A gust of wind blew damp autumn leaves across Forest Mackenzie's feet as he began his stretching. Mackenzie planted his right foot firmly on the ground and gingerly stretched the ankle of his left. His left calf muscle was noticeably smaller than the right. It will take some time for them to be the same size again.

As students get used to the new normal at the University of New Hampshire this fall, athletes face an even larger adjustment. Athletes can normally count on the structure of a season and the support network that a team provides. The COVID-19 pandemic has taken that away this fall and UNH's student-athletes now must adapt to unprecedented circumstances.