Healthy Mind and a Healthy Lifestyle
The environment that I came into at UND was extremely welcoming and allowed me to be more comfortable in being myself and open up in ways I haven’t before.
Katelyn Neumayer, ’27
Hometown
Lincoln, Nebraska
Area of Study
Dietetics (Accelerated Master’s program), Coaching minor
Athletic Program & Position
UND Softball, Utility Player
Favorite Area of Campus
My favorite building is either the Memorial Union or the Chester Fritz Library. They are beautiful buildings that allow me to get out of my house and go somewhere quiet to focus on my work. Those favorites might be overruled by the new Albrecht Field when that facility is finished!
Academic Highlight
I have enjoyed modifying recipes for a healthier lifestyle and being able to share that information with classmates, friends, and family. I have learned the importance of properly fueling my body as a student-athlete to improve my performance. Knowing that I can be someone who helps others reach their health goals fuels my passion for dietetics.
Community Involvement
I am on the executive board for The Hidden Opponent (THO), which is a group of student-athletes who focus on improving mental health for their peers. This is especially important to me because I lost a good friend and teammate due to her battle with mental health during my senior year of high school. Continuing to share her story and information about mental health has helped me overcome trauma and open the eyes of others within our community. I was fortunate enough to be recognized as a Campus Captain for THO, which allows me to collaborate with other captains from across the country.
Biggest Athletic Accomplishment
My favorite softball moment so far was hitting a three-run home run against NDSU that helped us win game three of that weekend series and sweep the Bison at home! I was so proud of my teammates that weekend and the performance we had as a group.
Future Goals
I plan on becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and work as a dietitian in either sports or pediatrics. I hope to coach softball in the future as well.
Before coming to UND, Neumayer had a standout high school career in Nebraska, where she set the state record with three home runs in a single game. She finished her high school career with more than 60 total home runs.
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