image. I was gifted athletically, and I loved my sports but it wasn’t enough to keep me feeling confident, and even keep me engaged.

After previously making the team freshman year, tryouts for volleyball came around again and my mom invested in a travel camp for me to go with my teammates. You know how it goes…when you show up, go to open gyms, show commitment, show your work ethic, show you want it…you’re more likely to make the team. I was focused on making the team, and so my mom agreed to let me go. Only there was one problem…I learned the only friends I had on the team weren’t trying out that year. They were quitting volleyball altogether. Thus, I couldn’t imagine going alone on that trip without my friends. I told my mom I wasn’t going, and that I wanted to quit the team entirely. And so after attempts to convince me otherwise, I quit the team that year, and while I felt relief at first…eventually I felt regret.

Fast forward to my junior year of high school…I was on the swim team. Swimming can be tough – not just the practice, but the schedule! Two-a-days…weekends…holiday breaks…swim conditioning is a year round sport, and without support it can be really tough to stay committed. Well, in that same year some tragic things happened among my friends, I became depressed (I didn’t know it then) and I couldn’t handle the stress of school on top of the stress of swimming and on top of the stress at home and the grief among my friends. So I quit the team…and I felt relief at first…and eventually I felt regret.

The one sport I didn’t let anyone or anything take away from me was softball…I was good at it…I played it the longest…I loved it…and I had friends on the team, thankfully.

A common theme among all of these experiences is that when the going got tough, I quit. And I have no one to blame but myself. My parents encouraged me to stick it out, but I said no, and I don’t think any of us were equipped with coping skills needed to work through these difficulties I faced as a young adolescent.

I cared about being liked, I cared about being thin, and in conclusion – I cared too much about what others thought of me. And this held me back in a lot of ways, especially when it came to pursuing the things I loved (especially sports).
Not to mention, I wanted to be thin, so I did not fuel for my activity level. I remember weight loss was an achievement…as was missing a period (because it meant you were training hard)…and looking back I now recognize that a fueled body is also a fueled mind….and both go a long way when it comes not only to physical health but mental health as well.

All that to say, I wish I knew then what I know now.