When the URI men's soccer players need help in the classroom they have no further to look than their Academic Advisor, Nicole Poloski. Nicole begins her seventh year working with the University of Rhode Island Academic Support Team in 2011-12.

A 2001 graduate of Providence College, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing. During her four years with the Friars, she played field hockey under her maiden name, Nicole LaBranche. The year following her undergraduate graduation, she received her Masters of Education in Counseling from Providence in 2002.

A native of Cumberland, R.I., Poloski graduated from Cumberland High where she had a standout field hockey career. She is responsible for advising the men's soccer team as well as other Rhody student-athletes throughout the academic year. Nicole assists the in class selection, monitors academic progress, gives recommendation for tutoring or other academic based services as well as monitors study hall hours. She also works with the Rhody baseball and women's basketball teams.

updated: 6/27/11