06/15/2026
Good luck to all our athletes waiting on their DI calls, texts, and emails.
You have worked incredibly hard on and off the field. But here is a gentle reminder: if you do not get the news you anticipated, it will all work out. I promise you this—because it happened to me. Just not in the sports world.
😘 I sometimes wish my parents had pushed me toward sports; I think I could have been a great athlete with the right training and passion. But that wasn't my path. While I wasn't part of that small percentage of college athletes, I still had to throw my hat into a fiercely competitive arena: the dietetic matching process.
Defying my college counselor's advice, I put all my eggs in one basket. I submitted just one application for a coveted, paid post-college rotation with the State of Delaware. Turns out, you had to already be a state employee to even be considered. I was not.
😭 I was the only one in my class who didn't get an internship.
That was a brutal day. I still showed up and cheered my classmates on during their selection announcements, but inside, I was absolutely devastated. I sobbed, I couldn't sleep, and I felt like all my hard work meant nothing.
But then, something magical happened. 🪄
After nights of tears and fearing my future as a dietitian was over, several incredible schools reached out to me (huge shoutout to my wonderful professors who supported me!). They had unfilled vacancies and they wanted me. Elite programs like Johns Hopkins were suddenly on the table. I literally had my pick!
Ultimately, I chose a rotation closer to home that was much more affordable. Missing out on that first selection allowed me to avoid massive debt and choose the exact future I wanted. It was the absolute best "unfortunate event" that ever happened to me.
If tomorrow brings disappointment, remember this is just one chapter:
There are plenty of college clinics in your junior year where you can meet coaches and players.
Look at the big picture: Make sure the school actually fits your academic and life goals.
Keep an open mind: You might find your perfect fit at a D2 or D3 school you never even considered!
Sending so much love and support to our athletes. Your journey is just getting started!
