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3-day virtual Emerging Leaders Seminar kicks off

More than 300 graduate assistants and interns from NCAA member institutions, conference offices and affiliate organizations will gather electronically starting today for the 2021 Emerging Leaders Seminar.

NCAA to roll out Leadership Collective platform

Some of the most accomplished people of color in the Association who are senior administrators and coaches will get increased visibility from athletics directors, conference commissioners, college presidents and chancellors with the launch this winter of an online platform, the NCAA Leadership Collective.

Student-athletes gain insight on activism through Athletes Using Their Power series

Leadership development’s Athletes Using Their Power series has given student-athletes a better understanding of how to use their voice and presence when addressing social injustices and other important topics in intercollegiate athletics.

NCAA announces 2020-21 Pathway Program participants

The NCAA leadership development office, in partnership with the Board of Governors Committee To Promote Cultural Diversity and Equity, has selected 20 senior-level administrators to participate in the NCAA Pathway Program, with the goal of...

NCAA To Host Career in Sports Forum

Close to 400 NCAA student-athletes will have the opportunity to get career guidance and network with athletics administrators and sports industry experts virtually May 27-29 at the 2020 NCAA Career in Sports Forum.

Career in Sports Forum continues with virtual opportunities

Although many leadership development programs were canceled due to COVID-19, the 2020 Career in Sports Forum will take place in a virtual format.

Leadership Development Realigns To Better Support the Association

The NCAA leadership development function has taken a more focused approach to the learning and development efforts provided to the membership and national office with a strategic realignment of its programs and senior personnel. Providing...

Leadership Launchpad

Transformative programs. Skilled athletics leaders. Thriving student-athletes. How NCAA leadership development works to meet these goals and prepare athletics departments for what comes next.

Athletics administrators to engage in Dr. Charles Whitcomb Leadership Institute

Eighteen minority athletics administrators will gather in Tampa, Florida, for five days of professional development programming July 14-18.

NCAA announces 2019-20 Pathway Program participants

The NCAA leadership development office, in partnership with the Board of Governors Committee, has invited 22 talented senior administrators to participate in the NCAA Pathway Program with a singularly focused goal: preparing these individuals to excel as directors of athletics or conference commissioners.

Board of Governors Diversity and Inclusion Programming Impact

In January 2016, the NCAA Board of Governors adopted a resolution to promote diversity and inclusion in athletics. In response to research findings on the barriers faced by ethnic minorities in the industry, the Association began a push to enhance the pipeline for racial diversity in coaching and athletics administration.

Student-athletes prepare for 2019 leadership forum

A total of 220 student-athletes representing a broad array of NCAA-sponsored athletics and possessing an immense range of experiences and perspectives will meet Thursday, April 11, through Sunday, April 14, in Orlando, Florida, for the NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum. The leadership forum represents a collaboration between the leadership development and Division I, II and III governance groups at the NCAA national office.

NCAA, NFL Coaches Academy concludes in Tampa

Participants in the 2019 NCAA and NFL Coaches Academy traveled Tampa, Florida, for professional development programming from Feb. 6-10. The academy is facilitated by the NCAA leadership development department in collaboration with the NFL.

NCAA completes 2018 Minority Coaches Series programming

The NCAA leadership development staff has completed its Minority Coaches Series for 2018 where coaches representing volleyball, basketball, and track and field engaged in professional development programming to enhance skills that will increase their chances of becoming head coaches in the future.

NCAA announces 2018-19 Pathway Program participants

The Pathway Program is designed to provide those currently in senior-level positions within athletics administration with the skill set to further propel their careers.

Online platform offers financial tips for college athletes

NCAA student-athletes now have an online financial awareness platform that provides them with tips on how to be more fiscally responsible while in college, while also preparing them for financial decisions that may impact them after graduation.

Athletics administrators set for NCAA Leadership Institute

Twenty minority and female administrators, committed to advancing their careers in college athletics, have been selected to participate in the 2017 NCAA Leadership Institute.

NCAA selects athletics administrators for Pathway Program

Twenty-five senior-level athletics administrators, who have committed to becoming directors of athletics, have been selected to participate in the 2017 NCAA Pathway Program, the NCAA leadership development team announced.

NCAA announces 2017-18 Postgraduate internship class

NCAA leadership development and human resources have selected 31 interns for the 2017-18 postgraduate intern class at the national office in Indianapolis.

Follow the Leaders: Celine Mangan, Western Illinois

Celine Mangan is a graduate assistant at Western Illinois University. A committee from the NCAA membership selected her for the 2017 NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar.

College football coaches selected for leadership academy

Thirty-four NCAA football coaches are among the participants selected to attend the 2017 NCAA and NFL Coaches Academy on Feb. 9-12 in Tampa, Florida.

Athletes, administrators prepare for leadership forum

More than 285 college athletes are meeting in Baltimore for the latest edition of the NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum.

In her own words: Beth Tiffany

In 2004-05, Beth Tiffany was an NCAA postgraduate intern in governance.

Champion Forum a pathway for minority coaches

Eight college football assistant and associate head coaches with aspirations to become a head coach attended the annual Champion Forum.

In His Own Words: Chris Reynolds, Former NCAA Postgraduate Intern

In 1996-97, Chris Reynolds was a postgraduate intern at the NCAA and is now director of athletics at Bradley University.