Temple University Athletics
Mitchell Nominated For Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
7.21.21 | Football
PHILADELPHIA - Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) announced today nominees for the 2021 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®. Temple quarterback Re-al Mitchell was among the select group of student-athletes nominated for the team.
Throughout last season, Mitchell used his time off the field wisely, participating in a variety of community service events totaling over three dozen hours. Mitchell used this time to develop a relationship with Jaidyn from TEAM IMPACT, as well as participate in physical education classes with elementary school children with the Camden Promise Academy. Among many other community service events, Mitchell worked in conjunction with the Temple Police to service a block around campus as part of a cleanup effort.
Another of the ways he's trying to help is by introducing his teammates to better mental health awareness. He has started regular meetings under the acronym R.A.I.S.E. – Raising Awareness in Student-athletes' mental health Everywhere.
"It's an organization that I wanted to start about mental health. These days you see guys talking about it on social media. We meet once a week and I'll have a slide presentation to get a dialogue started. We have on average 7-10 guys at each session, and it continues to grow."
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team was established in 1992 by the College Football Association, recognizing the extra efforts made by college football players and student support staff off the field. AFCA became the governing body of the award in 1997 and continues to honor college football players who go the extra mile for those in need. Allstate worked to present the award starting with the 2008 season.
The final 22-member team and honorary coach are selected by a voting panel of former Allstate AFCA Good Works Team members and journalists. They look for players who demonstrate exceptional leadership on and off the football field.
