Before we are student-athletes, we are citizens.
We're asking the NCAA to give players & coaches off on Election Day not just to vote, but to put sports aside momentarily in order to be present in their community.
https://t.co/Za13TLUjnj
FYI: Student-athletes already have a voice on @NCAA Division I Council. In fact, I will be one of two student-athletes on the "primary legislative-making body" next term. I will proudly advocate for student-athletes alongside @brynn_carlson as Vice Chairs of @Div1SAAC
The NCAA Division I Council voted Wednesday to grant a blanket waiver allowing all Division-I transfers to play immediately this year.
https://t.co/ad0Gbe8fXx
2020 is about removing every obstacle between people and their right to vote. That includes student-athletes.
This week the NCAA can #MakeHistoryWithAVote and give all student-athletes Election Day off - not just this year, but every year.
Let's Go.
https://t.co/jy2v2MFqTc
As @carolinehlee of @lionup points out, the @ncaa has done fantastic work leading progress in mental wellness.
We can do the same with voter participation of 18-24 year olds nationally with #AllVoteNoPlay.
We need the American Civic duty of voting protected in the rule book.