Temple University Athletics
Elijah Van Dyke Participates in NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar
2.10.25 | General
INDIANAPOLIS - Elijah Van Dyke, a member of the Temple University athletics department, was one of nearly 200 interns and graduate assistants from NCAA member schools to take part in the NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar on Feb. 5-7.
Van Dyke, who serves as a Student-Athlete Development Assistant, participated in a three-day professional development event, which has been held every year since 2008 and provides leadership, educational and transitional programming for selected participants.
This year's theme, Lead Like a Superhero: Unleash Your Superpowers, emphasized the importance of participants using their unique abilities and sense of leadership to positively impact the future of college athletics. Â
"At the Emerging Leaders Seminar, we offer not only the opportunity for learners to network with their peers and decision-makers on the campus, conference and national levels of college athletics but also the opportunity to grow and enhance their abilities in a supportive and nurturing environment. At the seminar, learners find fellow emerging leaders and like-minded individuals who understand the challenges they face and will help them develop both as a person and as a hero," said Ashley Jocelyn, assistant director of leadership development.
Throughout the program, attendees engaged with NCAA staff and industry professionals through breakout sessions, panel discussions and a networking reception. Sessions provided insight into different areas of the industry, such as academics and student-athlete development, business and finance, coaching and compliance. Â
Other sessions provided tips for personal and professional development and covered topics such as mentorship and relationship management, personal branding and interview best practices. The program also featured a DiSC assessment workshop, in which learners developed an understanding of their personal and professional communication styles.
In a group case study activity, attendees were tasked with creating solutions for common concerns within college athletics departments. Each group delivered final presentations to a panel of experts for review.
The keynote speakers included Jeremiah Brown, a former NFL athlete who has become a professional speaker, who discussed areas of growth and impact while working in athletics. Vicky Chun, director of athletics at Yale, spoke to the attendees about managing change and making effective decisions. Â Mark Trumbo, associate director of leadership development at the NCAA, closed out the three-day program with a presentation about the importance of discovering your purpose and appreciating your progress. He reminded attendees that pushing themselves out of their comfort zone and building strong relationships throughout their journey will be essential to their success.Â
Van Dyke, who serves as a Student-Athlete Development Assistant, participated in a three-day professional development event, which has been held every year since 2008 and provides leadership, educational and transitional programming for selected participants.
This year's theme, Lead Like a Superhero: Unleash Your Superpowers, emphasized the importance of participants using their unique abilities and sense of leadership to positively impact the future of college athletics. Â
"At the Emerging Leaders Seminar, we offer not only the opportunity for learners to network with their peers and decision-makers on the campus, conference and national levels of college athletics but also the opportunity to grow and enhance their abilities in a supportive and nurturing environment. At the seminar, learners find fellow emerging leaders and like-minded individuals who understand the challenges they face and will help them develop both as a person and as a hero," said Ashley Jocelyn, assistant director of leadership development.
Throughout the program, attendees engaged with NCAA staff and industry professionals through breakout sessions, panel discussions and a networking reception. Sessions provided insight into different areas of the industry, such as academics and student-athlete development, business and finance, coaching and compliance. Â
Other sessions provided tips for personal and professional development and covered topics such as mentorship and relationship management, personal branding and interview best practices. The program also featured a DiSC assessment workshop, in which learners developed an understanding of their personal and professional communication styles.
In a group case study activity, attendees were tasked with creating solutions for common concerns within college athletics departments. Each group delivered final presentations to a panel of experts for review.
The keynote speakers included Jeremiah Brown, a former NFL athlete who has become a professional speaker, who discussed areas of growth and impact while working in athletics. Vicky Chun, director of athletics at Yale, spoke to the attendees about managing change and making effective decisions. Â Mark Trumbo, associate director of leadership development at the NCAA, closed out the three-day program with a presentation about the importance of discovering your purpose and appreciating your progress. He reminded attendees that pushing themselves out of their comfort zone and building strong relationships throughout their journey will be essential to their success.Â
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