Like anyone who kn ew him, read him, watched him or listened to him, I feel a great sense of loss with the passing of Frank Deford. He was one of the media’s biggest social consciences and always spoke the truth about what was right and wrong about sport in America and around the world.…
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I have been blessed in my lifetime to meet some inspiring and heroic people. In 1981, I met one of those people in my life. As a new member of the New England Patriots, on my first day I walked into my new locker room and right away saw a nametag over a locker that…
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NCAS Live! is an web-based interactive series for student-athletes, coaches, administrators and sports fans that addresses the contemporary issues of sport and society. Stayed tuned for the announcement of our upcoming schedule. Watch NCAS Live! Join us!
NCAS TEAMWORK Leadership Institute trainers facilitated a diversity program for ESPN employees in Bristol. The staff and members of the NCAS look forward to nurturing this partnership!
Coaches and administrators, submit your nominations now for the NCAS PlayMaker of the Month award. One male and one female student-athlete from a member institution will be selected each month. The nomination pool will be continuous. Winners will be selected based on academic and athletic achievement and community service. Winners will be featured on the NCAS website…
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Former NCAS Giant Steps Award winner Katie Holloway, and the US women’s sitting volleyball team, took Silver at the 2012 Paralympic Games. Read the article here!
The NCAS is collecting degree completion and community outreach data for the 2011-2012 academic year. If you represent one of our member institutions, please participate so that we can feature your athletic department in our Annual Report being published this fall. Click here to get started!
Bree McMahon, 2010 NCAS Giant Steps Award winner is back in the game, inspiring those around her. “Bree is the type of kid that lives full throttle… She’s a walking, talking testament to determination.” Read the article here!
The New York Times featured an article about career support for professional athletes. The National Basketball Retired Players Association, in partnership with the NCAS, offers help through the transition for former NBA players. Check it out!
