INDIANAPOLIS -- Division II student-athletes now have a powerful new way to tell their story. 

A new component to the Division II Network – D2sa.org – will permit Division II student-athletes the opportunity to define themselves and to interact in a way that has never been done in the NCAA. 

The site, which will act as a complement to the already-existent Division II game-environment and community-engagement sites, will encourage student-athlete blogging and will also facilitate discussions on important matters such as legislation and fund-raising for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. 

The new site is highly visual, relying extensively on photo galleries and a videoplayer. Student-athletes will be encouraged to contribute to the site through stories, blogs, photos and videos. They also will have an opportunity to participate in polls. 

“The student-athletes told us that this is what they wanted,” said Division II consultant Jill Willson, “so this is a website that really is by student-athletes and for student-athletes.” 

Willson said the prototype was vetted with various student-athlete groups, including the national SAAC. It also received positive reviews from Division II sports information directors and the Division II Management Council.