From Athlete to Advocate: Nicolle Skoien's Journey

About this episode

Nicolle Skoien shares her transition from a Division 1 basketball player to an academic advisor, discussing challenges in athletics and the importance of preparing for life after sports.

In this episode, Nicolle Skoien shares her journey from being a Division 1 basketball player to becoming an academic advisor and counselor for student-athletes. She discusses the challenges faced during her athletic career, the importance of preparing for life after sports, and how the DISC assessment can enhance team dynamics. Nicolle also addresses current issues in the athlete community, including the impact of NIL regulations and the balance between family life and sports involvement.

People in this episode

Guest: Nicolle Skoien

Topics covered

• athletics
• academic advising
• NIL regulations
• team dynamics
• life after sports

Keywords

• athlete advocacy
• student-athletes
• DISC assessment
• family life
• sports involvement

Mentioned in this episode

Products: DISC assessment

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