Episode 145: Interview with Associate AD/Student-Athlete Enhancement Director Alyssa Gates

In this episode, we sit down with Alyssa Gates, Associate AD and Director of Student-Athlete Enhancement at Marist University. Alyssa worked at Marist during Andy and Keith’s playing careers and brings valuable insight into how colleges support student-athletes both academically and personally.   We dive into the academic side of the recruiting process — what families should look for when evaluating schools, how student-athletes can quickly develop time-management skills, and the common pitfalls to avoid during your first year. Alyssa also shares what types of workshops, career preparation resources, and support services colleges provide, plus tips for navigating classroom expectations and academic challenges throughout your college journey. Follow us on Instagram and Youtube: @emdbaseball Presented by Kali Gloves - www.kaligloves.com Chapters (00:00:02) - Kevin Smith's Gloves(00:01:12) - Marist University Student Athlete Well-being(00:10:01) - How to Get Out of College With a Plan(00:18:33) - Marist Coach on Student Athletes(00:28:04) - Faculty members on Student Athletes(00:35:01) - Marist Baseball Team Member on the Field(00:39:13) - Marist Athletics: Virtual Classes, Remote Learning(00:44:15) - How To Deal With Parking Tickets(00:44:56) - Marist College Recruiting Family Questions(00:52:29) - Do Student Athletes Need Academic Assistance?(00:58:42) - Marist Student Athlete Development(01:04:37) - Andy and Alyssa on Their Phones(01:06:57) - Athletes: Take the Morning Class