{"id":2707,"date":"2025-12-15T13:21:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T13:21:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pittsburghfsc.com\/?page_id=2707"},"modified":"2026-02-23T13:46:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T13:46:11","slug":"nutritionist-workshops-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pittsburghfsc.com\/?page_id=2707","title":{"rendered":"Nutritionist Workshops 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are very excited to announce that Leslie Bonci,\u00a0Sports Nutritionist<\/b>, MPH, LRDN, CSSD, LDN and owner of Active Eating Advice, will be leading workshops for Coaches, Parents and Skaters! The club is offering this special series at no cost to PFSC members.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Free Resources thanks to Dr. Bonci:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hydration and Fuel Kit for skaters<\/a><\/p>\n

Recipes for skaters<\/a><\/p>\n

Skaters<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Saturdays (3)\u00a0 February 21, March 14 and 21<\/div>\n
8:15am – 9:00am (ages 9-12)<\/div>\n
9:15am – 10:00am (ages 13-18)<\/div>\n
10:15 – 11:00am (adult\/collegiate skaters)<\/div>\n
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Skaters register online today!<\/a><\/strong>
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Parents<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday, February 19 and March 12 5:00pm – 5:50pm<\/p>\n

Parents register online today!\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>
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Coaches<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Tuesday, February 10 5:30pm – 6:30pm<\/p>\n

Coaches register online today!<\/a><\/strong>
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Please email any questions to\u00a0pf******<\/span>@***<\/span>il.com<\/span><\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Leslie J. Bonci is not just a registered dietitian\u2014she\u2019s a game-changer in sports nutrition, with a legacy of fueling champions and empowering athletes to reach their full potential. As a Pittsburgh native with nearly three decades of experience, Leslie brings unmatched expertise, passion, and a practical approach to nutrition that resonates with athletes of all levels. Her mission is simple: to help the skaters of the Pittsburgh Figure Skating Club glide stronger, recover faster, and perform at their best through personalized, science-based nutrition strategies.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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With a career spanning professional sports, Olympic athletes, and collegiate programs, Leslie has a proven track record of transforming performance through food. She has served as the sports dietitian for the Pittsburgh Steelers for 24 years, guiding NFL players to Super Bowl victories, and has worked with the Kansas City Chiefs, the 2020, 2023, and 2024 Super Bowl champions. Her expertise extends to the ice, having worked with Olympic figure skater Tara Lipinski, helping her optimize energy and endurance for world-class performances. Leslie\u2019s work with the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre further showcases her ability to tailor nutrition plans for disciplines requiring precision, strength, and grace\u2014qualities central to figure skating.<\/p>\n

As a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics and founder of Active Eating Advice, Leslie understands the unique demands of figure skating. From early-morning practices to high-stakes competitions, she knows skaters need sustained energy, mental focus, and resilience to excel. Her approach is rooted in practicality, debunking nutrition myths and creating individualized plans that fit seamlessly into busy schedules. Whether it\u2019s fueling for a long program, recovering post-practice, or getting a quick boost of fuel in between training sessions, Leslie empowers skaters to make smart, sustainable food choices that enhance performance and confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow Leslie on Instagram @boncilj<\/p>\n

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