Power of Sport

Stephanie McGregor, April's PlayMaker!

Stephanie McGregor is the NCAS PlayMaker of the Month for April. Stephanie is an outstanding gymnast and carries a 3.98 GPA in the undergraduate bioengineering program at Oregon State (wow!). She was hurt last season, but has continued to lead and serve as she recovers. She embodies the NCAS’ mission to effect positive social change through the power…
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A Salute to National STUDENT-Athlete Day!

Check out Katine Evans, from the University of Kentucky, on UK’s community outreach projects with local elementary schools. Wildcats making a difference!

2013 Giant Steps Awards go to…..

Congratulations to the 2013 Giant Steps Award winners: Coach – Jon Kitna Hero Among Us – Leeronnie Ogletree Civic Leader – Chris Herren Barrier Breaker – Kathrine Switzer Courageous Student-Athlete – Latipha Cross Courageous Student-Athlete – Anthony Starego Community Organization – Cross Country for Youth The National Consortium for Academics and Sports (NCAS) is proud…
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NCAS with the Cubs!

NCAS staff delivered a program encompassing aspects of our Branded a Leader and Mentors in Violence Prevention curriculums to the Cubs organization in Mesa, AZ earlier this week.  What a great way to wrap up spring training!

Sport to Career Transition

Keith Lee, COO of the NCAS, visited Hunter College in New York on Tuesday to discuss transition experiences of athletes who leave sport and enter the workplace.  For more information, give us a call! (407) 823-4770  

2012 Associated Press Sports Editors RGRP

This Racial and Gender Report Card (RGRC) is intended to measure the changes in racial and gender hiring practices from the 2010 study. The 2012 Report was published by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport (TIDES) at the University of Central Florida and was requested by the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE). This was the…
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