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Our exclusive and engaging professional development and virtual networking experience will take place on April 12-13, 2023. Our previous events have been widely recognized for successfully preparing women to achieve leadership positions in the growing field of athlete development.
Since the inception of the event in 2019, over 250 women seeking to enter and advance in the sports industry have gained valuable knowledge, insight, advice, and mentorship from nationally respected women leaders. Currently, over forty-five percent of those attendees have taken advantage of this knowledge and their newly enhanced network to achieve their desired career position educating, developing, and transitioning athletes.
Led by a diverse group of industry experts and respected practitioners, this year’s event will recognize and celebrate women leaders in the field of athlete development and focus on the leadership challenges of organizations to address the unique needs of the female athlete.
📣 Ladies! It’s that time of the year again. Are you interested in a career in Athlete Development? Or are you already in the field but looking for opportunities to network and grow as a professional? This event is for you. Learn more and register here: https://t.co/zTM7V49u5U pic.twitter.com/5bMasar6Ee
— Jonathan Orr (@iam_jonathanorr) March 14, 2023
We look forward to your virtual participation. We are confident that you will find it of great value.
Dr. Janice L. Hilliard is President and CEO of Hilliard Solutions, an education and sports consultancy firm that focuses on helping those professionals charged with helping athletes succeed. Through her company, Dr. Hilliard, and her accomplished team of associates, provide consulting, career coaching, athlete life skills programming and professional development solutions for sports leaders, athlete development professionals and educational and community organizations.
Hilliard Solutions is centered around a proprietary 360-degree Athlete Development Model that uniquely integrates the key disciplines impacting athletes’ life experience while also providing direction for their comprehensive development. Working within that powerful model equips sports leaders with the knowledge, tools, and resources necessary to prepare their athletes for successful experiences during and beyond their sports careers helping to ensure a more successful transition.
On April 13th, attendees will be introduced to a proven athlete development leadership framework to guide their work, discuss strategies critical to addressing the mental health and wellness challenges of female athletes, and become aware of the critical professional development skill set necessary to enter, advance and make an impact in the growing field of athlete development.
The networking sessions remain the highlight of the symposium and serve as the catalyst for helping women identify and engage women sports leaders who can help them achieve their desired career in athlete development. Since the event’s inception in 2019, over 250 women seeking to enter and advance in the sports industry have gained valuable knowledge, insight, advice, and mentorship from these nationally respected women who lead the networking sessions. Currently, forty-five percent of symposium attendees have utilized this knowledge and network to achieve their desired position educating, transitioning and developing athletes.
Engaging, fun and interactive activities will take place throughout the networking session:
For the first time, the symposium will recognize previous event speakers during intimate networking sessions on April 12th. Former and current speakers will share their leadership journey, challenges and victories, provide mentorship and establish critical relationships that help professionals help athletes succeed at all levels.
Speakers & Topics Subject to Change
Yesterday was filled with Colby smiles, inspiring women, and #beyondfootball programming.
— Tobruk Blaine (@tobrukblaine_TB) April 8, 2021
Now, time for Day 2 of the @HilliardSoluti1 #womeninathletedevelopment Symposium & Networking Event pic.twitter.com/9V7MNcdmg8
I wrote that quote down too! So powerful! Thank you @HilliardSoluti1 @berkeleysocwel for creating such an essential space for these conversations!
— Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW, CSW (@LisaBontaSumii) April 8, 2021
Day two starting strong with @robertturnerphd !! Powerful perspective and work connecting sports, mental health and social justice. Going to start reading “Not For Long” ASAP! 👏🏼👏🏼 #womeninathletedevelopment
— Cassie (@CLBuchholz18) April 8, 2021
Thank you to Dr. Linda Burton of @berkeleysocwel for emphasizing to Women in Athlete Development Symposium & Networking Event attendees that ‘sport is a form of social work... a social intervention’ POWERFUL #WomenInAthleteDevelopment
— Olivia Campion (@OliviaHCampion) April 8, 2021
"Mental health is a part of winning." @CalWBBall head coach @21charmin talks about the importance of supporting athletes' mental well-being during the Women in Athlete Development symposium. @HilliardSoluti1 #womeninathletedevelopment
— UCBSocialWelfare (@berkeleysocwel) April 8, 2021
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