Three to represent Wisconsin at NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar
December 09, 2025 | General News
Jordan, Murphy and Matheny selected for Jan. event in Indianapolis
MADISON, Wis. – A trio of Wisconsin Athletics staff members were selected to participate in the NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar in Indianapolis, Ind. Adrian Jordan, Connor Murphy and Grant Matheny will represent the Badgers at the three-day program on Jan. 28-30, 2026.
"We couldn't be more excited for Grant, Adrian and Connor to represent Wisconsin at the NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar," said Associate Athletic Director for Leadership & Inclusion Dr. Danielle Pulliam. "This program is a powerful space where emerging professionals build community, learn from industry leaders, and develop the tools needed to grow as influential leaders. Each of them has earned this opportunity, and I look forward to seeing how they bring their learning back to our department and carry it forward throughout their careers."
Held annually since 2008, the seminar will bring together interns and graduate assistants from NCAA member institutions, conference offices and affiliate groups, offering leadership training along with educational and transitional programming. This event equips attending young professionals with the skills necessary to accelerate their career progression in college sports.
The program features interactive presentations from prominent industry experts, and NCAA national office executives. Through breakout engagements and panels, participants can explore potential career avenues while building valuable connections within their areas of interest. Additional professional development topics will include mastering difficult conversations, inclusive leadership, navigating the job search, managing others, and more. Overall, participants will strengthen their professional network and knowledge of college sports while building leadership skills that prepare them to succeed personally and professionally.
"We couldn't be more excited for Grant, Adrian and Connor to represent Wisconsin at the NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar," said Associate Athletic Director for Leadership & Inclusion Dr. Danielle Pulliam. "This program is a powerful space where emerging professionals build community, learn from industry leaders, and develop the tools needed to grow as influential leaders. Each of them has earned this opportunity, and I look forward to seeing how they bring their learning back to our department and carry it forward throughout their careers."
Held annually since 2008, the seminar will bring together interns and graduate assistants from NCAA member institutions, conference offices and affiliate groups, offering leadership training along with educational and transitional programming. This event equips attending young professionals with the skills necessary to accelerate their career progression in college sports.
The program features interactive presentations from prominent industry experts, and NCAA national office executives. Through breakout engagements and panels, participants can explore potential career avenues while building valuable connections within their areas of interest. Additional professional development topics will include mastering difficult conversations, inclusive leadership, navigating the job search, managing others, and more. Overall, participants will strengthen their professional network and knowledge of college sports while building leadership skills that prepare them to succeed personally and professionally.
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