sports nutrition

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Train Hard. Fuel Smart. Perform Your Best.

The right fuel changes everything: more energy, faster recovery, and stronger performance. We help athletes reach their goals while building food confidence that lasts a lifetime.

"after just one session with dani, i'm less sore after workouts and finally putting on weight!"

-Ethan


Sports nutrition coaching for runners and endurance athletes

Training Hard and Still Running on Empty?

You're putting in the work: the practices, the lifts, the early mornings. But something's off. You're dragging through workouts, sore for days, or watching everyone else seem to have energy you can't find.

Maybe you're guessing at what to eat and when, trying to fit meals around a schedule that never slows down. Maybe you know you're not eating enough, but the idea of eating more feels scary. Maybe food has started to feel less like fuel and more like a source of anxiety.

You don't have to figure this out alone, and you definitely don't have to try and piece it together yourself from different people on the internet. You need a certified sports dietitian in your corner.

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Dani Rancourt, registered dietitian and founder of Pivot Nutrition Coaching, Grand Forks, ND

Hi, I’M DANI!

Founder & CEO of Pivot Nutrition Coaching. I'm also a Registered Dietitian and Certified Sports Dietitian based out of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Being a working mom and former collegiate athlete, I understand it can be challenging trying to find a balance between fueling your body, improving your body composition and enjoying your favorite foods.  This is why I aim to simplify nutrition, making it easy, fun and realistic!

Let's cross the finish line together and get you feeling strong, healthy and CONFIDENT.

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

TWO WAYS TO WORK WITH US:

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    Ongoing 1:1 Sports Nutrition Coaching

    Investment: 1–3 months · $475/month

    Includes:

    • Weekly 30-minute Zoom call with goal setting

    • Education on how to eat for your sport and your busy schedule

    • Accountability and ongoing support for 1+ months

    • Private access to our nutrition app — message your sports dietitian anytime

    • Direct feedback in your food journals

    • Customized fueling strategies and recommendations

    Best for: Athletes who want real accountability and lasting change.

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    60-Minute Sports Nutrition Consultation

    For athletes who simply want to know what to do and need a plan.

    Investment: $200

    Includes:

    • 60-minute video call with Sports Dietitian Danielle Rancourt

    • Assessment of your current dietary intake

    • 5 action items you can start implementing immediately

    • A customized example fueling day built around your schedule, with timing and portions

    • Live Q&A

    Best for: Athletes who want a clear plan without a long-term commitment.

apply today!

apply today! ✱

YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE IF:

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  • You're struggling with low energy

  • You don't know when, what, and how much to eat for your busy schedule

  • You want to lose weight in a safe, sustainable, and healthy way

  • You're struggling to put on weight

  • You feel guilty after eating certain foods

  • You have food anxiety and you're constantly thinking about food

  • You lost your period due to undereating and/or overexercising

  • You know you're not eating enough but you're scared to eat more

GRAB MY GUIDE!

The Ultimate Sports Nutrition Guide

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Created by Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD (sports dietitian & founder of Pivot Nutrition Coaching), this 50+ page guide simplifies nutrition for middle and high school athletes.


Inside, you’ll learn how to:
✔ Build balanced meals & snacks
✔ Fuel before, during, and after exercise
✔ Stay hydrated and improve performance
✔ Boost energy, recovery, and strength
✔ Navigate snacks, busy schedules, and game days
✔ Understand supplements

Real Athletes. Real Results.

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j.d.

improved performance!

JD was a junior hockey player who needed to put on 10 lbs and learn how to fuel his body for his busy travel schedule.

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olivia

feeling 1,000x better!

Before Pivot, Olivia was struggling with fatigue during morning practice and was getting injured due to under-fueling.

She experienced firsthand the benefits of fueling her body properly.

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kristen

feeling empowered!

Before Pivot, Kristen was always hungry and collapsing during morning workout sessions.

She learned how to fuel for her training and her busy schedule.

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kiley

healthy relationship with food

Before Pivot, Kiley was a college athlete struggling to balance fueling for performance and improving her body composition.

She learned how to fuel her body while navigating the dining halls and living in the dorms.

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