This year's cohort left an impression on every person they met, including each other.

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Lindsey Spann, Penn State, South Carolina, WBB, Old

Leading up to the retreat, I didn’t really know what to expect. I heard nothing but great things from last year’s cohort members. So I reached out to my roommate, Candice, ahead of time.

Lindsey Spann, Penn State, South Carolina, WBB, Old

2019 Retreat Experience - Darryl Reynolds

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“We’re a family now. Like it’s not just the weekend or whatever, you really end looking at each other like family by the end of the retreat.”

That was Haley’s response when I asked what she enjoyed most about the retreat.

Darryl Reynolds, Old

2019 Retreat Experience - Candice Dominguez

Candie Dominguez, Track & Field, Nebraska, CSU Sacramento, Candice Dominguez, Old

Let me give a quick breakdown of how this even came into existence. Nebraska Athletic Department’s Director of Diversity and Inclusion, DaWon Baker, said, “Hey, Candice, you should definitely apply for this retreat.” He told me more about it and sent me the link to the application.

Candie Dominguez, Track & Field, Nebraska, CSU Sacramento, Candice Dominguez, Old

Avery Marz, St. John's, WBB, Old

In the end, it’s important for us to strive together, to ask for what we deserve and to know that our mind is just a barrier. Maria and Corinne used this weekend to give us the inspiration, the tools andthe connections. Now it’s up to us!

Avery Marz, St. John's, WBB, Old

2019 Game Changing Retreat Cohort Announced

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Today, The Winning Edge Leadership Academy announced the names of 16 current and former student-athletes selected to participate in the second annual Game Changing Retreat set to take place in Atlanta, GA June 20-23.

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Arrival - Thursday, June 20, 2019

Our 2019 Game Changing Retreat cohort arrived in Atlanta and were greeted by our staff before receiving a boat load of goodies courtesy of adidas and mobot.

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Daily Recaps

Day 2 - Thursday, June 21, 2019

During day 1 of the 2019 Game Changing Retreat cohort members heard from Dr. Leah Turner on the career advantages of being a student-athletes and Dr. Collin Williams from RISE on inclusivity through diversity.

2019 Game Changing Retreat - Day 1

Day 2 - Friday, June 21, 2019

Day 2 of the Game Changing Retreat was jam-packed! We started off with a panel on Emerging Career Panels featuring Adrian Williams (Atlanta Braves), Erica Wilkerson (NASCAR), Bryan Harris (Jackson | Spalding) and Tiffany Kelly (Sports Entrepreneur). Retreat mentor Will Baggett discussed networking and professional presence before cohort members visited the Atlanta Braves, Jackson | Spalding, and Turner Studios.

2019 Game Changing Retreat -Day 2

Trap Yoga

Corporate Site Visits

Day 3 - Saturday, June 22, 2019

Day 3 of our Game Changing Retreat allowed cohort members to gain insight with more conversation with their mentors, a presentation on breaking the glass ceiling with Dr. Julie Shaw, career preparation with Megan Perry, a golf lesson at Charlie Yates Golf Course and the final Dinner of Influence.

2019 Game Changing Retreats - Day 3

Golf Lesson

Day 4 - Sunday, June 23, 2019

The final day of our Game Changing Retreat featured a much needed conversation on handling success/failure with Jarrod Barnes, personal professional development, and a sappy wrap up where cohort members shared their retreat experience.

2019 Game Changing Retreat - Day 4

Enrichment Activities

Dinners of Influence

Friday

Saturday

Retreat Partners

adidas was the presenting partner for the 2019 Game Changing Retreat in Atlanta. They provided gear for yoga, golf, and throughout the weekend.

MOBOT came on as a partner for the 2019 Game Changing Retreat to provide their foam roller water bottles to ensure all participants stayed hydrated while maintaining an ocean-friendly event.

Additional Videos from the Weekend

This year's cohort became a family as they begin their career in sports business.

The 2018 Game Chaning Retreat cohort came back to volunteer and provide guidance to this year's cohort.