The NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar is a three-day professional development experience for current graduate assistants and interns from NCAA member schools, conference offices and affiliate organizations. The program educates, develops and connects early-career professionals and equips participants with tools to accelerate career progression in college athletics.
Why participate?
- Build self-awareness through the DiSC assessment and leadership-focused reflection
- Strengthen critical thinking through experiential learning and a program case study
- Develop practical skills for workplace success, including inclusive leadership and difficult conversations
- Expand your professional network with peers, industry leaders and NCAA national office staff
What participants learn
Through interactive presentations, breakouts and panel discussions, participants explore career pathways, practice real-world leadership skills and return to their roles with practical tools and an expanded professional network.
Eligibility
Applicants must be a current intern or graduate assistant within an athletics department at an NCAA member school, conference office, affiliate organization or the NCAA national office. A bachelor’s degree is required.
Cost
Participants are responsible for travel to and from Indianapolis. The NCAA covers lodging, meals and program materials.
Application questions
Applicants should be prepared to respond to several short-answer questions as part of the application.
