Alliance of Athletes
The Alliance of Athletes is a student-led organization within Vincennes University Athletics, consisting of two representatives per team, appointed by their head coaches. Guided by the Director of Athletics, the Alliance serves as the unified voice of Trailblazer student-athletes—providing leadership, promoting campus and community engagement, advocating for student needs, shaping policies, and strengthening the connection between athletics, the University, and the Vincennes community.
Purpose
- Provide a unified student-athlete voice within the Athletic Department.
- Offer feedback and recommendations on policies and procedures.
- Build leadership skills through discussions, activities, projects, and guest speakers.
- Encourage support and participation at campus events.
- Foster camaraderie and support across all athletic programs.
- Organize and participate in community engagement projects.
- Promote a positive image of Trailblazer student-athletes.
Goals
- Build connections across campus through active involvement in University life.
- Advocate for the needs and concerns of student-athletes in collaboration with Athletics administration.
- Prepare members with leadership skills that last beyond their playing careers.
The Alliance of Athletes gives every Trailblazer a voice and a seat at the table, uniting athletics, the University, and the community to create an experience that inspires success and leaves a lasting impact.
2025-26 Team Representatives
- Jaret Phillips-Sophomore-Baseball
- Palmer Schiff-Freshman-Baseball
- Jae Thomas-Redshirt Freshman-Men's Basketball
- Drae Vasser-Redshirt Freshman-Men's Basketball
- Zion Hayes-Sophomore-Women's Basketball
- Selena Wilson-Freshman-Women's Basketball
- Cadyn Coddington-Freshman-Men's Bowling
- Tad Harvey-Sophomore-Men's Bowling
- Lenea Elliott-Sophomore-Cheer
- Josh Smith-Sophomore-Cheer
- Lane Connaway-Sophomore-Men's Cross Country
- Evan Dailey-Freshman-Men's Cross Country
- Sara Belgacem-Sophomore-Women's Cross Country
- Alexis Hale-Sophomore-Women's Cross Country
- Cameron Chattin-Freshman-Men's Golf
- Brock Naile-Sophomore-Men's Golf
- James Howard-Freshman-Men's Track & Field
- Bryce Peak-Sophomore-Men's Track & Field
- Shelby Burke-Freshman-Women's Track & Field
- Greer Hardin-Freshman-Women's Track & Field
- Rylee Edwards-Sophomore-Women's Volleyball
- Brooklyn Summers-Sophomore-Women's Volleyball