The Winning Edge to Host Sport + Entertainment Career Summit

The Winning Edge to Host Sport + Entertainment Career Summit

The Winning Edge Leadership Academy announced today that with the help of a grant provided by the Endeavor Foundation, it will host a two-day Sport + Entertainment Career Summit.  The event is designed for minority and female student-athletes who have an interest in the sport and entertainment industry and will take place at Endeavor’s Beverly Hills office.

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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.