The nutrition resource for all athletes!
Empowering athletes to elevate their performance through nutrition-based education and counseling. We provide the knowledge and support necessary to help athletes enhance their performance and reach their full potential.
At Varsity Nutrition, our objective is clear: to equip athletes with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to enhance their performance capabilities through proper nutrition.
Dr. Derek Marks is a seasoned D1 College Nutritionist and professor with extensive experience spanning more than 15 years, who collaborates with various college and high school sports teams, athletes, trainers, and coaches. Possessing a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology and a B.S. in Nutritional Science, Dr. Marks is devoted to sharing his deep understanding of nutrition and its profound impact on athletic performance through Varsity Nutrition. His enthusiasm and commitment are directed towards athletes of all levels and age groups, focusing particularly on those in college and high school.
What our athletes and coaches are saying
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![“We have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Marks for over 10 years. His knowledge and enthusiasm about nutrition is infectious. He’s simply been invaluable to our team’s success.”]()
“We have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Marks for over 10 years. His knowledge and enthusiasm about nutrition is infectious. He’s simply been invaluable to our team’s success.”
Marty Kinsey - Head Coach, Cross Country & Track. Saint Mary’s College of California
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"Derek has helped prepare our athletes for competition by educating them on the value of real foods, frequent foods, and the importance of protein."
Sonja Garnett - Head Coach, Softball. Saint Mary’s College of California
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"...for the past 15 years, I have had Dr. Marks speak to and consult my University teams and my youth club teams. His knowledge is top class and his delivery is engaging. Derek is a difference maker both physically and mentally for student-athletes."
Kai Edwards - Head Coach, Women’s Soccer. Southern Utah University
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"Derek's advice on how to fuel my body around competition, off-season, and in general has been valuable for me to understand how I can be at my best."
Harry Wessels - Men’s Basketball. Saint Mary’s College of California
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"Derek has worked with our team for years at Saint Mary's. He is incredibly knowledgeable on every facet of sports nutrition and has been a great asset educating our team, formulating nutrition plans, and guiding them along the way towards being their best."
Dan Sheets - Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball. Saint Mary's College of California
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“Derek has educated and empowered our student-athletes in sports nutrition for 15 years. I have worked with sports nutritionists at the highest levels, including at the Olympics, and Derek is as good as anyone I’ve ever come across. What makes Derek uniquely effective is his knowledge and competence, combined with his commitment to the individual needs of the athlete.”
Rob Browning - Head Coach, Volleyball. Saint Mary's College of California & Volleyball USA
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"Dr. Derek Marks has been an outstanding resource for our student athletes at St. Mary's. He has spoken to our athletes many times educating them on when to fuel, what to use as fuel and how to have a balanced diet. Our athletes have gained knowledge on what choices they should make with nutrition that has enhanced their overall athletic performances."
Harlan Lopez - Head Coach, Men's Cross Country & Track. Saint Mary's College of California
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"Derek has been instrumental in helping me with my teams, sports medicine, and honors physiology classes at Concord High. Derek has a unique way of simplifying complex concepts and helping student athletes to improve their health and performance. "
Lanette Stanziano - Head Coach, Cross Country and Track. Concord High School, CA
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Derek is a vital part to our student-athlete's well-being! He has an innovative mind that is always on the cutting edge in the nutritional field. His passion to learn and study more are contagious with our coaching staff and our team. He is extremely committed to making our athletes better and he is an asset to our program. He helps our players and gives them the optimal chance to succeed on and off the court.
Marcus Schroeder - Head Coach and Assist. AD, Boys Basketball. De La Salle High School. Concord, CA
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"Derek has helped me transform my performance from good to great through nutrition supplements. He was able to provide the right knowledge to help me in recovery as a Division 1 athlete. The professional that he is, shows through his work, but he also cares about you as a person rather than just an athlete. I would recommend him to any athlete who wants to go from good to great!"
Angie Knies - Women's Soccer Student Athlete. Southern Utah University
