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Martin, Torres, Zup Selected To Attend NCAA Career In Sports Forum
Posted: May 30, 2024

Martin, Torres, Zup Selected To Attend NCAA Career In Sports Forum

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – Seniors Juan Torres (Hartford, Conn.) of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) men's soccer team and Chaylyn Martin (Hartford, Conn.) of the USJ men's basketball team and junior Jenna Zup (Berlin, Conn.) of the USJ women's soccer and softball teams have been selected to participate in the upcoming 2024 Career in Sports Forum, which is set to be put on by the NCAA and its leadership development office May 30-June 2 in Indianapolis, Ind.

The 2024 Career in Sports Forum is an annual educational program that brings together 200 selected NCAA student-athletes to learn about and explore potential careers in sports, particularly college athletics. This unique three-day forum helps student-athletes chart their career paths, while presenting copious opportunities for attendees to network with and learn from current industry leaders. To be chosen to attend the forum, student-athletes were nominated by their school or conference.

The forum allows attendees to network with peers and decision-makers at the campus, conference and national level of college athletics.  Content will meet the following program objectives:

  • Educate participants on how personal strengths intersect with career opportunities.
  • Provide participants with tangible experiences that will push them forward in their aspiration for a career in sports.
  • Explore professional and career development strategies to help the transition to a career in the sports industry.
  • Learn about the role of an intercollegiate coach, athletics administrator and national governing body staff member.

Notable speakers will cover the following topics and more to prepare attendees for success navigating their futures: self-awareness and its role in professional development; practical approaches to the sports job search; personal branding; developing a career plan; managing yourself as a professional in the sports industry. Through panels, engaging breakout discussions, keynote presentations and facilitated dialogues, program participants walk away from their experience with a thorough understanding of athletics as a career path and where they fit into the industry's landscape.

The diverse lineup of student-athletes who will participate, represent colleges and universities from all three divisions, numerous academic majors and many sports. Forum speakers will include directors of athletics, representatives from athletics academic services, athletic conference offices, head coaches, and officials in business and professional sports. The Career in Sports Forum is offered free to nominated student-athletes selected for the program. The NCAA covers all costs associated with travel, lodging, meals and program materials.

The NCAA leadership development department provides professional and personal development for the entire Association, including student-athletes, coaches and administrators, through accessible resources, strategic partnerships and annual customized programming. For more information visit the Career in Sports Forum website or contact ldevelopment@ncaa.org.

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