Princeton University Athletics
The Student-Athlete Experience at Princeton
THE STUDENT-ATHLETE EXPERIENCE AT PRINCETON
Princeton Athletics is committed to providing an environment of vigorous support for the student-athlete experience. The mission of Education through Athletics and Competitive Excellence reflects Princeton student-athletes’ pursuit of high performance as they Achieve, Serve and Lead. Through collaboration across campus and beyond, Student-Athlete Services builds a Team around the Team. The values are to Be A TIGER: to be accountable and team-oriented, to have integrity, and to be growth-minded, engaged, and respectful.
THE STUDENT-ATHLETE EXPERIENCE STAFF
Guided by the vision of Ford Family Director of Athletics John Mack, the Student-Athlete Experience staff work to ensure that Princeton Athletics coaches and student-athletes have the support they need to Achieve, Serve and Lead at the highest level. The Student-Athlete Experience is closely linked to the residential college system, the Assistant Dean for Academic-Athletic Affairs in ODOC, and all of the many support services available to all Princeton students. The Student-Athlete Experience staff can highlight and reinforce the University resources, supporting coaches and student-athletes in accessing necessary relationships and opportunities, and encouraging all student-athletes to make the most of their academic and athletic experiences.
Guided by the vision of Ford Family Director of Athletics John Mack, the Student-Athlete Experience staff works to ensure that Princeton Athletics coaches and student-athletes have the support they need to Achieve, Serve and Lead at the highest level. The Student-Athlete Experience/Compliance team includes:
Allison Rich, Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator
Kelly Widener, Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance
Jess Deutsch, Associate Director, Student-Athlete Services
Nancy Donigan, Compliance Assistant
Jason Gallucci, Associate Director of Athletics, Princeton Tiger Performance
Student-athletes are always welcome to share their experiences with, or seek support from the Student-Athlete Experience team. The Student-Athlete Experience is overseen by Senior Associate Director of Athletics/SWA Allison Rich. Resources to support the Student-Athlete Experience can be found here.
Compliance
The Compliance office is staffed by Associate Director of Athletics Kelly Widener, and Compliance Assistant Nancy Donigan. Compliance staff assist with any questions and concerns related to eligibility and compliance with NCAA and Ivy League policies and practices, answering questions in a timely manner and assisting student-athletes as they work toward their goals. For Princeton Athletics, the Compliance staff also manages the NCAA Special Assistance Fund which provides funding to assist student athletes with special financial needs. In order to qualify for funds, student-athletes must be eligible to receive a federal Pell Grant in their Princeton financial aid package. Contact Nancy Donigan at ndonigan@princeton.edu with any questions. The Compliance office also supports the Varsity Student-Athlete Advisory Council and the Student-Athlete Wellness Leaders.
Student-Athlete Services Student-Athlete Services
Student-Athlete Services is staffed by Associate Director, Jess Deutsch. This office reinforces the many resources available at Princeton for all students, building the Team Around the Team for student-athletes and coaches. Student-Athlete Services collaborates with Princeton Tiger Performance and other campus partners to support Education Through Athletics and Competitive Excellence. This office works closely with the Assistant Dean for Academic-Athletic Affairs to oversee the Princeton Athletics Fellows program, provides liaison to student-athlete affinity groups and Student-Athlete Wellness Leaders, and collaborates with campus partners to foster engagement, high performance and wellness for student-athletes. At the conclusion of each competitive season, Student-Athlete Services administers a Student-Athlete Survey, collecting anonymous, aggregated feedback for coaches and administration about the athletic and academic experience at Princeton.
Princeton Tiger Performance
PTP is directed by Jason Gallucci, Director of Performance. PTP is a values-based, holistic performance model with a mission to prepare student-athletes to Achieve, Serve, and Lead in all areas of their lives; and to provide leadership to the larger University community around health and wellbeing. PTP is built upon the premise that values drive behaviors; behaviors in the moment define culture; and team culture drives performance; especially as related to strength and conditioning, sport psychology, nutrition, athletic medicine and leadership development. PTP collaborates closely with Athletic Medicine, Counseling and Psychological Services, University Health Services, and other campus partners in order to support peak performance and wellbeing for student-athletes in all aspects of their lives.
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