Allstate and NACDA unveil first-ever fall Good Works Team nominees

NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allstate and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) today announced the 128 student-athlete nominees for the inaugural Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Fall), recognizing male and female student-athletes across all divisions and sports who go above and beyond in their commitment to community service, academic achievement and athletic performance.

“These student-athletes represent the kind of leadership that strengthens communities across the country and prove that purpose and impact go hand in hand with athletic excellence,” said Elizabeth Brady, Allstate’s chief marketing, customer and communications officer.

Meet the nominees

The 2025 Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Fall) nominees represent seven collegiate sports, including soccer, volleyball, cross country, field hockey and water polo. Nominees and their primary community service causes include:

• Scotty Coleman: Johns Hopkins University | Men’s Soccer | STEM Education
• Claire Curtsinger: University of Cincinnati | Women’s Cross Country | Youth & Community Initiatives
• Ben Liscum: Penn State University | Men’s Soccer | Youth & Community Initiatives
• Taylor O’Brien: UNC Wilmington | Women’s Soccer | Adaptive Sports & Inclusion
• Hannah Miller: University of Findlay | Women’s Volleyball | Youth Sports Education
• Amalia Preece: Boston University | Field Hockey | Healthcare Access & Equity
• Lucille Sugarman: College of DuPage | Women’s Soccer | Community Hunger
• Will Ryan: University of Iowa | Men’s Cross Country | Pediatric Cancer Care
• Breana Thompson: University of Texas | Women’s Soccer | Homelessness Rehabilitation & Advocacy
• Grace Van Niel: Ursuline College | Women’s Volleyball | Mental Health Awareness

A distinguished selection committee of athletics directors, former athletes and industry leaders will choose the final 20-member team — 10 female and 10 male student-athletes — set to be announced August 26. One student captain will also be named to represent the group. Click here to view the full list of nominees for the 2025 Allstate NACDA Good Works Team (Fall).

Expanding recognition across all sports

Announced in December, the Allstate NACDA Good Works Team recognizes 60 student-athletes annually across fall, winter and spring seasons, surpassing more than 500 nominees during its first year. Among the honorees are student-athletes like Penn State golfer Jami Morris, who launched Hit Fore Hope, a cancer research fundraiser, and Auburn gymnast Sophia Groth, who supported student parents through nonprofit advocacy with Baby Steps – both recognized as team captains for their leadership and dedication.

About the Allstate NACDA Good Works Team

The Allstate NACDA Good Works Team was established in 2024 to recognize male and female student-athletes across all collegiate sports and divisions for their leadership in community service, academics and athletics. Building on the legacy of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, which has honored college football players since 1992, this expanded initiative highlights the impact of student-athletes who go beyond the game to serve others.

About NACDA

Now in its 61st year, NACDA is the professional and educational Association for more than 24,000 college athletics administrators at more than 2,300 institutions throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. NACDA manages 19 professional associations and four foundations. In addition to virtual programming, NACDA hosts and/or has a presence at seven major professional development events in-person annually. The NACDA & Affiliates Convention is the largest gathering of collegiate athletics administrators in the country. For more information, visit www.nacda.com.