Administrators

This programming is developed for the athletics professionals who work each day to serve student-athlete needs on campus and at the conference office. Administrators learn about emotional intelligence and student-athlete welfare and diversity initiatives, improve as public speakers, enhance leadership abilities and identify the skills related to specific coaching assignments. The opportunity is also there to build a close-knit network of advisors and engage the decision makers in college sports.

In addition to exposure to university, conference and NCAA administrators, athletics professionals get real-time experience in budget management, strategic planning and fundraising, as well as university and NCAA compliance. Lessons include how to create comprehensive leadership curriculum for student-athletes and department staff; how to structure activities, facilitate discussions and build effective sessions; and create a leadership academy of your own on campus.

Foundations of Fundraising

Foundations of Fundraising is a collaborative effort between the NCAA and NAADD designed to educate future leaders in the field of development in intercollegiate athletics.

Effective Facilitation Workshop

The NCAA Effective Facilitation Workshops (Workshops) provide professional development to enhance overall facilitation skills. These programs provide education in a variety of areas in efforts to enhance administrators and coaches.

Pathway Program

The Pathway Program is designed to elevate those currently in senior-level positions within athletics administration to the next step as a director of athletics.

NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar

The Emerging Leaders Seminar (ELS) is an annual professional development event providing effective leadership, educational and transitional programming for more than 200 current graduate assistants and interns from NCAA membership institutions, conference offices and affiliate organizations.

NFL/NCAA Administrators Academy

The NFL/NCAA Administrators Academy assists graduate assistants and interns by expanding their capacity to perform in leadership roles within college and professional athletic administration.

NCAA and Women Leaders in College Sports Women’s Leadership Symposium

The NCAA and Women Leaders in College Sports Women's Leadership Symposium (WLS) is developed for women aspiring to, or just beginning a career, in college athletics.

Career in Sports Forum Facilitator

Facilitators for the Career in Sports Forum (CSF) work closely with participants to provide an engaging programming experience.

Student-Athlete Leadership Forum Facilitators

Facilitators for the Student-Athlete Leadership Forum (SALF) work closely with participants to provide an engaging programming experience.

The Dr. Charles Whitcomb Leadership Institute

The Leadership Institute provides tailored programming to assist administrators in strategically mapping and planning their careers in athletics administration.

NCAA Postgraduate Internship Program

The NCAA Postgraduate Internship Program annually provides on-the-job learning experiences at the national office in Indianapolis to college graduates who are passionate in their pursuit of a career in college sports administration.

Division II and Division III Diversity Grants

The NCAA provides grant funding to Division II and Division III members committed to enhancing ethnic minority and gender representation in athletics administration. In addition, grant funding for assistant coaching positions is available to Division II members.

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Educational Resources

Continuing education is available at no cost to college athletes, coaches or administrators.

NCAA Scholarships and Grants

The NCAA awards scholarships and grants for further education to athletes who demonstrate outstanding academic and athletic achievement. Member institutions are also awarded grants to improve academics and enhance campus culture.