Meet Our ALG Team

Dr. Jo Hopp has dedicated her career to helping student-athletes succeed both on and off the field. A former NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative and physics professor at the University of Wisconsin–Stout, she created academic and leadership programs that continue to shape Blue Devil Athletics today. Jo has also served nationally as President of the NCAA FAR Association and in developing NCAA leadership programs. Further trained as a Mental Performance Mastery coach and holding a Certificate in Mental Health in Elite Sport from the International Olympic Committee, she brings a unique approach that blends mental performance strategies with academic support to prepare athletes for long-term success.

A former college gymnast at Miami University, Jo understands the student-athlete experience firsthand. Beyond higher education, she has led leadership programs for young women in STEM and worked with nonprofits to bring engaging science education to schools. Her passion remains constant: empowering athletes and students to build confidence, resilience, and leadership for their next chapter.