Averett University Athletics graduate assistants Brayden Walden and Lyndsey Sears reflect on their experience attending the NCAA's 2024 Emerging Leaders Seminar at the NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis, where they had the opportunity to network and partake in professional development programming. They expressed that the experience exceeded their expectations, with Walden emphasizing the valuable connections made and Sears highlighting personal and professional growth.

By the Numbers
  • Nearly 200 interns and graduate assistants attended the NCAA's 2024 Emerging Leaders Seminar
  • The seminar was held in person for the first time since 2020
State of Play
  • Both Sears and Walden found the experience to be beyond their expectations, with Sears emphasizing personal growth and Walden highlighting valuable connections made
  • Participants attended breakout sessions, panel discussions, and networking events as part of the development programming
  • Both Sears and Walden expressed their excitement to apply what they learned from the seminar
Bottom Line

Brayden Walden and Lyndsey Sears found the NCAA's Emerging Leaders Seminar to be an invaluable experience, exceeding their expectations and providing them with professional and personal growth opportunities. Their excitement to apply what they learned reflects the positive impact of the seminar.