🏃🏼‍♀️ Balancing

🎥 Balancing D2 Track, Nursing, and NIL: Lindsey Kownick at University of Tampa

Ever wondered what it takes to juggle track & field recruiting, being a nursing major, and managing NIL deals at a Division II school? Meet Lindsey Kownick, hurdler at the University of Tampa, who breaks it all down in this honest interview with 2aDays.

From tryout standards and exposure tips to mental strategies and daily routines, Lindsey unveils:

Why she chose the University of Tampa

Time standards and yearly roster criteria

Best SMS & ID camps for exposure in track

How to write the right first email to coaches

Juggling post-race rituals, nursing classes, and brand ambassador deals

NIL wins like her Bubbler drink sponsorship

Time management tips for athletes in high-demand majors

This video is perfect for high school track recruits, current D2 athletes, and anyone navigating the balance between school, sport, and personal branding.

👉 Read the full interview on 2aDays: https://www.2adays.com/blog/balancing...

⏱️ Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro: Meet Lindsey
0:45 – Choosing U Tampa & tryout criteria
2:15 – Track time standards & roster system
4:00 – How to get noticed at showcases
5:30 – First contact: emailing coaches
7:00 – Academic, sport & NIL balance as a nursing major
8:45 – NIL deal story: Bubbler partnership
10:00 – Daily routine & time management
11:30 – Traits Tampa coaches look for
12:45 – Final recruiting advice

📌 Hashtags:
#TrackRecruiting #CollegeTrack #D2Athlete #NursingStudent #NILdeals #UniversityOfTampa #Hurdler #TimeManagement #HighSchoolRecruits #2aDaysRecruiting

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