Author Archives: Chris Licameli

Why are Institutions of Higher Education Not Supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement?

Over the past two weeks I have published articles about the racial injustices I witnessed while in higher education as an NCAA coach and the first step towards a solution. After publishing last week’s article, Racism in Higher Education, NCAA Athletics, & NCAA Gymnastics Part 2, I noticed an issue with certain institutions purposely not statingContinue reading “Why are Institutions of Higher Education Not Supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement?”

Racism in Higher Education, NCAA Athletics, & NCAA Gymnastics Part 2

Since the release of my previous article “Racism in NCAA Gymnastics,” I received feedback from many current & former student-athletes, coaches on all levels, friends, family, and strangers. The majority of the responses have been supportive and positive, but there are always going to be detractors and negative responses when speaking out on something likeContinue reading “Racism in Higher Education, NCAA Athletics, & NCAA Gymnastics Part 2”

Racism in NCAA Gymnastics

I spent three years as an Assistant Gymnastics Coach at an NCAA Division I institution from 2016 to 2019. I was fresh out of college with my bachelor’s degree from an extremely diverse university and the youngest full-time NCAA Gymnastics coach in the Nation at 22 years old in 2016. I had joined this programContinue reading “Racism in NCAA Gymnastics”

2020 NFL Draft Preview

Here is my first ten picks in the 2020 NFL Draft, along with a look at where I think some college football stars will land. Be sure to listen to the latest episode of The Nest College Football Podcast with Tony Bono and NFL Draft Analyst Matt Giannettino for the full analysis on these picks andContinue reading “2020 NFL Draft Preview”

How will Society Change Post-Pandemic?

We are living through a time in history that will change the world forever. The current Global Coronavirus Pandemic has forced everyone across the world to stay home. As we all know, many of us have had to shift to working and learning from home over the internet. Unfortunately some have lost their jobs dueContinue reading “How will Society Change Post-Pandemic?”

Liberty University Set to Open Next Week Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

I am no medical expert, but I do have a Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, so I am coming from a place of mastery on the subject of Higher Education when I speak on the following. In an interview Sunday evening with Richmond.com, President Jerry Falwell Jr. stated that up to 5,000+ students andContinue reading “Liberty University Set to Open Next Week Amid Coronavirus Pandemic”

Where Will Tom Brady Sign?

  For the first time ever, Tom Brady is going to be an unrestricted free agent after 20 years with New England Patriots. Brady is the first NFL player to spend 20 years with a single team and then leave for a different team. Now the question is where will he go? Here is myContinue reading “Where Will Tom Brady Sign?”

2020 Summer Olympics Move to 2021?

The 2020 Summer Olympic Games are set to be hosted in Tokyo, Japan on July 24th – August 9th. The current state of society is one that is in no place to host any type of event at this time, but what nobody knows if the world will be ready by July 24, 2020. AccordingContinue reading “2020 Summer Olympics Move to 2021?”

Should NCAA Give Senior Student-Athletes an Additional Year of Eligibility?

Due to the recent news that the NCAA canceled all Winter & Spring sports for the remainder of the academic year, this leaves many sports, programs, and seniors with unfinished seasons and careers cut short. Leaving many seniors not getting the chance for a senior night in multiple sports. The implications that lie ahead whenContinue reading “Should NCAA Give Senior Student-Athletes an Additional Year of Eligibility?”