Rob Glass, Assistant AD for Athletic Performance at Oklahoma State University, shares how visual training revealed the split-second reaction time of elite athletes like Dez Bryant. By using specialized programs originally designed for fighter pilots, Glass introduced peripheral vision and visual acuity training into athletic development—helping players process information faster, react quicker, and perform at a higher level on the field.
Supporting Student Mental Health & Emotional Well-Being
From anxiety and depression to social media stress and questions of belonging — today’s student-athletes are facing incredible mental stressors. ADs are training coaches, creating referral pathways, supporting injured athletes, and balancing compassion with policy to fight against one of the most complex challenges in modern-day schools.












