Five softball and track athletes from Nebraska, Creighton, and UNO join safe, moderated platform supporting girls in sports
OMAHA, Neb., March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SheSports today announced five new collegiate athletes from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Creighton University, and the University of Nebraska Omaha, expanding Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) opportunities for women athletes.
The expansion marks the platform’s first move into softball and track and field — two sports experiencing continued growth and fan engagement but often receiving fewer NIL opportunities than major revenue sports.
New athletes include Ava Kuszak, an All-American infielder at UNL; Avery Barnard, an outfielder at Creighton; Ava Rongisch, an outfielder at UNO; Kelsie Belquist, a sprinter and hurdler at UNL; and Kate Kelly, a jumper at UNO.
With the addition of the new athletes, SheSports now features 16 athletes across volleyball, soccer, basketball, swimming, bowling, softball, and track and field. Since launching in November 2025, the platform has expanded steadily in participation and engagement, with girls submitting questions and interacting with athletes.
SheSports co-founder Lexi Rodriguez said the expansion reflects growing demand from athletes seeking purpose-driven NIL partnerships.
“Women’s sports are growing faster than ever,” Rodriguez said. “But NIL opportunities haven’t always grown at the same pace. This platform helps close that gap by giving athletes meaningful ways to earn while giving back.”
Through the platform, girls can ask athletes questions about confidence, recruiting, academics, performance pressure, and mental health. Athletes respond through short video or written posts in a moderated environment designed to foster encouragement and community.
By compensating athletes for storytelling and engagement, SheSports creates structured NIL opportunities that help female athletes build their brands while supporting the next generation.
The SheSports app is available for free download in the Apple App Store and Google Play.
About SheSports
SheSports is an award-winning digital platform based in Omaha connecting girls ages 8 to 18 with female collegiate and professional athletes through authentic storytelling and shared experiences in sports. Co-founded in 2025 by Lexi Rodriguez, Melanie Krings, Kelly Krings, Connor Orr and Khaiersta Flowers English, the moderated platform allows girls to ask athletes real questions about confidence, identity and life in sports while creating Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) opportunities for female athletes. Learn more at shesports.com and follow @she.sports.inc on Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, and Threads.
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