The purpose of the University of San Diego Scholar-Athlete Wellness Team (SAWT) is to have a multifaceted approach to support scholar-athletes, coaches and administrators in addressing individuals who may struggle with potential issues related to the responsibilities and requirements of being a scholar-athlete. SAWT will facilitate support and provide resources for scholar-athletes through the collaboration of different disciplines and support services within USD Athletics, University of San Diego Student Wellness, team primary care sports medicine physicians, and licensed mental health providers.

Members of the SAWT will collaborate to determine the best course of action for each individual scholar-athlete and his or her specific needs to allow the best opportunity for success. Members of the SAWT involved with each case will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

SAWT members will represent the following areas: 

• Sports Medicine (Eli Bisnett-Cobb, Katherine Harrington, Justine Coliflores)
• Athletics Administrator (Ron Valenzuela)
• Behavioral and Mental Health Services (Christopher Burden or Designee)
• Sport Psychology (Dr. Jeff Jones, Dr. Oretzky)
• Faculty/Staff Rep. (Saundra Tabet)
• Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician (Dr. John Dawkins, Dr. Calvin Wong, Dr. Alexandra Myers)
• Student Health Center Representative (Pamela Sikes or Designee)
• Nutritionist (Kate Machado)

SCHOLAR-ATHLETE WELLNESS SERIES