Community Connections is an initiative for individuals leading belonging and well-being efforts across athletic departments and conference offices. Together, these leaders contribute to enhancing the overall student-athlete experience.

Community Connects:

Community Connects are virtual programs held throughout the year to build community and connect those who lead and support belonging and well-being work. During these sessions, attendees receive tools and resources to help foster belonging and positively impact culture. They are also an opportunity to engage with peers across the industry and with NCAA staff.

Check back periodically for 2026 Community Connects programming dates and registration information.

Community Educational Modules:

The NCAA has developed four educational modules to provide coaches and administrators with bite-sized learning on belonging and well-being topics. These modules, available in the Learning Portal, can be used for personal education or as a framework for team meetings and student-athlete engagement experiences.

To access the modules, search their titles or select Supporting Cultures of Belonging and Well-being in the Learning Portal.

• Module 1: People First: Understanding Foundational Concepts for a Respectful Environment
• Module 2: Identities, Intersectionality and Belonging
• Module 3: Creating Cultures of Belonging
• Modeule 4: Brave Conversations

Additional modules will be released in the spring and summer of 2026.