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Atlanta Braves Join 2019 Retreat as Corporate Site Visit Partner

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Atlanta Braves Join 2019 Retreat as Corporate Site Visit Partner

The Winning Edge Leadership Academy announced today that the Atlanta Braves will join the 2019 Game Changing Retreat as a corporate site visit partner providing an opportunity for interested cohort members to gain insight while spending time with professionals in the organization. 

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Game Changer Catchup: 2018 Cohort Member Ariana Freeman

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Game Changer Catchup: 2018 Cohort Member Ariana Freeman

After tearing my Achilles just two days prior I was now forced to focus on being apart of the sports industry in a way other than being an athlete. I always knew I wanted to be a sports reporter and taking part in the retreat allowed me to rub shoulders with mentors who were willing to help those like me  striving to be where they are some day.

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A Dream Come True: Oregon's Ronika Stone

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A Dream Come True: Oregon's Ronika Stone

As I sit here writing my very first blog post, I can’t help but smile. One, because writing for fun was never anything I would ever consider doing before and two, because I am finally able to sit down and reflect on a day that I can honestly say changed my life.

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Learning from the Best: Texas A&M’s Jada Walton

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Learning from the Best: Texas A&M’s Jada Walton

My name is Jada Walton. I am in my second year at Texas A&M university studying Sports Management. I also play on the women’s basketball team. The moment I received word that Maria Taylor was coming to talk with the student athletes at Texas A&M, I knew this was something I could not miss.

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Game Changing Retreat Experience: Alyssa Rice

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Game Changing Retreat Experience: Alyssa Rice

Going into this retreat I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. With mixed emotions of nerves and excitement, I couldn’t wait to see what the weekend had in store. I remember sitting in the check-in room for hours after check-in was complete and talking with the other cohort members.

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What I Didn't Expect: Haley Woodard

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What I Didn't Expect: Haley Woodard

I would be lying if I said I was prepared for what was to come at the first ever Game Changing Retreat, but the truth is that I simply was not. Yes, I did the pre-retreat homework, which consisted of reading a book from a specific list, reaching out to two other cohorts, contacting your mentor and one other mentor, and completing any other homework assigned by your mentor.

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Dr. Williams, Shalala Attend Dinner of Influence

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Dr. Williams, Shalala Attend Dinner of Influence

Influential people from across the industry will join the 2018 Game Changing Retreat Cohort for a unique networking experience in Miami next week.

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STUDENT EXPERIENCE: Dija Cobb with ESPN Events

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STUDENT EXPERIENCE: Dija Cobb with ESPN Events

For the past five months, I have had the privilege to work with ESPN Events as an Event Assistant (Intern) for the 2017 fall season. Through this internship, I had to opportunity to work on a number of basketball and football events with my primary focus being the MEAC/ SWAC Challenge and the Celebration Bowl.

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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.