ASA Purpose:
- Providing a communication link between varsity athletes and the athletic administration.
- Encouraging communication and unity among and between varsity athletes and teams.
- Increasing involvement and awareness of athletic programs on campus and in the community.
ASA Best Practices
- Encourage student-athlete engagement and input within athletic departments and conference offices. Invite a wide variety of groups/individuals to ASA meetings, including campus president, Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR), NAIA National Office staff, athletic directors, sports information directors, student affairs leadership, and/or coaches. Promote ASA attendance at national and regional meetings and conferences.
- Enhance Work to enhance student-athlete well-being on campuses. Help establish professional and/or personal development programs for student-athletes. Be an active leader in creating and implementing new ideas.
- Explore options on how ASA and other student-athletes can partner with other groups or participating in community events. Explore ways to partner with local/national organizations to give back and promote team-building as well as leadership opportunities for ASA members.
Indiana University Northwest current ASA Members:
Men's Basketball: Jordan Ireland, Antonio Phillips and Duda Nash
Women's Basketball: Ava Kingery and Gracie Little
Cross Country: Nora Loebbert, Katie Plopper, and Jordan Warnell
Women's Soccer: Ava Haluska and Erin Harrison
Men's Soccer: Gavin Niebel
Volleyball: Lindsey Krueger and Trinitie Lintner
