Academic Support Staff

Stratton Foster Academic Center
Vanderbilt University
Department of Student Athletics
2601 Jess Neely Drive (McGugin Center)
Nashville, TN 37212

Elizabeth Wright

Director of Academic Support and Academic Counselor
615.322.0795
elizabeth.wright@vanderbilt.edu
B.A. in American Studies, University of Virginia;
M.F.A. in Writing and Literature, University of Virginia.

Has worked as a textbook, science and medical editor in Charlottesville and New York City, and as a grant writer for the University of Virginia and VU Medical Centers . . . Has written a novel and has published two books of nonfiction as well as two dozen articles and short stories . . . Writing tutor in 25 subjects at Vanderbilt . . . Has worked in the Stratton Foster Academic Center since September 1999 as a tutor, Tutor Coordinator, Academic Counselor, Writing Specialist, and most recently Director of Academic Support.

Team: Football

Nate Bell

Academic Counselor
615.343.4064
nate.bell@vanderbilt.edu
B.A. in Psychology, Wabash College;
M.S. in Sport and Exercise Psychology/Sport Administration, Ball State University.

Has previously worked in the Athletic Academic Support Offices at the University of Illinois and Ball State University…Was a four-year member of the Wabash College basketball team, earning various athletic and academic awards....Originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Teams: Women's Bowling, Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Women's Swimming and Diving

Katie Feyes

Academic Counselor

615.343.4821
katie.feyes@vanderbilt.edu
B.S. in Leisure/Sport Management and Business, Elon University;
M.S. in Sports Administration, Austin Peay State University.

A native of Columbus, Ohio . . . Has previously served as an Athletic Academic Counselor at the University of Nevada and Austin Peay State University . . . Was a four-year letter winner in volleyball at Elon University, earning numerous academic awards.

Team: Baseball

Sterling Frierson

Academic Counselor

615.936.7518

sterling.frierson@vanderbilt.edu

B.S. in Health and Exercise Science, Furman University;

M.S.S. in Sport Management, United States Sports Academy;
Ed.S. in Educational Administration and Supervision, Tennessee State University.

Worked as a teacher, football coach and track coach in Lexington, SC....played football under Coach Bobby Johnson while at Furman University, helping the team win two Southern Conference championships and an appearance in the National Championship title game...hails from Bishopville, South Carolina.

Teams: Football, Women's Soccer

Eugene Henderson

Academic Counselor

615.343.2686

eugene.henderson@vanderbilt.edu
B.S. in Health and Exercise Science, Middle Tennessee State University;
M.S. in Sport Management, Middle Tennessee State University.

Prior to joining the Academic Support team, Eugene worked in the Vanderbilt Athletics Ticket Office and currently serves on the Vanderbilt Athletics Diversity Committee...from Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Teams: Football, Lacrosse

Christy Hogan

Academic Counselor

Tutor Coordinator
615.322.4024
christy.hogan@vanderbilt.edu

B.A. in Studio Art and Education, University of Richmond;
M.S. Ed. in Secondary Education, Indiana University.

Four-year starter in both field hockey and lacrosse at the University of Richmond ... Started as an Assistant Lacrosse Coach at the University of Notre Dame prior to becoming an Academic Counselor for the football, softball, and women's soccer teams at ND ... originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia.

Teams: Women's Basketball, Men's Tennis, Women's Tennis

Max-Maurice Martin

Academic Counselor
615.343.0699
max.martin@vanderbilt.edu
B.S. in Criminal Justice, South Carolina State University;
M.A. in Criminal Justice, Tennessee State University.

Originally from Charleston, South Carolina. . . . Has previously worked as a Crisis Counselor at the Oasis Center . . . Married to Kimberly Martin and has a son, Mason.

Teams: Men's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Women's Track & Field

Academic Support for Student-Athletes | Vanderbilt University
Department of Student Athletics | 2601 Jess Neely Drive | Nashville, TN 37212
Phone (615) 343-0444