Schwartz (DYU), Wallace (MER), Healy (MOL), and Russo (MOL) to Represent ECC at NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum

Created in 1997, the NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum has served as a life-changing experience for more than 5,000 student-athletes who have grown personally and professionally as a result of their attendance. Student-athletes selected to attend the forum return to campus with invaluable leadership skills, a refined understanding of the relationship among personal values, core beliefs and behavioral styles, and the support of a close personal network of like-minded peers to provide continued connection and dialogue after the program concludes. "I'm excited to network, meet student-athletes, and improve myself as a leader," added Schwartz. "Moreover, this is a great opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and challenge myself to be uncomfortable.  I'm also excited to represent the ECC and D'Youville University. From this event, I hope to gain leadership experience that I can bring back to my school and my team, which can help us in our upcoming season. I also hope to learn from others and improve my communication skills as a listener." "I'm so grateful for the opportunity to attend this event because I’m excited to learn how to better myself as a leader," said Wallace. "I hope to learn valuable skills I can apply on and off the field to be the best captain I can be for my teammates. Other than learning to become the best leader I can be, I am also excited to meet other athletes who are just as involved as I am. I look forward to the experience of traveling to Texas in a whole new environment that is outside of New York, as well as being able to compare other student-athletes’ experiences to mine in their school environment."   In addition to impactful color team sessions, they feel the rewards of a community service project, learn about the inner workings of the NCAA, and hear from resonant keynote speakers who share powerful stories and teachings. Active learning is a priority for all facilitators and speakers at the Student-Athlete Leadership Forum. One of the most rewarding aspects of the program is the participants’ ability to learn and grow alongside newly forged connections who often remain valuable for decades to come. After four days on-site, participants return to campus or conference offices feeling rejuvenated, connected and confident.
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