Dover, Del. - (June. 22, 2023) – Delaware State University has announced a multi-year agreement with Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer, Super Bowl Champion, Black College Hall of Fame member and HBCU graduate Donald Driver to bring Driven Elite to the Delaware State University Athletic Department. Driven Elite at DESU will offer cutting edge sports specific performance and wellness programs for all 19 Men's and Women's sports programs. Driven Elite's team of specialists will be dedicated to centralizing resources for the student-athletes and offer next level comprehensive programming. The focus won't only be on strength and conditioning, but is also inclusive of nutrition and mental health wellness focused on the whole student-athlete. Driven Elite's whole student-athlete programming is one of a kind offered exclusively at DESU.
Green Bay Packers' all-time leading receiver, "Dancing with the Stars" television show champion and New York Times Best Selling Author, Driver is the owner of Driven Elite Fitness & Health. The
company specializes in life-changing athlete training programs to fit high school, collegiate, and professional athletes.
"I am excited to bring this award-winning training experience to Delaware State University. I am especially excited because Delaware State is an HBCU, which is something I care deeply about.
I'm an HBCU graduate and I earned my way into the NFL with minimal resources available to me. I'm striving to provide a broad platform for the DESU student-athletes to have stellar collegiate experiences by providing top notch performance training, stress and mental health management training, specialized nutrition programming, and holistic wellness." said President
and CEO, Donald Driver.
Director of Athletics, Alecia Shields-Gadson says, "I look forward to embarking upon this new chapter for the department partnered with Driven Elite. This next phase for us aligns perfectly with Delaware State's vision of being the most progressive HBCU in the country."
About Delaware State University
Delaware State University is a historically black university located in Dover, Delaware. With a rich legacy dating back to its establishment in 1891, DESU has evolved into a vibrant institution
offering comprehensive educational opportunities. Committed to academic excellence, DESU provides a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines,
including business, education, agriculture, science, and technology. The university emphasizes a student-centered approach, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that promotes
intellectual growth and personal development. DESU also prides itself on its strong research initiatives, community engagement, and commitment to social justice, equipping students with
the knowledge, skills, and values to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world.
