North Carolina High School Athletic Association
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Region 8 Student Leadership Summit

Registration

* Registration Deadline is March 24th, 2025

Ticket Link

*Tickets will cover lunch for the Student-Athletes that are attending

April 7, 2025 | Lake Hills Church | 370 Lake Dr Biltmore Lake, NC, 28715
“Starting A Student-Athlete Leadership Team”

Program Packet

Breakout Sessions for Student-Athletes

Breakout Session #1: Life After Sports
Breakout Session #2: Student-Athlete Wellbeing (Mental Health)
Breakout Session #3: Leaving a Legacy
Breakout Session #4: Transferable Skills
Breakout Session #5: NCAA Eligibility Standard with Erin Spence
Breakout Session #6: Knowing your leadership Style

Description

During this conference, we will hear from inspirational speakers who have been leaders in their community for many years! Through workshops, networking, and interactive activities with your peers, we will explore the many avenues available and develop a roadmap for a Student-Athlete Leadership Team at your local high school! 

Summit Objectives

The theme of this meeting is “Starting a Student-Athlete Leadership Team“. The objective is to empower and equip our future leaders with the tools they need to Start a Student-Athlete Advisory Council.

Breakout Sessions for Student-Athletes

Breakout Session #1: Life After Sports
Breakout Session #2: Student-Athlete Wellbeing (Mental Health)
Breakout Session #3: Leaving a Legacy
Breakout Session #4: Transferable Skills
Breakout Session #5: NCAA Eligibility Standard with Erin Spence
Breakout Session #6: Knowing your leadership Style

Description

During this conference, we will hear from inspirational speakers who have been leaders in their community for many years! Through workshops, networking, and interactive activities with your peers, we will explore the many avenues available and develop a roadmap for a Student-Athlete Leadership Team at your local high school! 

Critical reasons your school needs a 
Student-Athlete Leadership Team

Student Voice and Representation: Provides student-athletes with a platform to voice their opinions, concerns, and ideas regarding athletic programs and policies.
Leadership Development: Participation allows student-athletes to develop leadership skills by taking on roles such as president, vice president, secretary, etc… This experience helps them cultivate organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
Promoting Sportsmanship and Ethics: Actively work towards promoting sportsmanship, fair play, and ethical behavior among student-athletes.
Mental Health and Well-being: Providing a supportive environment, the council can contribute to the overall mental and emotional health of its members.
Building School Spirit: By organizing events, pep rallies, or initiatives that boost school spirit, this contributes to creating a vibrant and supportive atmosphere for all students, not just athletes.