🏆 2026 Alumni Awards | Distinguished Young Alumni Service Award Congratulations to Michael S. Mabry ’16, recipient of the Distinguished Young Alumni Service Award! A 2016 Christopher Newport University graduate and two-time captain of the men’s lacrosse team, Michael Mabry has dedicated his career to helping student-athletes reach their full potential—both on and off the field. His passion for leadership and personal growth has made him a national voice in student-athlete development and mental performance. As President and Co-Founder of One Play Development, Michael partners with schools, teams, and organizations across the country to foster positive team culture, strengthen mental performance, and develop leaders through sports. A pioneer in incorporating sports psychology into coaching, he has spent the past decade championing a holistic approach to athletic and personal development. Since graduating from Christopher Newport, Michael has mentored more than 10,000 student-athletes,...