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HALL OF FAME
MVP
The athletic landscape is shifting.
Play it from a stronger position.
AI. NIL deals. Shifting regulations. Budget crunches. Staffing shortages.
Join us to lead cut through the chaos and elevate your program.
Featured Speakers
From mental health and NIL to leadership and technology, learn practical insights from our speakers to elevate your program.
JOHN CUNNINGHAM
Director of Athletics | University of Cincinnati
Session: Welcome Address & Leadership in Collegiate Athletics
Mr. Cunningham is opening the summit with a powerful welcome address, sharing a leadership perspective from the highest levels of collegiate athletics
BRAD PIKE
Chief of Staff | University of Cincinnati Athletics
Session: Essentials of Emergency Action Planning
Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in sports medicine, Mr. Pike will share practical insights on preparing for critical situations strengthening safety protocols
TOM BURTON
Superintendent – Princeton City Schools
Session: Beyond the Game: Educational Leadership Through Athletics
A proven district leader known for culture-building, Mr. Burton explores how athletics drives broader school and community success
DR. SCOTT GRANT
Founder & CEO | Triple Threat Leadership | NIL-Education.com
Session: Navigating NIL in High School Athletics
As a national expert on high school NIL policy and compliance, Dr. Grant delivers clear, actionable guidance for athletic directors navigating this rapidly evolving landscape
DR. DAVID KELLEY
Professor & Program Coordinator | Sport Admin, University of Cincinnati
Session: Fundraising Reimagined
Dr. Kelley reveals how to build multiple revenue streams for long-term program success. Move beyond one-source fundraising with creative, scalable ideas.
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VICKIE BENSON
President | Texas Basketball Association
Girls Basketball Coach | Austin Westlake HS
Session: Mental Health & the Modern Student-Athlete
Leading one of the nation's top girls basketball programs, Ms. Benson shares real strategies for balancing performance with athlete mental health
JEFF DAMADEO
Director of K–12 Leadership & Career Development | Indian Hill Schools
Session: The 7 Habits Applied to Athletic Leadership
Mr. Damadeo brings The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to athletic leadership, showing coaches and ADs how to develop student-athletes through principle-centered habits that create lasting impact
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MOTIV TEAM
Founders | Sports Management Platform
Session: Tech & AI for Athletic Leaders
The Motiv Team shows you live how to use automation tools that work instantly to streamline your athletic program's back office. Elevate your program with AI tools and software
LOGAN NEFF
Director of Strength & Conditioning – Indian Hill HS
Session: Building an Effective Strength & Conditioning Program
With Alex Williams
Mr. Neff and Mr. Williams team up to reveal how to build elite performance programs
ALEX MEACHAM
Author | Speaker | Entrepreneur | Founder of Shining Star Sports
Session: The Walk of a Lifetime: Leadership, Purpose & Impact Through Sport
UC basketball alum under Coach Huggin & author of bestselling Walk Of A Lifetime shares leadership lessons from 300+ speaking gigs and Michael Jordan collaborations
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BARRETT COHEN
Public Relations & Alumni Engagement Specialist
Session: Building Alumni Relations & Strengthening Your Community
A PR & alumni expert in K–12 sports, he shows schools how to connect alumni, strengthen programs, and turn supporters into lifelong advocates
NATALIE BUNCH
Asst. Professor | UC Sports Administration Program
Session: Supporting Student-Athlete Well-Being and College Choice
Ms. Bunch shares practical strategies to bridge the gap between high school athletic departments and school counselors to improve student‑athlete well‑being and college choices.
WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH
01
Certificate of Learning
Proof of your commitment to learning and leadership as you attend both the days
02
Stronger Network
Lifetime connections with the peers and leaders shaping the future
03
Clearer Vision
The roadmap to navigate the next decade of change with confidence
EVENT AGENDA
8:30 AM
Check-in, Breakfast & Networking
Check in, fuel up with breakfast, and dive into great conversations with peers, speakers, and our event partners!
9:30 AM
Kickoff + Opening Panel
Hear from our opening panel as leaders share insights, ideas, and inspiration to kick off the day
10:15 AM
Workshop Sessions
Dive into interactive workshop sessions designed to spark learning and practical takeaways
12 PM
Lunch & Networking
Take a break for lunch and keep the conversations going with new and familiar connections
1 PM
Workshop Sessions
Head into another round of workshop sessions focused on actionable strategies and fresh perspectives
5 PM
EXCLUSIVE TOUR: Sheakley Indoor Facility + Happy Hour!
Wrap up the day with an exclusive tour of UC's brand new Sheakley Indoor Facility, followed by happy hour and networking!
