NCAA event builds up leaders

Senior Kendyl Anderson and junior Jaylan Harris gained new perspectives on what it means to truly be a leader at the NCAA Leadership Forum held in November in Charlotte, North Carolina. Along with Megan Hudson, Assistant Director for Student-Athlete Services and Recreation, the LC representatives attended the annual event that drew participants from across all NCAA divisions.

The four-day forum focused on the theme “Light the Torch,” inspired by the Summer 2024 Olympics.

Anderson said the forum gave her a better understanding of various leadership techniques and how to embrace vulnerability.

“I learned there are different leadership styles that are successful and that it is okay to be vulnerable and let other people take the reins for a while, so you can figure things out,” Anderson said. For Hudson, the forum provided her with the chance to learn from others in her profession.

“This event was truly life-changing for me,” she said. “Being surrounded by like-minded individuals and administrators helped put so much into perspective for me. I received invaluable insights on how to be a better leader for my student-athletes.”