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The Victory Program Conference: Beyond the Game: Understanding Eating Disorders in Athletes

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The 2026 Victory Program Conference is an opportunity for professionals working with athletes at risk for eating disorders or with an eating disorder diagnosis. Designed to educate, connect, and inspire, the conference delivers practical, evidence-based tools to strengthen prevention, early intervention, and effective treatment.

Beyond professional development, the conference cultivates meaningful networking and interdisciplinary collaboration, building a strong community of providers dedicated to this work. Together, we strive to break down stigma surrounding eating disorders in sport and champion a cultural shift that prioritizes health, sustainability, and whole-person well-being.

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The group rate cuts off on September 8th. Please refer to this Hotel Booking Information Page (Click Here) to learn more.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Athletic Director
  • Coach
  • Counselor
  • Dietitian
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Nurse
  • Nutritionist
  • Physician
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

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Dr. Magin Day is a Clinical Sports Psychologist, who is board certified in Clinical Psychology. She earned her PhD in Clinical Health Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where her research focused on the intricate relationship between physical and psychological health in military personnel. She completed her residency at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory and Surgical Center at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, where she honed her expertise in treating complex trauma while serving as an active-duty Clinical Psychologist in the Air Force.

As a former Division I distance runner at North Carolina State University, she brings firsthand experience to her practice. She has also represented the United States Air Force in international competitions across various sports, including cross country, track and field, marathon running, and equestrian three-day eventing.

At McCallum Place, Dr. Day leverages her educational background, clinical expertise, and athletic experience to create compassionate, tailored interventions. Her work focuses on the unique challenges faced by athletes struggling with eating disorders, emphasizing the vital connection between physical and psychological health.
Linda is a board certified specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD) and certified eating disorder specialist (CEDS) with experience working in collegiate athletics, private practice, and now as the Director of Nutrition at EDCare and the Athlete EDGE Program, an eating disorder treatment facility that has a program specific for athletes. Her philosophy is rooted in supporting folks in developing positive relationships with food, grounded in HAES and Intuitive Eating. Linda aims to help her patients challenge diet culture and unlearn internalizations from it. Linda leads with compassion while remaining direct and supportive in her sessions.
Amanda Tierney, MS, CSCS, CEDS-C is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant and the Executive Director of the Body Positive Fitness Alliance, an organization dedicated to transforming fitness and sport culture through eating disorder-informed education and advocacy. She also serves as an eating disorder-informed and sensitive coach at Athlete Insight, where she supports athletes navigating the intersection of performance and psychological well-being. With credentials spanning clinical eating disorder care and applied sport science, Amanda brings a distinctive interdisciplinary perspective to her consulting work with universities, athletic departments, and sport organizations. She partners with institutions to develop and strengthen the policy frameworks, staff education, and early intervention protocols needed to identify and support student-athletes at risk for or living with an eating disorder — in ways that are both evidence-based and culturally attuned to the realities of competitive sport. Amanda’s work sits at the crossroads of clinical expertise, strength and conditioning, and institutional systems change — making her a sought-after consultant for schools and athletic programs seeking to move beyond awareness and into meaningful, sustainable policy action. She is deeply committed to championing a cultural shift in sport that centers whole-person health, body respect, and long-term athlete well-being.
Savannah Landis, PsyD is a licensed clinical and sport psychologist. Dr. Landis graduated with her PsyD from Loyola University Maryland in 2021. Dr. Landis completed her pre-doctoral internship at Lehigh University specializing in sports psychology and completed her post-doctoral residency at McCallum Place Eating Disorder Centers specializing in the treatment of athletes with eating disorders. Dr. Landis also has extensive training in psychological assessments including IQ & achievement tests, ADHD/Autism evaluations, and mood/personality assessments. Dr. Landis was also a competitive swimmer for ten years and coached age-group swimming for three years. Dr. Landis continues to have a love for sport and movement as she engages in recreational running, group fitness classes, and family walks outside.
Tamie Gangloff MA MFT is therapist and National Clinical Outreach for Healing at Hidden River. She is also an adjunct professor at West Chester University teaching Eating Disorder Psychology. Tamie completed her Master’s in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University in Santa Barbara and has worked at all levels of care for eating disorders and substance abuse. She is an advocate with the Eating Disorders Coalition, Tamie is the Founding President of the Southwest Philly IAEDP chapter, and a former group leader for The National Alliance for Eating Disorders. She is the Medical Trauma Advisor for Root to Branch. Tamie is the author of ‘Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders: Assessment, Clinical Skills and Lived Experiences’
Maria Ortiz, M.S, LMHC, CEDS Maria Ortiz, MS, LMHC, CEDS, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and co-founder of BreakFree Therapy Services, where she leads a multidisciplinary team specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and related mental health concerns. She is a published author, researcher, and national speaker specializing in eating disorders, body image, and athlete mental health. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, evidence-based, and rooted in Health at Every Size principles, emphasizing authenticity and individualized care. Maria is the author of the Finding Freedom book series and has published in the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy Bulletin. She regularly presents conference lectures, educational trainings, and workshops for clinicians, healthcare professionals, athletic organizations, and community groups across the country. Beyond the therapy room, she has served as a keynote speaker and co-hosts the On the Mic with ED podcast, where she helps translate evidence-based eating disorder care into accessible conversations for professionals, individuals in recovery, and their loved ones.
Lizzie Briasco, MSc, RD, CSSD, LDN, is a sports and eating disorder dietitian who works with people of all backgrounds to make their relationship with food, movement, and body align with who they want to be and the life they want to live. She completed her dietetic internship through the Emily Program in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 2016 and subsequently worked with TEP for about a year before pursuing her Masters in sports & exercise nutrition at Loughborough University in the UK. While she was completing her thesis, she got matched to Purdue University through the Gatorade SNIP program where she functioned as a full-time sports dietitian for football, cross country, and tennis, for a year. After that program ended, she moved to NC where she worked as an IOP/OP eating disorder dietitian for 3 years before opening her own practice, Transition Nutrition.
Stephanie Weatherstone, LCSW, CEDS-C, is an internationally certified Eating Disorders Specialist and consultant with over 20 years of clinical experience. She is the founder of Weatherstone Collaborative, an outpatient practice focused on complex eating disorders, with specialized expertise in supporting performing artists, competitive athletes, and families navigating developmental and other challenges. Stephanie believes that assembling a strong multidisciplinary team is imperative for effective eating disorder treatment and having worked within the full breadth of all levels of care, brings extensive skill and experience in coordinating such teams. As a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee College of Social Work, Stephanie is further dedicated to training the next generation of clinicians, having notably launched the university's first course on the assessment and treatment of eating disorders. Her clinical and academic work is defined by a compassionate, insight driven and narrative-focused approach that empowers both clients and clinicians toward lasting healing and authentic engagement.
Katherine Caldwell, MD, CAQSM is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedics at Washington University in St. Louis. She is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation as well as Sports Medicine. She is Director of the WashU Female Athlete Program, which is a multidisciplinary program intended to address the unique healthcare needs of female athletes.
Kate Bennett, PsyD is a clinical sport psychologist, licensed Way of Champions trainer, and three-time national cycling champion. Before completing her clinical training, Dr. Bennett was an athletic trainer and cycling coach. Throughout her career, she has integrated her extensive athletic background with clinical expertise to support athletes recovering from eating disorders and relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs). Dr. Bennett is the author of Treating Athletes with Eating Disorders and a member of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee Mental Health Directory. She is the founder of Athlete Insight, an outpatient treatment group specializing in the treatment of athletes recovering from eating disorders, and Full Send Consulting, a platform dedicated to reducing the prevalence of eating disorders while cultivating championship team cultures.
I’m a licensed mental health counselor and sport psychology professional committed to supporting student-athletes at the University of Vermont. My work sits at the intersection of mental health, sport performance, and overall well‑being. I specialize in working with collegiate athletes, teams, and coaches to build the mental and emotional skills that drive both performance and personal growth. My clinical background includes specific training in eating disorder treatment for athletes and adult populations, allowing me to support individuals navigating complex challenges with nuance and care.
Colleen Cunningham (she/her) is a Nurse Practitioner in Student Health. She earned her master's degree in Nursing at Simmons College, and her bachelor's degree in Health Policy and Management at Providence College. She is also a certified Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist. She practices from a weight-inclusive lens, focusing on a patient’s overall health and well-being. She enjoys working with students to explore their relationship with food and their body and feels strongly about providing informed, patient-centered, compassionate care. Colleen appreciates living in Vermont for the strong sense of community, support for family centered activities and for the deep connection to the outdoors and nature. Outside of her work at UVM she enjoys spending time with her family and her dog, spending time in the lake or in the mountains, reading, and joyful movement.

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