The NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum includes select coaches and administrators who serve as facilitators to support and enhance the four-day student-athlete program. Facilitators guide small-group discussions, help participants reflect on their leadership styles and experiences, and model strong leadership throughout the program.

Who's Eligible

To be eligible to serve as a facilitator, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must have participated in the NCAA Effective Facilitation Workshop
• Must be employed at an NCAA member school, conference office or the NCAA national office

Responsibilities of Facilitators

Facilitators play a key role in creating a meaningful learning environment for student-athletes. Responsibilities include:

• Leading small-group (“color team”) discussions
• Supporting personal reflection and leadership development activities
• Modeling positive communication and teamwork
• Helping foster a supportive and inclusive program environment
• Being fully present and engaged in all program sessions

What Past Facilitators are Saying

“The SALF program was a holistic experience that challenged me as an administrator to continue making a daily impact on our student-athletes’ lives. The amount of time and effort you put into this program will directly impact you, and once you complete the journey you will have a life-changing experience you will never forget.

My color team group was unlike anything I could have imagined. Over just three days, we laughed, cried and became vulnerable with one another. If you are looking for a challenge and want to enhance yourself and those around you, this is the program for you.”

— Julius Scott, Director of Compliance, Queens University of Charlotte

Cost 

There is no cost for facilitators to attend. The NCAA covers airfare or mileage, lodging and meals.