[M T]

That proposed policy didn't specify the parents.  It could be an older sibling, a close aunt/uncle, a best friend, a high school coach, a romantic interest?
It is clear that the student could decline that assignment.

Some things I would suggest: 
1. Stop thinking about this for student-athletes.  All young adults could use such a volunteer policy.  The original quote here did not limit the policy to student-athletes.
2. The policy should require notification of the advocate when they are assigned or de-assigned.  Their acceptance of the assignment is a must.  That also assures that contact is possible.
3. I would wait 3 months into the freshman year before the assignment is made.  That allows the student to step away from always being under any so-called helicopter parent.
4. Some thought needs to be given as to who has access to knowing the assigned person?  Is it public information or private?  Is there a bureaucracy or can the medical center quietly do it?  A dorm counselor?  A coach?  A roommate?  The campus cops?  The municipality cops?
5. I would suggest that two names be given.  Imagine if the student is having problems with the individual named on the list (a romantic interest; any other that might be the source of the pressures).

I think it is a reasonable idea.  I probably would have signed up for it, naming my parents.

[M T]

That proposed policy didn't specify the parents.  It could be an older sibling, a close aunt/uncle, a best friend, a high school coach, a romantic interest?
It is clear that the student could decline that assignment.

Some things I would suggest: 
1. Stop thinking about this for student-athletes.  All young adults could use such a volunteer policy.  The original quote here did not limit the policy to student-athletes.
2. The policy should require notification of the advocate when they are assigned or de-assigned.  Their acceptance of the assignment is a must.  That also assures that contact is possible.
3. I would wait 3 months into the freshman year before the assignment is made.  That allows the student to step away from always being under any so-called helicopter parent.
4. Some thought needs to be given as to who has access to knowing the assigned person?  Is it public information or private?  Is there a bureaucracy or can the medical center quietly do it?  A dorm counselor?  A coach?  A roommate?  The campus cops?  The municipality cops?
5. I would suggest that two names be given.  Imagine if the student is having problems with the individual named on the list (a romantic interest; any other that might be the source of the pressures).

I think it is a reasonable idea.  I probably would have signed up for it, naming my parents.