Parents,

Today The Glen-Ed Sports Association (GESA) is excited to announce a comprehensive health and wellness program including the addition of a Health Advisory Board and offering the Advocare product line of world-class nutrition. We made this decision in an effort to increase the awareness and education of our members about how nutrition and weight management supplements can support a good fitness foundation. Click here to read the Glen-Ed Press Release

First, The Health and Wellness Advisor board will consist of Drew Dintelmann ATC, CSCS Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and Dr. Janice Stewart, M.D. Sports Medicine. Because of their experience and knowledge as it relates to fitness, conditioning and injury prevention, Glen-Ed is excited they agreed to join or club and support the athletes and families of GESA.

They will support the club by attending upcoming events for consultations about health and wellness and develop strength, conditioning and flexibility programs to improve performance of the athletes and individuals of the families.

Second, Advocare is a company specializing in weight management, vibrant energy and sports performance. It is focused on increasing the performance of athletes and improving the daily health and well-being of individuals.

In 2015, Major League Soccer announced a multi year partnership with Advocare. Click here to read the MLS press release

Advocare® rehydrate is the official sports drink of Major League Soccer. They selected it because of its superior ability to support the recovery of athletes and active life styles. “Part of the AdvoCare Active Line, Rehydrate provides the necessary nutrients to maintain proper metabolism, delay the onset of fatigue, and hydrate the body by re-establishing electrolyte balance.” To review the nutritional chart comparing Rehydrate to other sports drinks, click here Rehydrate Nutrition Chart

Since proceeds from your purchases go to the Glen-Ed Sports Association, You are welcome to visit our online store at Shop Advocare . We would prefer you set up a personal consultation with one of our advisers to discuss your overall health and wellness goals and how Advocare® can assist you in achieving it. It is a free consultation performed by one of our health advisers. Please send an email to advocareinfo@glenedsocceer.com with your name, phone number and we will contact you.

For more information, please visit our website at www.glenedsoccer.com/advocare or send an email to advocareinfo@glenedsoccer.com.

Thank you.

The Glen-Ed Soccer Association.

Glen-Ed Sports Association Health and Wellness Advisers

Drew Dintelmann graduated from Western Illinois University in 2001 with a degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in athletic training. He became a Certified Athletic Trainer in June of 2001. In 2004 he furthered his credentials by becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists. For the past 15 years Drew has served as the Head Athletic Trainer for Edwardsville High School overseeing 27 varsity sports. Concurrent to his service at EHS, Drew is also a clinical instructor for McKendree University’s athletic training program. Drew also spent time as part of BJC Alton Memorial Hospital’s sports medicine program. During this time Drew worked with athletes from Lewis & Clark Community College, Bluff City Bombers, and other local high schools. He has covered major sporting events such as Prairie State Games, State Games of America, and the USTA Future’s tennis tournament.

Drew began his love for sports and fitness as a high school soccer and track athlete. In college he was a competitive power lifter earning a few school records. During his time as a competitive lifter, Drew learned the important correlation between performance and nutrition. His passion for building healthier, stronger athletes continues today.

Dr. Janiece Stewart is a friendly and engaging board-certified sports medicine specialist serving the St. Louis Metro East communities of Alton and Edwardsville, IL and their surrounding cities. Dr. Stewart received her medical training at Rush University in Chicago, IL where she also completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She then went on to complete another year of training in sports medicine at San Jose-O’Connor Hospital in San Jose, CA. Dr. Stewart is board certified in Internal Medicine.

During her time spent in California, Dr. Stewart was one of the team physicians for San Jose State University as well as the San Jose Earthquakes MLS, San Jose Sharks NHL , and the San Jose Skyrockets ABA team. She currently is the head team physician for Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville as well as Collinsville High School.

Dr. Stewart sees patients of all ages with a myriad of both sport and non-sport related injuries including fractures, sprains, strains, arthritis, and concussions. She also specializes in diagnostic ultrasound, ultrasound guided injections, and nutrition counseling. Her dedication to the well-being of her patients is evident in the care and support she gives them during treatment and long after recovery.