North Central College Represented at the 2009 NCAA National Student-Athlete Development Conference

North Central College student-athletes Josh Delancy and Joe Norton are among 187 NCAA Division III representatives selected to attend the 2009 NCAA National Student-Athlete Development Conference, to be held May 24-27 at the Walt Disney World Coronado Spring Resort in Orlando, Fla.

The pair were among more than 2,000 applicants for the conference, which will include approximately 600 student-athletes from the NCAA's three divisions. Held annually, the Student-Athlete Development Conference provides NCAA student-athletes with a forum to openly discuss issues that may affect them on their campuses and in their communities, while also providing them with the opportunity to enhance their leadership, communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

The annual NCAA National Student-Athlete Development Conference provides NCAA student-athletes with a forum to openly discuss issues that may affect them on their campuses and in their communities, while also providing them with the opportunity to enhance their leadership, communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills. The National Student-Athlete Development Conference also promotes better communication among student-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty and communities. The four-day conference consists of daily color team sessions, exercises, speakers and activities to help the student-athletes develop as individuals and as contributing members to society.

North Central College Represented at the 2009 NCAA Division III Regional Leadership Conference

Four members of the North Central College community participated in the 2009 NCAA Division III Regional Leadership Conference, held January 23-25, 2009, at the Westin Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Derek Sulo (football), Anna Wirtz (volleyball) and Kellen Wells-Mangold represented North Central College as a school team and Stevie Baker-Watson, assistant athletic director, served as a facilitator for the conference.

Individuals met in "drum teams", learning about their leadership styles, and worked together to explore common traits of positive leaders. School teams were challenged to develop an action plan for their campus, supporting significant, positive change for the community and campus. In addition, school teams were able to meet as an athletic conference to discuss issues relevant to their own conference.

North Central College Represented at the 2008 NCAA National Student-Athlete Development Conference

Jessica Davis (women’s basketball) and Dominic Sulo (football) were selected from over 1,800 nominations to attend the 2008 NCAA National Student-Athlete Development Conference held May 25-29, 2008 at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Both Jessica and Dominic are members of North Central College’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

The annual NCAA National Student-Athlete Development Conference provides NCAA student-athletes with a forum to openly discuss issues that may affect them on their campuses and in their communities, while also providing them with the opportunity to enhance their leadership, communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills. The National Student-Athlete Development Conference also promotes better communication among student-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty and communities. The four-day conference consists of daily color team sessions, exercises, speakers and activities to help the student-athletes develop as individuals and as contributing members to society.