Find a Mentor

 Browse current and former college athletes and choose the mentor(s) who fit your path.

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Julia Hall

College: Georgetown University
Hometown: Cherry Hills Village, CO
Sport: Field Hockey
Position: Midfield / Forward
Grad Year: 2026
Major: N/A

Riley Lingerfelt

College: Converse University and Louisburg College
Hometown: Winston Salem
Sport: Softball
Position: Pitcher
Grad Year: 2025
Major: Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Management

Skylar Forrest

College: Rome City Institute
Previous Colleges: Fort Hays State University
Hometown: Windsor, ON
Sport: Soccer
Position: Center Mid
Grad Year: 2025
Major: Sports Management

Trinity Koetje

College: Georgetown University
Hometown: Westfield, NJ
Sport: Lacrosse
Position: Defense
Grad Year: 2026
Major: Finance & International Business

Samantha Prusse

College: University of Portland
Hometown: Wilsonville OR
Sport: Cross Country, Track & Field
Position: Track
Grad Year: 2025
Major: MBA- Marketing

Zeeyana Jivraj

College: Youngstown State University
Hometown: Pickering
Sport: Soccer
Position: Goalkeeper
Grad Year: 2022
Major: Biology Pre-Med

Irene Wu

College: Harvard University
Hometown: Newton
Sport: Rowing
Position: Coxswain
Grad Year: 2022
Major: Computer Science + African American Studies

Lucy Nace

College: Georgetown University
Hometown: Wilmington, Delaware
Sport: Lacrosse
Position: Midfield/Draw
Grad Year: 2026
Major: International Business, Language (Spanish), and Culture

Anika Schmied

College: University of Redlands
Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA
Sport: Soccer
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2026
Major: Business Administration

Nicholas Pezzella

College: Georgetown University
Hometown: Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Sport: Swimming & Diving
Position: Breaststroke/IM
Grad Year: 2026
Major: Finance

Mia Heine

College: University of Cincinnati
Hometown: Medina, Ohio
Sport: Cross Country
Position: Distance/ Mid-Distance
Grad Year: 2028
Major: Marketing & Sport Administration

Sam Dracobly

College: United States Naval Academy
Hometown: Seattle
Sport: Lacrosse
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2023
Major: Quantitative Economics

Maya Mor

College: Georgetown University
Hometown: Minnetonka, Minnesota
Sport: Cross Country, Track & Field
Position: Long Distance Runner
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Global Business

Adam Lambert

College: University of Redlands
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Sport: Water Polo
Position: Center Defender
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Global Business

Makayla Hickman

College: Seattle Pacific University
Hometown: Spokane Valley, WA
Sport: Volleyball
Position: Libero/DS
Grad Year: 2028
Major: Nursing

Lily Jamison

College: Georgetown University
Hometown: Wayne, PA
Sport: Field Hockey
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2026
Major: Business Analytics and Economics

Olivia Ty

College: Georgetown University
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Sport: Golf
Position: Golf
Grad Year: 2028
Major: Double Major in Finance and Operations & Analytics

Oona Buckley

College: University of California--Davis
Hometown: Bethesda, Maryland
Sport: Field Hockey
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2028
Major: Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (Econ and Policy Specialization)

Nicole Immoos

College: University of Redlands
Hometown: San Luis Obispo, CA
Sport: Flag Football, Soccer
Position: Goalkeeper, Linebacker, Wide Receiver
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Liberal Studies & Communication Sciences and Disorders

Meghan Economos

College: Loyola University Chicago
Hometown: Wheaton, IL
Sport: Soccer
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2026
Major: Information Systems & Analytics

Mikaela Voinov

College: Duke University
Hometown: Wayne, NJ
Sport: Rowing
Position: Port/Starboard
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Majors in biology & marine science, minor in neuroscience

Logan Kennedy

College: Barton College
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Sport: Lacrosse
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2024
Major: Sports Management/Business Administration

Danicka Miller

College: Harvard University
Hometown: Arlington Virginia
Sport: Soccer
Position: Defender
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Economics

Gabi Juarez

College: Princeton University
Previous Colleges: Boston University
Hometown: Norco, California
Sport: Soccer
Position: Striker
Grad Year: 2022
Major: BA in Sociology; MS in Criminal Justice

Elle McCandless

College: Seattle Pacific University
Hometown: Lehi
Sport: Volleyball
Position: Middle Blocker
Grad Year: 2024
Major: Nursing

Alex Lanier

College: Rome City Institute
Previous Colleges: Barton College
Hometown: Lexington, NC
Sport: Soccer
Position: Center Mid
Grad Year: 2025
Major: Business Administration

Sam Arbaugh

College: St. Lawrence University
Hometown: Owings Mills, MD
Sport: Football
Position: Punter/Kicker
Grad Year: 2028
Major: Public Health and Environmental Studies

Bridget Wilkie

College: University of Notre Dame
Hometown: Bluffton/Toronto
Sport: Golf
Position: Sophomore
Grad Year: 2028
Major: Finance

Lucy Herrick

College: Duke University
Hometown: Chicago
Sport: Rowing
Position: Coxswain
Grad Year: 2028
Major: Political Science

Ethan Gough

College: University of Maryland
Hometown: Owings, MD
Sport: Football
Position: Long snapper
Grad Year: 2026
Major: B.A. Criminal Justice, M.S. Management

Julianna Cogliandro

College: Duke University
Hometown: Manlius
Sport: Lacrosse
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2028
Major: Political Science

Maddy Bante

College: University of Notre Dame
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Sport: Golf
Position: n/a
Grad Year: 2028
Major: Strategic Management - The Mendoza College of Business

Vivian Teeley

College: Duke University
Hometown: Lawrenceville, NJ
Sport: Rowing
Position: 4/5
Grad Year: 2028
Major: Economics

Hannah Ziecik

College: Harvard University
Hometown: Waxhaw
Sport: Softball
Position: Middle infielder
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Economics

Isabella Moreno

College: Duke University
Hometown: Montclair
Sport: Rowing
Position: 7/6/5
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Philosophy/Pre-law

Grace Holstrom

College: Seattle Pacific University
Hometown: Olympia, Washington
Sport: Volleyball
Position: OH/OPP
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Business Administration

Sawyer Brockstedt

College: University of Notre Dame
Hometown: Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Sport: Golf
Position: N/A
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Finance and Political Science

Quinn Whitaker

College: Duke University
Hometown: Wayne, PA
Sport: Lacrosse
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Undecided

Sofia Rossi

College: Harvard University
Hometown: Park Ridge, Illinois
Sport: Volleyball
Position: Outside hitter
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Economics

Jordan Keeley

College: Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Hometown: Saint Peter, Minnesota
Sport: Ice Hockey
Position: Goalie
Grad Year: 2023
Major: Double Major in Biology Pre-Physical Therapy and Leadership, Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership

Ace Van Atta

College: Johns Hopkins University
Hometown: Montclair, NJ
Sport: Fencing
Position: Saber
Grad Year: 2023
Major: Cognitive Science and Psychology

Danny Cohen

College: University of Pennsylvania
Hometown: Solon, Ohio
Sport: Track & Field, Cross Country
Position: Distance Runner
Grad Year: 2021
Major: Neuroscience

Mary Hollensteiner

College: Harvard University
Hometown: Bethesda
Sport: Basketball
Position: Guard
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Psychology

Tristan Newhouse

College: Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham
Hometown: Annapolis, MD
Sport: Football, Lacrosse
Position: Punter / SSDM
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Finance / Minor in Military Operations

Daniel Holbrook

College: Stetson University
Hometown: Riva
Sport: Football
Position: Kicker/Punter
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Health Sciences

Skylar Sheppard

College: Harvard University
Hometown: Park City, Utah
Sport: Skiing
Position: Alpine
Grad Year: 2028
Major: Economics

Peter Schwarz

College: Rome City Institute
Previous Colleges: Barton College
Hometown: Land O' Lakes
Sport: Lacrosse
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2025
Major: Sports Management

Maiya Lester

College: Seattle Pacific University
Hometown: Issaquah, WA
Sport: Volleyball
Position: Outside/Opposite Hitter
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Nursing

Hyrum Hatch

College: Utah State University
Hometown: Cody Wyoming
Sport: Football
Position: LS
Grad Year: 2028
Major: Kinesiology

Christopher DeGroote

College: Susquehanna University
Hometown: Annapolis, Maryland
Sport: Football
Position: Kicker
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Marketing

Sadie Hoch

College: University of Texas at Austin
Hometown: Newport Beach California
Sport: Soccer
Position: Center Mid
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Physical Culture and Sports

Quinn Salazar-Stewart

College: Harvard University
Hometown: Chandler
Sport: Baseball
Position: Catcher/Outfielder
Grad Year: 2028
Major: Applied Mathematics with a focus in Economics

Dylan Sprague

College: Utah State University
Previous Colleges: Saddleback JC
Hometown: Laguna Beach
Sport: Football
Position: Punter
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Psychology/Minor in Biology

Ashly White

College: Duke University
Hometown: Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Sport: Lacrosse
Position: Defense
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Undecided

Charlotte Browne

College: The Ohio State University
Hometown: East Atlantic Beach, NY
Sport: Lacrosse
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2028
Major: Business

Sydney Trout

College: Duke University
Hometown: West Newbury, MA
Sport: Lacrosse
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Biology

Alexa Wohr

College: Harvard University
Hometown: Phoenix Arizona
Sport: Baseball
Position: Catcher/ First Base
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Psychology

Taylor Kuroda

College: University of Oregon
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii
Sport: Soccer
Position: Forward
Grad Year: 2019
Major: Business Administration

Caroline McCullough

College: Duke University
Hometown: Hingham, MA
Sport: Lacrosse
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Economics

Olivia Jones

College: Harvard University
Hometown: Lemoyne
Sport: Basketball
Position: Guard
Grad Year: 2029
Major: N/A

Olivia Torres

College: Harvard University
Hometown: La Mirada, CA
Sport: Softball
Position: Pitcher
Grad Year: 2028
Major: Neurobiology, Global Health and Health Policy

Caeley Goldstein

College: UC Davis, University of Oregon
Previous Colleges: University of Washington
Hometown: Half Moon Bay
Sport: Soccer
Position: Goalkeeper
Grad Year: 2024
Major: Human Development, Public Health Minor

Sophie Sun

College: Harvard University
Hometown: Austin, TX
Sport: Softball
Position: Shortstop
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Applied Mathematics and Economics, Minor in Neuroscience

Victoria Gorman

College: Duke University
Hometown: Wellesley, MA
Sport: Fencing
Position: Saber
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Biology

Temple Landry

College: Stanford University
Hometown: Maple Grove
Sport: Gymnastics
Position: Beam, Floor, Bars
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Management Science & Engineering

Gabriala Jodzis

College: Michigan State University
Hometown: Macomb, MI
Sport: Soccer
Position: Center Midfield
Grad Year: 2023
Major: Human Resources and Labor Relations

Will Adkinson

College: Babson College
Hometown: Chevy Chase, Maryland
Sport: Baseball
Position: SS
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Business

Haley Ferguson

College: University of Michigan
Hometown: Beavercreek Ohio
Sport: Baseball, Softball
Position: pitcher/ utl
Grad Year: 2028
Major: Kinesiology

Kate

College: The Ohio State University
Hometown: Dublin
Sport: Lacrosse
Position: Attack
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Business - Marketing

Madelyn Benjamin

College: Seattle Pacific University
Hometown: Duvall WA
Sport: Volleyball
Position: Middle Blocker
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Exercise Science

Tessani Foster

College: University of Oklahoma
Hometown: Plainfield, Illinois
Sport: Track & Field
Position: Pole Vaulter
Grad Year: 2026
Major: Business

Brandon Sailer

College: College of the Redwoods
Hometown: Scappoose
Sport: Football
Position: Kicker
Grad Year: 2026
Major: Kinesiology

Carter Smith

College: Brown University
Hometown: Jersey City
Sport: Soccer
Position: Full-back
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Mechanical Engineering / Africana Studies

Cara Castro

College: Clemson University
Hometown: Denver, NC
Sport: Cross Country, Track & Field
Position: Distance
Grad Year: 2026
Major: Management with an Emphasis in Business Analytics

Jacob Conover

College: Utah State University
Previous Colleges: BYU, Arizona State University
Hometown: LOGAN
Sport: Football
Position: Quarterback
Grad Year: 2025
Major: MBA in Business Managment

Elle Fair

College: Maryville College
Hometown: Suwanee, GA
Sport: Soccer
Position: Left Back
Grad Year: 2026
Major: Finance/Accounting

Maxine Paholek

College: Boise State University
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
Sport: Track & Field, Cross Country
Position: Steeplechase, 5km
Grad Year: 2022
Major: Business Administration, Entrepreneurship

Micah Veilleux

College: Stevenson University
Hometown: Annapolis
Sport: Football
Position: Kicker
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Business

Owen Scheihing

College: Towson University
Hometown: Towson
Sport: Football
Position: Kicker/Punter
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Sports Management

Zain Hamdani

College: University of Texas at Austin
Hometown: Houston, TX
Sport: Cross Country, Track & Field
Position: Distance
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Business Analytics

Priscilla Barker

College: Hawaii Pacific University
Hometown: Newport Beach California
Sport: Soccer
Position: Center Forward/Center Back
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Communications

Jayla Ponce

College: Augsburg University
Previous Colleges: Fort Lewis College
Hometown: Kuna, Idaho
Sport: Soccer, Flag Football
Position: Forward
Grad Year: 2026
Major: Business Administration & Economics / Master of Business Administration

Braden King

College: Yale University
Hometown: Sacramento, California
Sport: Cross Country, Track & Field
Position: Mentor
Grad Year: 2026
Major: Economics

Darrien Furiness

College: The Ohio State University
Hometown: Yardley, Pennsylvania
Sport: Lacrosse
Position: Defense
Grad Year: 2026
Major: Business-Marketing specialization + Psychology minor

Hana

College: Harvard University
Hometown: Englewood
Sport: Basketball
Position: Wing/Forward
Grad Year: 2028
Major: Neuroscience

Sophia DeNicola

College: University of Michigan--Ann Arbor
Hometown: Saint James, New York
Sport: Lacrosse
Position: Midfield/ Attack
Grad Year: 2023
Major: Political Science/ Business

Aubrey Ramey

College: Valparaiso university
Previous Colleges: DePaul University
Hometown: Jacksonville
Sport: Soccer
Position: Defense
Grad Year: 2024
Major: PR and Advertising

Kenyon Ponce

College: University of Minnesota Morris
Hometown: Kuna, ID
Sport: Soccer
Position: Center Midfielder
Grad Year: 2026
Major: Triple Major: Business, Economics, and Native American Studies

Carly Heidger

College: Loyola Marymount University
Previous Colleges: Samford University
Hometown: Dacula, GA (Now Greenville, SC)
Sport: Basketball
Position: Guard/Forward
Grad Year: 2026
Major: Sociology

Denver Tolson

College: Harvard University
Hometown: Duluth
Sport: Soccer
Position: Goalkeeper
Grad Year: 2026
Major: Government

Kayla Howell

College: Salt Lake Community College
Previous Colleges: Northern Arizona University
Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee
Sport: Soccer
Position: Defensive Midfielder
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Exercise Science

Kevin Spelman

College: South Dakota State University
Hometown: Chesterton
Sport: Football
Position: Athlete
Grad Year: 2025
Major: Accounting/ BSBA

Will McManus

College: University of Richmond
Hometown: Baltimore
Sport: Football
Position: Kicker
Grad Year: 2025
Major: Marketing / business administration

Dakota Howell

College: Utah State
Hometown: Crozet, Virginia
Sport: Football
Position: Linebacker
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Kinesiology

Elly Heine

College: University of Kentucky
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Sport: Track & Field
Position: Distance
Grad Year: 2026
Major: Marketing and Advertising, Psychology

Sasha Ramey

College: Boston University
Previous Colleges: Louisiana State University
Hometown: Jacksonville
Sport: Swimming
Position: Currently a Legal Fellow at Champion Women
Grad Year: 2025
Major: Bachelors in Political Science, Minor in Spanish

Liam Horan

College: Pennsylvania State University--University Park
Hometown: West Chester, Pennsylvania
Sport: Football
Position: Offensive Line
Grad Year: 2028
Major: Advertisement/ Public Relations

Mike Appel Jr

College: Duke University
Previous Colleges: Valparaiso University
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
Sport: Football
Position: Quarterback
Grad Year: 2026
Major: Computer Engineering / Master of Management Studies

Nina DeNicola

College: Lehigh University
Hometown: Saint James, NY
Sport: Lacrosse
Position: Attack
Grad Year: 2026
Major: Finance

Ian Nunez

College: Princeton University
Previous Colleges: Florida International University
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Sport: Soccer
Position: Forward/Midfielder
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Economics

Olivia Orso

College: The Ohio State University
Hometown: Annapolis, Maryland
Sport: Lacrosse
Position: Attack
Grad Year: 2028
Major: Journalism

Hazel Mouhidin

College: Harvard University
Hometown: Saugus, MA
Sport: Swimming & Diving
Position: Butterfly, IM, Free
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Integrative Biology, Pre-Med Track

Kampbell Stone

College: The Ohio State University
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Sport: Lacrosse
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Business Marketing

Mia Abruzzo

College: The University of Georgia
Previous Colleges: N/A
Hometown: Plymouth Meeting, PA
Sport: Swimming & Diving
Position: 200 Fly/ 400 IM
Grad Year: 2025
Major: Management

Colin McDermitt

College: West Liberty University
Hometown: Lusby, MD
Sport: Football
Position: Punter & Kicker
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Zoology & Geography

Sofia Bell

College: University of Oregon
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Sport: Basketball
Position: Guard
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Master of Business Administration, Sports Business

Chloe Fair

College: University of Georgia
Previous Colleges: Harvard
Hometown: Suwanee, GA
Sport: Track & Field
Position: Sprinter & Hurdler
Grad Year: 2026
Major: Environmental Engineering & MBA

James Pouba

College: Valparaiso university
Hometown: LaGrange, IL
Sport: Football
Position: Safety/LB
Grad Year: 2025
Major: Economics

Karlee White

College: Harvard University
Hometown: Burbank, California
Sport: Basketball
Position: Mentor
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Psychology

Madi Brunette

College: Stanford University
Hometown: Seattle
Sport: Gymnastics
Position: Vault, Bars, Floor
Grad Year: 2023
Major: Biology

Shayden Molina

College: University of San Diego
Previous Colleges: College of the Sequoias
Hometown: Hawaii
Sport: Football
Position: Defensive Linemen/ Utilitiy position
Grad Year: 2026
Major: Biology

Grady Kugel

College: Washington University in St. Louis
Hometown: Silver Spring, MD
Sport: Football
Position: Punter/Kicker
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Finance

Jack Ploszay

College: Wake Forest University
Previous Colleges: None
Hometown: Berwyn
Sport: Football
Position: Punter/Kicker
Grad Year: 2028
Major: Business

Ellie Pollion

College: Michigan State University
Previous Colleges: Michigan State University
Hometown: Petoskey, MI
Sport: Rowing
Position: Bow & Coxswain
Grad Year: 2026
Major: Human Resources & Management

Evan Bishop

College: University of Oregon
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Sport: Cross Country, Track & Field
Position: Distance
Major: undergrad: Finance, Supply Chain

Danny sutton

College: University of Maryland--College Park
Hometown: New Hope PA
Sport: Football
Position: Kicker
Grad Year: 2018
Major: Kinesiology

Sebastian Swary

College: Princeton University
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Sport: Soccer
Position: Center Back/Center Mid
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Public and International Affairs

Davina Huang

College: Harvard University
Hometown: Cupertino, CA
Sport: Swimming & Diving
Position: Freshman
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Undeclared

Ryder Hecox

College: Stevenson University
Hometown: Eldersburg, MD
Sport: Football
Position: Kicker/Punter
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Business Administration

Alexa Rokos

College: SBCC
Hometown: Newport Beach
Sport: Flag Football
Position: QB/LB
Grad Year: 2029
Major: Communications

Natalie Block

College: Harvard University
Hometown: Plantation, FL
Sport: Tennis
Position: Women's Tennis
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Economics

Jaiden Riodil

College: University of Redlands
Hometown: Portland Oregon
Sport: Flag Football, Soccer
Position: Forward
Grad Year: 2027
Major: Business Administration

Taylor Nielsen

College: Harvard University
Hometown: Kirkland, WA
Sport: Soccer
Position: Midfield
Grad Year: 2022
Major: Applied Math and Data Science

Not Seeing an Exact Match?

You don’t need an exact match to get meaningful guidance. While we’re always growing our network of mentors, an exact school-and-sport match isn’t necessary to have a valuable conversation. Many of our most impactful calls happen when athletes look just one step further.

Here’s how to find the right fit:

Same School, Different Sport

Athletes from the same college—regardless of sport—can offer powerful insight into:

  • Campus life and academic expectations
  • Athletic department culture and resources
  • Balancing school, training, and competition

 

If you’re trying to understand what it’s really like to be a student-athlete at a specific school, this is often the best place to start.

Competing in the same sport and division means shared experiences, including:

  • Similar recruiting timelines and expectations
  • Comparable training demands and competition levels
  • Honest insight into what it takes to succeed at that level

 

This option is especially helpful if your goal is to understand division-specific recruiting and readiness, even if the school name is different.

 

Refer to our Conversation Guide after you’ve scheduled a call to understand what mentors and mentees can and cannot talk about. This guide applies to both mentors and mentees. It helps keep conversations helpful, safe, and focused on growth and development. 

 

Don’t see your college or sport? Email info@athletesgameplan.org.