Nutrition is an important, and often overlooked, component of student-athletes’ success. Clemson University has three full-time sports dietitians who assist student-athletes in their quest for academic and athletic success.

Clemson University Sports Nutrition is a division of the Student-Athlete Wellness & Development department that focuses on taking a holistic approach to the care of the student-athlete.

Mission Statement

Clemson Sports Nutrition’s mission is to optimize student-athletes’ physical and mental well-being by empowering them to achieve peak performance through comprehensive nutrition education and resources. We aim to promote informed choices and provide tailored nutrition support in order to cultivate champions both on and off the field of competition.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Team Educations

Team Educations
  • Nutrition Education Program: Weekly Periodization Team Educations
  • Grocery Shopping Tours
  • Cooking Demonstrations
Fueling Stations

Fueling Stations
  • Jervey Weight Room Olympic Fueling Station
  • Satellite Fueling Stations: All Individual Team’s Facilities
  • WEZ Bistro
    • Balanced Cooked Snacks To Go
Individual Counseling

Individual Counseling
  • Individual Meal planning
  • Injury Nutrition
  • Food Allergy Aid
  • Supplement Safe Practice
Competition Nutrition

Competition Nutrition
  • Pre/Post Game Menus & Catering
  • Intra-Competition Hydration & Fueling Procedures
  • Travel Operations
Data Analysis Testing

Data Analysis Testing
  • Body Composition Testing
  • Hydration Testing

SPORTS NUTRITION STAFF

Kaleigh Best

MPH, RDN, LD, CSCS, Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition

From Greenville, S.C., studied Health Promotion & Wellness at North Greenville University. Then went on to complete her Dietetic Internship and Masters of Public Health in Nutritional Sciences at University of Michigan. After becoming a Registered Dietitian in 2018, she worked as a Performance Nutrition Fellow at University of Michigan. In Summer of 2019, Kaleigh became a Clemson Tiger as an Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition. Best now serves as the Tigers’ Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition.

Oversees Women’s Soccer, Softball, Men’s & Women’s Track and XC, Men’s & Women’s Tennis.

Caroline Guilfoil

MS, RD, LD, Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition

Originally from Orlando, Fla., Guilfoil earned her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics at the University of Florida in 2019. Completed her Master’s in Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at Lipscomb University in May 2021. Was a nutrition volunteer at the University of Florida from Jan 2017 – August 2018, and a Dietetics/Dietitian at Lipscomb University from 2019-2020. Started Caroline Nutrition, LLC in 2021. During the Summer of 2022, Caroline became a Clemson Tiger and served as the Sports Dietitian Fellow. In July 2023, Guilfoil was elevated to her current role as Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition.

Oversees Women’s Gymnastics, Women’s Lacrosse, Women’s Volleyball, and Men’s & Women’s Golf.

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