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Important dates

Application opens: TBD

Application closes: TBD

At a glance

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AUDIENCE

Current graduate assistants and interns at NCAA member schools, conferences and affiliates.

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FORMAT

In-person only.

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TIME COMMITMENT

A three-day experience.

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COST

NCAA covers lodging, meals and materials; you cover travel to Indianapolis.

About the program

The NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar educates, develops and connects early-career professionals from NCAA member schools, conference offices and affiliate organizations. Over three days you’ll build self-awareness, sharpen critical thinking and grow your network to accelerate your career in college athletics.

Why participate?

Build
Build self-awareness through the DiSC assessment and leadership-focused reflection.
Strengthen
Strengthen critical thinking through experiential learning and a program case study.
Develop
Develop practical workplace skills, including inclusive leadership and hard conversations.
Expand
Expand your professional network with peers, industry leaders and NCAA national office staff.

Eligibility

  • 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.
  • Bachelor’s degree is required.

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