One of Tennessee athletics’ key behind-the-scenes staffers is leaving the program.

Allison Maurer, who has been the Vols’ sports nutritionist since 2008, is leaving the program, multiple program sources confirmed to GoVols247 on Monday.

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"She just resigned to pursue another opportunity. Nothing more," a Tennessee spokesperson told GoVols247.

The news was first reported by John Brice.

Numerous sources on campus tell me that head nutritionist Allison Maurer is leaving UT athletics. — John Brice (@John_DBrice) June 20, 2016

Maurer, a ubiquitous presence around the program, came to the Vols after five years in a similar position at the University of Colorado. She’s been a key part of the Tennessee program, designing specific plans for each player’s unique dietary needs.

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