We’re bringing our event directly to you! Transformed into an ONLINE PLATFORM, it now includes bonus features and added registration capacity. This unique educational/networking event promises to be even more impactful and interactive! Women aspiring to leadership positions in the athlete development industry will discover the strategies to achieve and execute their goals.
Recent graduate students, individuals currently working in athlete development positions, others seeking to advance in the industry and entrepreneurs will gain valuable knowledge, insight and advice from nationally respected women industry experts, practitioners and researchers.
This year’s event will feature an inaugural women in athlete development research consortium hosted by the Laboratory for Athlete Development Research (LADR) at the University of Florida and a keynote address by Dr. Tamica Smith Jones, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, University of California, Riverside.
Event Information
Hosted Entirely Online (All Times EST)
SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2020
3:30 PM-6:30 PM
UF LADR Research Consortium
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2020
10:00 AM-10:10 AM
Introductions and Event Overview10:15am-11:10am
Interactive Panel Discussion- Entering and Contributing to the Field of Athlete Development
11:15am-12:10pm
Interactive Panel Discussion- College Sport Student-Athlete Development Practices
12:15pm-12:45pm
Keynote Address12:45pm-1:45pm
Lunch on your own1:45pm-2:40pm
Interactive Panel Discussion- Navigating the Landscape of Professional Athlete Development
2:45pm-3:40pm
Interactive Panel Discussion- Alternative Careers in Athlete Development
3:45pm-3:50pm
Closing Remarks4:00pm-6:00pm
Sponsor Presentation
Speed Networking Sessions6:00pm – 7:00pm (VIP guests only)
VIP Mentoring Session
Panel Discussion Topics
College Sport Student-Athlete Development Practices
- Preparation, Training, Professional Development
- Critical Skill Set, Relevant Programming
- Hot Topics, Trends, Best Practices
Entering and Contributing to the Field of Athlete Development
- Critical Skills, Attributes, Experiences
- Hiring, Evaluating, Promoting, Mentoring
- Hot Topics, Trends
Navigating the Landscape of Professional Athlete Development
- Defining Athlete Development
- Hot Topics, Trends
- Professional vs College Athlete Development
Alternative Careers in Athlete Development
- Building Your Brand
- Turning Passion into Profit
- Research and Innovation
- Steps to Making a Successful Transition
**topics subject to change
Industry Expert Speakers & Guests
Dr. Janice L. Hilliard
President & CEO
Hilliard Creative Education & Development Solutions, LLC
Dr. Kristina Navarro
Senior Associate AD for Leadership Development and Strategic Partnerships
Rutgers University
Dr. Stephany Coakley
Senior Associate Athletic Director for Mental Health, Wellness and
Performance, Temple University
Reyna Gilbert-Lowry
Senior Associate Athletics Director of Student-Athlete Development
and Senior Woman Administrator, Virginia Tech University
Kate Hickey
Senior Associate Athletics Director/Senior Woman Administrator
Rutgers University
Erika Kegler
Director, Player Development
ATP TOUR
Dr. Amanda L. Koba
Associate Professor, Sport Management
Bowling Green State University
Ayana Lawson
Director of Community and Lifestyle Services
Oklahoma City Thunder
Andrea Mosher-Childress
Sports Speaker and Consultant
Childress Sports Consulting
Erica Nelson
Director of Student-Athlete Development
University of Arkansas
Liz Reyes
Manager of Community and Alumni Relations
Cleveland Browns
Shauna Smith
Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer
BDA Sports Management
Dr. Tamica Smith-Jones
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
University of California, Riverside
Lynda Tealer
Executive Associate Athletic Director
University of Florida
Dr. Candice Williams
Athletic Counselor
Ohio State University Athletics Sports Psychology & Wellness Services
Angela Wyss
|Senior Director of Student-Athlete Academic Support Services
Xavier University