JJC Athletics Announces Sports Nutrition Partnership with Anna Turner MS RD Sports Dietitian

Joliet Junior College Athletics is proud to announce a new partnership with Anna Turner, founder of Anna Turner LLC, to provide sports nutrition education and performance fueling resources for JJC student-athletes.

Through this partnership, JJC student-athletes will have access to evidence-based nutrition guidance designed to support athletic performance, recovery, hydration, overall wellness and long-term health. Turner is a sports dietitian who owns a private practice with board certified sports dietitians on her team.  Those team members work with athletes of all levels, from high school and collegiate competitors to professional athletes and endurance athletes.

"Joliet Junior College Athletic Department continues to be committed to providing our student-athletes with the resources they need to succeed in competition, in the classroom and in life," said Director of Athletics Gregg Braun. "Proper nutrition plays a critical role in athletic performance, recovery and overall well-being. We are excited to partner with Anna Turner to help educate and empower our student-athletes with the knowledge and tools to perform at their highest level."

As part of the collaboration, Turner will provide educational presentations, team-based nutrition programming and individualized guidance on topics such as fueling for competition, hydration strategies, recovery nutrition, body composition and healthy performance habits.

Anna Turner states, "every athlete deserves the opportunity to reach the peak of their athletic potential, and nutrition is a critical foundation for getting there. The training athletes put in every day deserves to be supported by the right fuel, hydration and nutrition strategies to help them perform at their best."

JJC Athletics continues to invest in comprehensive student-athlete support services that enhance the student-athlete experience and contribute to success on and off the field. The partnership with Turner reflects the department's commitment to providing innovative resources that help student-athletes maximize their potential.