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ECAC Announces Topics and Panelists for Inaugural ECAC Empowerment Event

4/14/2017 9:30:00 AM

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DANBURY, Conn. – The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) has announced the full schedule and panelists for the inaugural ECAC Empowerment Series event presented by Vitel Global Communications, LLC to be held at Manhattanville College on April 20. Bios may be found for each panelist at the links below.
 
The ECAC Empowerment Series events are designed to be one-day workshops consisting of panel discussions offering an array of networking, mentorship and leadership advice from experienced leaders in the industry. The lineup of discussion topics for the kickoff event offers something for everyone on staff, all attendees are guaranteed to leave having gained a wealth of knowledge.
 
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. Managing Your Career in Athletics
With over 50 years of combined experience, these leading industry professionals will provide you valuable advice for success in college athletics. Learn how to get the experience you need to one day achieve your professional goals.  
 
Panelists:
Andrew Fellingham, Inter-Collegiate Athletic Consulting, President & Managing Director
Gene Doris, Fairfield University, Director of Athletics
Terry Small, New Jersey Athletic Conference, Commissioner
Ken Andrews, Middle Atlantic Conference, Executive Director
 
10:35 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Maximizing Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Learn from the success of these panelists and help your athletic department maximize their profits through corporate sponsorship opportunities. The panelists will provide you key strategies and tips to add overlooked intangible benefits and increase awareness of your school. 
  
Panelists:
John Rollins, ECAC, Vice President for Administration/Chief Financial Officer
Keith Bradshaw, Learfield, Vice President
Grayle Howlett, Teevee Makers, Chief Revenue Officer
Zak Ivkovic, City University of New York Athletic Conference, Executive Director
 
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Working With, Managing and Supporting Coaches
Seasoned athletic administrators and former coaches discuss how to create and sustain a developmental alliance with your coaches. Establish an impactful relationship that will help you realize your objectives on and off the field.   
 
Panelists:
Gene Doris, Fairfield University, Director of Athletics
Mark Griffin, Rutgers University-Newark, Director of Athletics/Recreation
Lori Mazza, Western Connecticut State University, Director of Athletics
Terry Small, New Jersey Athletic Conference, Commissioner
 
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Building an Effective Office Culture
Discussing the importance of relationship building with an understanding of interpersonal dynamics and solutions. Learn strategies for fostering a culture on diversity and inclusiveness.
 
Panelists:
Dan Coonan, ECAC, President/CEO
Kate Willet, The BIG EAST Conference, Associate Commissioner, Compliance and Governance
Lori Mazza, Western Connecticut State University, Director of Athletics
Keith Levinthal, Manhattanville College, Director of Athletics
 
1:50 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. Establishing an Athletics Streaming Platform
Live streaming is on the rise. These pioneers in multimedia can help your athletic department understand the importance of developing a streaming platform capable of providing your fans the content they want. 
 
Panelists:
Brett Adams, Stevenson University, Director of Athletics
Nick Guerriero, American University, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications
James Bates, Teevee Makers, President & CEO
 
2:40 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. Social Media Best Practices
This interactive panel discussion will prepare you for the ever evolving and unpredictable world of social media. Gain insight from social media experts about new options and trends with Facebook, Twitter and Instagram while also learning the do’s and don’ts of the business. To join the conversation, live tweet your questions to the panelists: @ECACSports #ECACpower.
 
Panelists:
Meghan O’Brien, ECAC, Director of Marketing & Communications, @MOBrien917
Nick Guerriero, American University, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications, @nguerriero
 
3:30 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. Preparing Student-Athletes to Enter the Workplace
This session will provide student athletes the tools and resources necessary to develop their career plan through thoughtful strategy, planning and execution. Learn the best way to juggle your job along with your life away from the office.
 
Panelists:
John Rollins, ECAC, Vice President for Administration/Chief Financial Officer To learn more about the ECAC Empowerment Series, go to ECACsports.com/ECACpower. To register for the event click here.

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ABOUT THE ECAC
In the 77 years since its inception, the ECAC has emerged as the nation's largest Conference, ranging in location from Maine to Georgia, and westerly to Missouri. In 2015-16, the ECAC hosted nearly 100 championships in men's and women's sports as the sponsors of over 5,800 varsity teams and 111,000 student-athletes. For more information, visit www.ecacsports.com.

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