Education: Earned a Master of Science in Sport Management (University of Michigan, 2019) and a Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management (Wichita State University, 2018).
Professional Achievements: Coordinated Mental Health First Aid training with the University Counseling Center to best support coaching students (The Florida State University). Created a roster management protocol to actively track student success (The Florida State University). Researched student-athlete mental health access barriers to promote help-seeking behaviors (2019); Researched the impacts of gender norms on student-athlete welfare (2018); Aided in organizing the 2017 NCAA DI Volleyball Tournament First and Second rounds in Wichita, KS (2017).
Favorite quote: “I shouldn’t bring an umbrella to a brainstorm, so I appreciate you getting the ball rolling, Nate.” -Ted (Ted Lasso)
Favorite place in Tallahassee: Lafayette Heritage Trail, VeneBites
Favorite aspect of coaching: Listening to students’ passions and witnessing the discovery of their academic, professional, and personal purposes.
Advice to Students: “Don’t you dare settle for fine.” -Roy (Ted Lasso)