Welcome Nutrition Coach, Emily Mardell, RD!

 Whether counselling athletes to gain a competitive advantage, sharing energizing recipes on morning television, or creating custom plans for active families, Registered Dietitian Emily Mardell provides expert nutrition advice at all levels of play. 

As a specialist in pediatric & sports nutrition Emily is dedicated to helping athletes fuel optimal growth, performance and recovery. When she’s not coaching Food First clients or cheering on her kids at the rink, you’ll find Emily in the gym, or cooking-up energizing recipes on the GetJoyfull blog. 

Here’s the exciting news! Starting Spring 2023, Emily will carve out her role as resident Nutrition Coach for all Jason Strudwick Hockey Camps. 

Check-out her winning line-up of nutrition services & supports (see image below): 

• one-on-one sports nutrition coaching 
• energizing snacks & fluids for pre- and post-activity 
• free access to dietitian resources & recipes 
• mini nutrition sessions for players & families
• in-season nutrition challenges, food drives and prize draws!

Chat with Coach Emily and you’ll find out she's a proud mama of three, a strong community food advocate and a big fan of organizations that support healthier, happier families. Organizations like our newest supporting partner, Alberta Chicken Producers!

 “Family farms are the heart of Alberta food. We can always count on them to produce an amazing roster of fresh, nutritious ingredients and to give extra help to those most in need. With their support & inspiration, we're enhancing our hockey camps with energizing eats,  family nutrition resources and community-building activities! Activities like our 1st Annual “Fueling Families Food Drive!  We cannot wait to team-up with farming friends and hockey families to help crush community hunger. Let's grow the game, fuel healthier families, and build stronger communities, together!    --Coach Emily

Please join us in welcoming Coach Emily to our team!