Important Dates
Application opens: Sept. 5, 2025 at 8 a.m. EST
Application closes: Oct. 10, 2025 at 5 p.m. EST
Jan. 28–30, 2026
Indianapolis, IN
The NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar is a three-day professional development experience for current graduate assistants and interns from NCAA member schools, conference offices and affiliate organizations. The program educates, develops and connects early-career professionals and equips participants with tools to accelerate career progression in college athletics.
Current graduate assistants and interns from NCAA member schools, conference offices, and affiliate organizations.
This event is in-person only.
This event is a three-day experience.
Participants are responsible for travel to and from Indianapolis. The NCAA covers lodging, meals and program materials.
Why Participate?
Build self-awareness through the DiSC assessment and leadership-focused reflection.
Strengthen critical thinking through experiential learning and a program case study.
Develop practical skills for workplace success, including inclusive leadership and difficult conversations.
Expand your professional network with peers, industry leaders and NCAA national office staff.
Through interactive presentations, breakouts and panel discussions, participants explore career pathways, practice real-world leadership skills and return to their roles with practical tools and an expanded professional network.
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.