The Athletes' Voice • December 5, 2024
I always imagined myself competing in sport at a high level – but it took me awhile to figure out that I was fit to take my talents south of the border. My name is Hayley Manners and I’m a division 1 track and field athlete at the University of Central Florida, and this is […]
The Athletes' Voice • November 11, 2024
My name is Ariana Daley, and I competed on the Clemson Track and Field Team for nearly two and a half years before medically retiring and hanging up the spikes for good. My journey through college was anything but orthodox. Recruited after COVID hit, I joined as a preferred walk-on at my dream university, surrounded […]
The Athletes' Voice • October 10, 2024
My name is Gianna Ortiz, and I’m a gymnast at Rutgers University. This is my journey of overcoming injuries and the importance of mental health in sports. I’ve been doing gymnastics since I was two years old. My dad was in the military, which meant we moved around a lot, but no matter where I […]
The Athletes' Voice • September 23, 2024
From the Athlete: “If I had access to these resources, my journey might have looked very different. And that’s why I’m advocating for these changes—so that future athletes don’t have to face these challenges alone. To any high school athlete considering collegiate sports, my advice is simple: Don’t just chase the big names or conference […]
The Athletes' Voice • September 22, 2024
Hi everyone, my name is Youmie Jean Francois, I’m the founder of Flex-N-Fly, a travel wellness company that provides stretching, yoga and relaxation classes at the airport for anxious travelers. I am so excited to share with you some great tips to help you stay on top of your game mentally and physically while you […]
The Athletes' Voice • September 6, 2024
My name is Alika Crawford. I am a sprinter at the University of North Texas, and this is my story of a walk-on turned scholarship Collegiate Athlete. Growing up, I was always involved in sports. I participated in running clubs, ballet, gymnastics, soccer camps, volleyball, and basketball. Sports have always been a part of my […]