Texas Elite Spartan Antoinette Van Named 2025 WNFC x American Heart Association Player Ambassador

We’re thrilled to share that Antoinette Van, rookie linebacker for the Texas Elite Spartans, has been named a 2025 Player Ambassador as part of the WNFC’s new partnership with the American Heart Association.

This initiative is part of the Nation of Lifesavers campaign, a national movement to raise awareness around heart disease—the number one killer of women—and to increase CPR readiness and education across the country. As a fitness professional and longtime advocate for heart health, Antoinette brings a deeply personal connection to this cause.

Antoinette’s leadership, passion, and commitment to saving lives through education and advocacy make her the perfect fit for this honor. Her journey is a powerful reminder of the real-world stakes behind this campaign.

We’re incredibly proud of the work Antoinette does both on and off the field—and proud of the WNFC for stepping up with this impactful partnership.

Join us in congratulating Antoinette and helping amplify the message that HER heart matters.

Learn more about the partnership and the Nation of Lifesavers initiative at https://newsroom.heart.org/news/the-womens-national-football-conference-supports-womens-health