Facilitators for the Student-Athlete Leadership Forum (SALF) work closely with participants to provide an engaging programming experience. Facilitators are assigned to lead teams in open dialogue about a wide variety of topics to instill and emphasize themes of personal leadership development. Facilitators at the forum play an integral role in the participant experience, and taking part provides an impactful opportunity to grow as a professional with collegiate athletics.
Student-Athlete Leadership Forum Facilitator Application Dates
- Oct. 2, 2023: Facilitator Application opens (8 a.m. Eastern time)
- Nov. 10, 2023: Facilitator Application closes (5 p.m. Eastern time)
In order to be eligible to serve as a facilitator at the Student-Athlete Leadership Forum, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Facilitators must have participated in the NCAA Effective Facilitation Workshop.
- Facilitators must be employed at an NCAA member school, conference office, or the NCAA national office.
Key Dates:
- Student-Athlete Leadership Forum Facilitator Training (Indianapolis, IN) January 24th – January 27th
- Student-Athlete Leadership Forum (Bethesda, MD) April 11th - April 14th
- Facilitators attendance is expected April 10th – April 15th
All facilitators must be available to attend both Facilitator Training and the Student-Athlete Leadership Forum for the full duration of each program.
How to Apply
The online application for eligible Student-Athlete Leadership Forum Facilitators is available via the NCAA Program Hub during the dates outlined in the Key Dates box above.
Cost
Attendance at the forum is offered at no cost to the participants, NCAA member schools or conference offices. The NCAA covers all facilitator expenses related to travel, ground transportation, lodging and meals.
Facilitator Testimonials
"Having the opportunity to serve as a SALF facilitator was a great experience for me personally and professionally. I'm thankful for the relationships I formed with other individuals who are passionate about leadership development. These connections have helped me bring new ideas back to Hope College that allow us to impact the lives of student-athletes on our campus. SALF provides an environment that is inspiring, motivating, and encouraging."
- Caroline Dykstra, Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance and Leadership, Senior Woman Administrator, Hope College
“The SALF program was a holistic experience that challenged me as an administrator to continue to make 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 that you will never forget. My [Color Team] group was unlike anything I could have imagined. In, three day's 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
Questions?
For information about the Student-Athlete Leadership Forum, review the frequently asked questions about the program. For other questions, email ldevelopment@ncaa.org.
