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STUDENT VIEW: Mesha’s NFL Combine Experience

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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: Mesha O’Neal’s Eventful Path

STUDENT VIEW: Mesha O’Neal’s Eventful Path

My introduction into the sports industry came on my 21st birthday in the pressbox of Neyland Stadium. One week prior, I emailed every public relations professional in the city of Knoxville and only one replied. Tom Satkowiak of the University of Tennessee’s Media Relations department replied and offered me a position to volunteer within the department to gain experience in the sports industry.

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STUDENT VIEW: The Importance of Building Bridges

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STUDENT VIEW: The Importance of Building Bridges

Having the opportunity to attend an amazing event such as the Pro Scouting School this summer was an experience. Reflecting back on the few months prior to me boarding my flight back to Charlotte from the Pro Scouting School, I told myself I was not going to this event.

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Student View: Diamond Smith at NACDA

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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.

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UGA Becomes First Internship Partner

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UGA Becomes First Internship Partner

Dr. Carla Williams has always been my role model. Her schedule as the University of Georgia Deputy Director of Athletics is demanding. I can’t even imagine the challenges that come along with being a top decision maker for a Division 1-A athletic association and a mother of 3 wonderful kids but somehow Carla Williams always manages to make each encounter that I have with her feel like a welcomed interruption to her mounting obligations.

ESPN's Spears Delivers Purposeful Message at Launch

ESPN's Spears Delivers Purposeful Message at Launch

Two year's ago I sat on a plane in Washington contemplating how I could bring a 3 on 3 basketball tournament, like the Spokane HoopFest, to Charlotte giving local students an opportunity to gain experience running a sporting event. I sat down with my mentor, who feeds me both physically and mentally, to share my idea.

Here We Are

Here We Are

We are told that whatever is put out on the internet is there forever.  It can never be deleted. So I want to make the first first blog post one a good one because WE are going to change lives.

Two years ago I recognized my purpose.  That is a big statement but it is true.  If our paths have ever crossed you know I basically have been doing it already in some capacity.