Empowering Student Athletes: Phillip Haynes III on Development, Balance, and Support Programs at UNLV
Phillip Haynes III, Director of Student Athlete Development at UNLV, shared his journey from playing football at UNLV to working in student athlete development. He highlighted the Empower Her program funded by the Diana Bennett family foundation, aimed at women student athletes and allies. Haynes emphasized the importance of balancing academics, athletics, and personal development, and discussed challenges like scheduling conflicts. He also mentioned collaborating with various campus departments and engaging alumni. Haynes stressed the need for financial literacy and mental health support, noting upcoming events to address these issues. He advised students to make connections early and to fail early to learn and grow.
