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LEAD1 Association Announces Diversity Fellowship Program Class of 2023-24

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The LEAD1 Association (LEAD1), which represents the athletic directors of the 133-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), announced today its Diversity Fellowship Program Class of 2023-24. The program aims to increase senior-diverse leadership throughout the FBS by providing athletics administrators of color and female athletic administrators with a year-long immersion program to help them continue to advance up the administrative ranks in college athletics. Each class contains administrators who are deemed to be next in line to assume the athletics director position.

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  • Recent LEAD1 Fellows ADs include Zac Selmon of Mississippi State University, Bryan Blair of Toledo, Alan Haller of Michigan State University, Anton Goff of Prairie View A&M University, and Renae Myles Payne from Fort Valley State University
    WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The LEAD1 Association (LEAD1), which represents the athletic directors of the 133-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), announced today its Diversity Fellowship Program Class of 2023-24.
  • Each class contains administrators who are deemed to be next in line to assume the athletics director position.
  • To select this year's Fellowship class, LEAD1's oversight Committee, comprised of five experienced athletics administrators, executed an exhaustive search process examining feedback from top search firms, and other resources.
  • LEAD1 Diversity Fellowship Program Class of 2023-24:
    "I am extremely proud of the recent efforts our association has taken to help advance diversity, equity, and inclusion leadership within the FBS," said LEAD1 President & CEO, Tom McMillen.

PRESIDENT & CEO SHELTON J. HAYNES APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR AND GENERAL MANAGER OF SPORTSPARK FACILITY

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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Roosevelt Island, NY, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) President & CEO Shelton J. Haynes today announced the appointment of Joseph Natale as Director of Sportspark and Philip Flynn as General Manager of Sportspark at Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation.

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  • Roosevelt Island, NY, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) President & CEO Shelton J. Haynes today announced the appointment of Joseph Natale as Director of Sportspark and Philip Flynn as General Manager of Sportspark at Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation.
  • "First, I'd like to thank RIOC President & CEO Mr. Shelton J. Haynes for the opportunity to be a part of RIOC and join such a motivated team,” stated Joseph Natale.
  • Most recently, Natale held various roles at Equinox, including Assistant General Manager, General Manager, and Senior Manager of Personal Training.
  • General Manager Philip Flynn commented, "First and foremost, I want to thank RIOC and President & CEO Shelton J. Haynes for giving me the opportunity to help uplift Roosevelt Island in my new role.

LEAD1 Announces Diversity Fellowship Program Class of 2022-23

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The LEAD1 Association (LEAD1), which represents the athletic directors of the 131-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), announced today its Diversity Fellowship Program Class of 2022-23. The program, which launched last year, aims to increase senior-diverse leadership throughout the FBS by providing athletics administrators of color and female athletic administrators with a year-long immersion program to help them continue to advance up the administrative ranks in college athletics. Each class contains administrators who are deemed to be next in line to assume the athletics director position.

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  • The program seeks to increase senior-level diversity among FBS athletic departments.
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The LEAD1 Association (LEAD1), which represents the athletic directors of the 131-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), announced today its Diversity Fellowship Program Class of 2022-23.
  • Each class contains administrators who are deemed to be next in line to assume the athletics director position.
  • LEAD1's 2021-22 inaugural Diversity Fellowship Program class was highlighted by two senior-level administrators who stepped into athletics directors positions within the last year: Bryan Blair from the University of Toledo and Allan Haller from Michigan State University.

BSN SPORTS PARTNERS WITH GENERATION ESPORTS TO OUTFIT HIGH SCHOOL ESPORTS TEAMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

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Monday, March 21, 2022
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By leveraging team gear and branding products available through Varsity Brands and BSN SPORTS, the new collaboration highlights the companies' shared commitment to drive school spirit, student engagement and confidence among high school campuses across the country.

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  • By leveraging team gear and branding products available through Varsity Brands and BSN SPORTS, the new collaboration highlights the companies' shared commitment to drive school spirit, student engagement and confidence among high school campuses across the country.
  • "We look forward to working with BSN SPORTS to continue showcasing how esports can help increase student involvement, making them more invested in their own success."
  • To commence the partnership, BSN SPORTS and HSEL will give away 25 custom Puma esports jerseys to one high school esports program.
  • Created by the founders of High School Esports League (HSEL) the largest and longest-running competitive gaming organization for high school students in the United States Generation Esports (GenE) serves communities around the world that wish to better engage today's youth.

LEAD1 Association & Sports Leadership Institute Announces the Return of the 2022 Collegiate Sports Summit

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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As a kickoff to the Summit, LEAD1 will host its Spring Athletics Directors Meeting on Monday, April 25.

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  • As a kickoff to the Summit, LEAD1 will host its Spring Athletics Directors Meeting on Monday, April 25.
  • "After delaying for nearly two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we're thrilled to kick-off the Collegiate Sport Summit alongside the Sports Leadership Institute," said Tom McMillen, President and CEO of LEAD1.
  • "The Sports Leadership Institute is thrilled to bring back the Collegiate Sports Summit in 2022 in partnership with LEAD1," said Ian Gaffney, President of Sports Leadership Institute.
  • About the LEAD1 Association: LEAD1 represents the athletics directors of the 130 member universities of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS).

American International College Honors 273 Student-Athletes

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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American International College (AIC) Athletic Director's 3.0 Club induction ceremony welcomed 273 student-athletes into its ranks on August 31, 2021.

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  • SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The American International College (AIC) Athletic Director's 3.0 Club induction ceremony welcomed 273 student-athletes into its ranks on August 31, 2021.
  • The 273 student-athletes inducted during this year's ceremony represent the largest group in the event's history, and a 59% increase over 2019, the last year the event was held.
  • For many of our students, being able to maintain that balance of achievements in dual areas of college life is important to helping them reach their full potential.
  • Founded in 1885, American International College (AIC) is a private, co-educational, doctoral granting institution located in Springfield, Massachusetts, comprising the School of Business, Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, and the School of Health Sciences.