Adrian Dowell Discusses Supporting Student-Athletes in the Nebraska Examiner

The NCAA has introduced the "holistic student-athlete benefits model," which requires Division I institutions to provide support in areas such as medical care, life skills development, career counseling, mental health, nutrition, and more, starting in 2024. The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is proactively exceeding these standards and enhancing the support for its student athletes, including the introduction of micro-credential programs and collaborations to address their physical and mental health needs.

Adrian Dowell, vice chancellor for athletics at UNO, authored an article in the Nebraska Examiner to discuss UNO's efforts to support the well-being of Maverick student-athletes.

“Our physical and mental health support of Maverick student-athletes goes further. Thanks to external support, we have recently onboarded a nutritionist and sport psychologist. We’ve also partnered with UNO’s Division of Student Life and Wellbeing to embed a mental health therapist to launch a new support operation, giving our players a resource for treatment, screening, training and education surrounding mental health and nutrition,.” wrote Dowell.

“We are committed to supporting the physical, mental and intellectual wellness of our Mavericks in a way that nurtures their success in the classroom, competition and to build future leaders for our community.”

To read the full article and learn more about UNO's initiatives to support the overall well-being of all Maverick student athletes, visit the Nebraska Examiner.