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Acknowledgments

The writing of a book such as this requires the input, support, and expertise of many. Even with a core writing team of five authors with varied backgrounds and experiences, a topic as vast and complicated as this book’s necessitates the contributions of many others. We are fortunate to have received input from sixty-four external contributors in the writing of this book. Their experiences, perspectives, and advice played a vital and significant role in the compilation of this book.

We would further like to acknowledge recent Ohio University graduate Kevin Fagin, now with the Cincinnati Reds, for his efforts in supporting the data collection required for this book.

Thank you also to Syracuse University’s Margie Chetney and students Arek Olson and Sierra Shafer, former student-athletes, who helped in the research and reviewing process.

Within the book, the names of the interviewees are noted where they are quoted or where their input was included. The interviewees come from many backgrounds, including former student-athletes, coaches, athletic directors, sport administrators, other professionals, and former professional athletes. All interviewees, along with their sport and school if they are former student-athletes, plus their current title, are listed in Appendix C at the back of the book. We would like to express our most sincere appreciation for their support, time, and expertise, which informed and helped shape this book.

The authors would also like to thank the team at Ohio University Press, particularly Gillian Berchowitz, for their support, informative reviews, and strong push for a high-quality product that can improve the student-athlete experience for all.

Finally, all five of us would like to expressly thank our families, friends, and colleagues who supported the long nights, big pushes, and tough conversations that are always required in the process of writing a book of this nature.