Bryan Snyder

Bryan Snyder, a registered dietitian with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), and a member of the Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitian Association (CPSDA), has begun his 14th year as Director of Team Nutrition for the Denver Broncos Football Team. The Broncos hired Snyder in 2009 after he graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in dietetics. Bryan also has served as a consultant for the Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rockies, and Denver Nuggets assisting in nutrition education and menu development. Over the last 5 years, Bryan has worked with youth athletes, parents, and high schools across the state of Colorado and has presented to nearly 50 high schools in the state. Bryan frequently provides education/presentations and nutrition plans for high school and collegiate athletes which covers topics like hydration, proper fueling before practices, recovery, sleep, how to pack a cooler for tournament play, and how to maintain healthy muscle mass and weight during the season with the focal point being to develop strategies to keep young athletes healthy and maximizing their performance on the field or court. He currently oversees the entire Nutrition Department including 13 chefs, interns, and dietitians. Bryan provides one-on-one consultations with Bronco players to help them gain or lose weight. He also conducts dietary analyses and menu development for the training table, all flight menus as well as the hotel menus for team travel. He evaluates dietary supplements for safety and effectiveness, hydration and proper fueling in the locker room, and hydration and fueling on the sidelines. Bryan is also responsible for performing body composition testing for the team and providing frequent nutrition education to the Denver Broncos, both in small groups and all-team talks to help players perform at their highest level.