MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis Athletics continues to add to its student-athlete welfare offerings with the addition of Dr. Yarlie R. Nicolas, LMFT as Assistant Athletic Director, Mental Health & Sports Performance. Dr. Nicolas has over 10 years of clinical experience working in education, private practice, corporate training, organizational leadership, crisis intervention and community mental health.
"We are thrilled to add someone of Dr. Nicolas' caliber to our athletic department," University of Memphis Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Laird Veatch said. "Feedback from our student-athletes and coaches helped identify mental health services as one of our highest priorities, and Dr.