Engaged Athlete Network
The Engaged Athlete Network is a nationwide network of student athletes dedicated to promoting civic engagement within sports. Engaged Athletes participate in civic engagement events, promote voting among peers, and create positive change using their platform.
You will be part of a community of like-minded athletes across the country!
Fellows are expected to:
- Support your team in executing an All Vote No Play Day event
- Attend The Team virtual events and share with your network
- Spread the word on social media to inspire athletes to get involved
- Attend one Engaged Athlete Network meeting per semester
- Promotion on social media and the The Team website
- Build community and connections with like-minded athletes all over the country
- Receive 1-1 support from The Team staff
- Grow your resume and participate in professional development opportunities
Please reach out to us at info@theteam.org with any questions.
As part of our Network, we strive to provide you with unique opportunities to meet and network with athletic leaders, particpate in professional development experiences, and engage with your communty.
- Isa Silva, former Stanford Men’s Basketball player, earned the opportunity to interview Steph Curry for our 2022 Engaged Athlete All-Star meeting.
- Chase Griffin, UCLA Football quarterback, was one of many of our athletes to appear at the iVoted Festival alongside names like Billie Eilish, Lily James, and 3OH!3.
- Elizabeth Ford, former Penn Volleyball Player, was abnle to speak on a panel among athletic leaders, providing insight into civic responsibility for student athletes. She also gave a speech at Philadelphia Vote Early Day event alongside the Mayor.
- You must be a student athlete (college student or graduate student) with play eligibility for the entire academic year. (Reach out to ask about exceptions)
- You must commit to stay strictly nonpartisan in all communication in relation to The Team.
This position is ideal for someone who is excited about civic engagement and how athletic involvement in civic work is important for the future of our democracy.
We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and experience levels. We’re looking for someone who is:
- Interested in the intersection between civic education and athletics. This interest could be demonstrated through academic coursework, work or internship experience, volunteer work, or other lived experiences.
- Eager to take on leadership roles on their team, their campus, and their community.
- Passionate about the mission and vision of The Team.
- Looking to build community across schools, sports, and conferences.
Applications are open throughout the year. You should hear from us within 1-2 weeks of submitting your application.
If you have any questions, please email info@theteam.org.
2022- 2023 Cohort
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Ezinne Abba
UC Berkeley Track & Field Class of 2022, UT Austin Grad Student
Charlee Arthur
Brown Women's Basketball Class of 2025
Ryan Belk
Yale Football Class of 2024
Sam Beskind
Stanford Men's Basketball Class of 2022, Colorado School of Mines 2024
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Cameron Brink
Stanford Women's Basketball Class of 2025
Kyla Bryant
Stanford Gymnastics Class of 2022
Anna Economon
Houston Women's Golf Class of 2024
Kayla Ehrlich
Michigan Rowing Class of 2023
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Elizabeth Ford
Penn Volleyball Class of 2023
Brooke Forde
Stanford Swimming Class of 2021
Chase Griffin
UCLA Football Class of 2023
Caleb Kenney
Holy Cross Men's Basketball Class of 2025
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Hanna Lesiak
Northwestern Volleyball Class of 2022
Austin Lewis
Holy Cross Men's Basketball Class of 2025
Scott McKenzie
Lipscomb Track & Field Class of 2024
Colleen McNamara
Lafayette Lacrosse Class of 2024
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Jonas Munson
Central Arkansas Men's Basketball Class of 2023
Sydney Reed
Wisconsin Volleyball Class of 2024
Felicia Renelus
Brown Track & Field Class of 2022, Berkeley Grad Student
Morgan Rhett
Arizona Track & Field Class of 2023
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Caroline Rickson
Stanford Rowing Class of 2022
Isa Silva
Stanford Men's Basketball Class of 2025
Jalaysiya Smith
USC Track & Field Class of 2025
Akira Kopec
Binghamton Softball Class of 2026
Join the Network
Interested in becoming an Engaged Athlete and joining the Network of incredible athletes all across the country? Apply below! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at info@theteam.org.
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"The most powerful thing we can do is lead by example. When I spoke at City Hall and got introduced as the Penn Volleyball Captain, I could see how excited the young girls in the front row were. To have the opportunity to speak about why I care about civic engagement, which is for them, and to see their faces in the audience having that positive of a reaction, was really powerful."
- Elizabeth Ford, Penn Women's Volleyball
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- Chase Griffin, UCLA Football
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"As student athletes, we have an audience that looks up to us. If they see "Wisconsin volleyball, reigning national champions," registering to vote an voting in November, those kids are going to want to do that too. They will think - 'if they are doing that, then I can too'"
- Sydney Reed, University of Wisconsin Volleyball
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"Being an engaged athlete is acknowledging our value and purpose outside of our sport, and using our voices to help affect real change. As athletes, we have a unique platform where our outreach spans wide. It is important we take advantage of that."
- Charlee Arthur, Brown Women's Basketball
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"Voting is so vital because it holds our country accountable. For me, it is important as an athlete to use my voice in my community to help elect the people that align with my values and to protect the right of all citizens."
- Caleb Kenney, Holy Cross Men's Basketball
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"All students, especially athletes, have an obligation to be active participants in the process of democracy in order to protect our future and shape the world around us. Like sports, democracy is hard work. When we don't vote, we sacrifice our power."
- Kayla Ehrlich, University of Michigan Rowing
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"Thank you so much for reaching out to me. If you hadn't, University of Houston wouldn't be where we are today. All Vote No Play has already had a great impact at UH, so seeing how this will transform nationwide is really exciting."
- Anna Economon, University of Houston Women's Golf
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"Coming together on Election Day with All Vote No Play was an example of American democratic ideals coming to life. With student athletes from different sports, backgrounds, and generations all in one room, we could learn from each other, inspire one another, and believe in the power we all have as citizens."
- Sam Beskind, Stanford Men's Basketball
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"Being an engaged athlete is remembering our identities extend past our sport. We are all part of distinct and diverse communities that we should continue to amplify and uplift. And as athletes, it is such a beautiful experience being able to share those parts of our lives with each other"
- Felicia Renelus, Brown and UC Berkeley Track & Field
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