Enrichment Trip

Noor Ahmed and espnW Women + Sports Summit

Noor Ahmed and espnW Women + Sports Summit

When Maria texted me those words I honestly thought she was going to tell me she had an internship opportunity for me or she was going to connect me with someone. I should have known better. Nothing she or the Winning Edge ever does is small. As it turns out, Maria was inviting me to attend the espnW Women + Sports Summit. Like what?! “Why me? I’m not that special.” I did not realize how much attending the summit would change my perspective.

Alyssa Rice and WLCS National Convention

Alyssa Rice and WLCS National Convention

As a young girl growing up in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, I would constantly think of what I wanted to be when I got older. From a “hair doer”, to a second grade teacher, to a physical therapist, the idea of my future self was changed on a daily basis. I always knew I enjoyed playing sports and it was not until my appointment to the SEC Women’s Basketball Leadership Council that I discovered my passion for collegiate athletics, more specifically, enhancing the overall student athlete experience.

STUDENT VIEW: Mesha’s NFL Combine Experience

STUDENT VIEW: Mesha’s NFL Combine Experience

When faced with the decision to select an enrichment trip, I had no idea of where I wanted to go, learn, or experience. Two of my fellow peers from the Winning Edge informed me about the Sports Management Worldwide Football Career Conference during the NFL Combine and encouraged me to tag along.

Student View: Diamond Smith at NACDA

Student View: Diamond Smith at NACDA

Thanks to the Winning Edge, I recently had the privilege of traveling to Dallas, TX to attend the 2016 NACDA Convention. NADCA (National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics) is the premier conference for anyone who currently works or has a strong interest in collegiate athletics.