Sports Medicine and Management Concentration

Whether it be trying out for a team or furthering my nursing education in Germany, Notre Dame instilled a drive in me and gave me the faith to trust my own judgment. I worked very hard at Notre Dame and I took that work-ethic with me into my future. The strong mentality and character traits I learned from NDB prepared me for my career.

Notre Dame Belmont instilled in me a strong sense of resilience and confidence which have been pivotal in navigating the male-dominated sports and media industry. The all-girls environment encouraged me to voice my opinions and assert myself without hesitation—a trait that has been instrumental in my role as a leader in a high-stakes, fast-paced field. The school’s emphasis on comprehensive education and leadership also prepared me to tackle challenges head-on and fostered a can-do attitude that has guided my career trajectory.

When interviewing to work for the San Jose Earthquakes, I found myself on a panel of all male candidates. Because of my education at Notre Dame and beyond, I was the most articulate candidate and held myself with a higher level of professionalism, and I got the job!

The social and curricular aspects of a single gender education at NDB provided an atmosphere that enhanced my learning and socialization experiences. It empowered me with life skills by giving me more responsibility for my education. NDB instilled confidence in me and provided the fundamentals of a strong, well-rounded education that helped me to succeed in my life and career. As an alum and current employee, I'm grateful for the opportunity to interact and act as a role model for students.

What I learned most from NDB was determination and the belief that I could achieve anything I wanted. I studied kinesiology/athletic training in college which at the time was predominantly a profession for men but was starting to see an increase of women joining the profession. At times during my career, I would be the only female amongst a group of all high level collegiate male athletes and coaches, working as the lead healthcare provider for mens' athletic teams. I never felt intimidated or insecure and always earned respect for my professionalism and expertise. I gained so much confidence in myself because of my time at NDB.

When I left my NDB home, I was ready for college. Little did I know how well NDB had prepared me for collegiate life academically, athletically, and for the career choices that I made after college. Even after leaving NDB, the support I received from the faculty, staff, and administration remained the same and still does today. Coming full circle from student to coach, the NDB tiger family has welcomed me home.