Pittsburgh Volleyball Star Ryla Jones Connects Native American Heritage to Competitive Confidence
For Pittsburgh volleyball standout Ryla Jones, strength comes from a source far deeper than the net. The inaugural Native Student Athlete Summit at the NCAA national office illuminated her Cree
The Psychology of the Post-Game Review: Separating Performance from Personal Identity
The post game review, whether conducted through film analysis with coaches or self reflection after a loss, is a critical component of athletic improvement. However, for student athletes, this process
The Governance of Wearables: Understanding the Policies and Ownership of Athlete Performance Data
The proliferation of wearable technology—from advanced GPS trackers to biometric monitoring apparel—has made athlete performance data a valuable asset. For the student athlete, this creates a complex governance issue: who
The Science of Rest: Optimizing Circadian Rhythms for Peak Academic and Athletic Performance
For the student athlete, peak performance is a direct result of managing the body’s internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm. This 24 hour cycle regulates biological processes like sleep,
The Economics of Attention: How Student-Athletes Monetize Scarcity in a Crowded Digital Market
In the current Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) environment, the currency for student athletes is not simply their athletic skill but their attention scarcity. Economically, attention is a finite resource
A Testament to Grit: Marymount’s Francesca Loiseau Fights Back from Brain Bleed to Return to Collegiate Tennis
When Francesca Loiseau arrived at Marymount (Virginia) for her freshman year, her goal was simple: to improve. Yet, within weeks of starting college, her world was violently upended by a
Beyond Burnout: Combatting Compassion Fatigue in Student-Athlete Leadership
Student-athletes who take on leadership roles, particularly within organizations like the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) or as team captains, often find themselves on the front lines of peer support.
Navigating the Fine Print: Data Privacy and Disclosure Risks in NIL Contracts
The Name, Image, and Likeness era grants student athletes control over their personal brands, but it also exposes them to new complexities surrounding data privacy and contract disclosure. As student
The Psychological Toll of Hyper-Specialization: A Hidden Crisis in Student Athletics
The intense competitive culture of modern college athletics has pushed many student athletes toward sports specialization, the practice of training intensely in a single sport year round at an increasingly
The Transfer of Wealth: Tax Planning in the NIL Era
The Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) landscape has fundamentally changed the financial lives of many student athletes, offering the first opportunity for significant earnings during their collegiate careers. While the