BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//eluceo/ical//2.0/EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:09fb5a490025cdf721ff8eb1795223c0 DTSTAMP:20240509T191603Z SUMMARY:A Catalyst for the Cause: Fostering Greater Equity in Sport DESCRIPTION: \n\nThe Drexel Sport Business Conference will focus on mental health\nwithin the sports industry\, shedding light on the often overlooke d\nwell-being of athletes of all ages and those who contribute behind the\ nscenes. In this pivotal discussion\, our conference aims to delve into\nt he diverse range of mental health resources available for athletes\,\nreco gnizing the unique challenges they face in their pursuit of\nexcellence. M oreover\, we will turn our attention to the\noften-neglected mental health needs of individuals working in the\nsport industry\, acknowledging the p ressures and demands that come with\ntheir roles. By fostering an open dia logue and promoting awareness\,\nthe conference strives to contribute to a healthier and more\nsupportive sports ecosystem for everyone involved\, e mphasizing the\nimportance of mental well-being alongside physical prowess in the\npursuit of athletic excellence.\n\nCONFERENCE SCHEDULE\n\n9 A.M. DOORS OPEN\n\n9:30–10:15 A.M. KEYNOTE\n\nFrom Pro Athlete to Advocate: T im Massaquoi\, LPC\n\n10:30–11:15 A.M. SESSION 1\n\nAn Evolution of Ment al Health Resources for Sport Industry\nProfessionals:\n\nSam Ward & Megha n O’Donnell\, Founders of EmpowHERed\n\nMike Goings\, Vice President\, S ocial Responsibility & Fan Development\nat Philadelphia 76ers\n\nBrittany Redman\, Director\, Fan Services at Philadelphia Union\n\n11:30 A.M.–12: 15 P.M. BREAKOUT SESSION 2\n\nStudent-Athlete Identity:\n\nZach Hankle\, D rexel Athletics Psychologist\n\nLauren Ruhl\, Sport Psychology Consultant & Therapist at Greenepsych\nClinical & Sport Psychology\n\nWalt Norley\, F ounder & CEO of OnBalance\n\nSPECIAL THANKS TO DREXEL STUDENT AND MEMBER O F THE MEN’S ICE HOCKEY\nTEAM\, ZACH SPRUNG\, FOR HOSTING THE EVENT\n\n12 :15–1:15 P.M. LUNCH\, NETWORKING AND RESOURCE FAIR\n\nConfirmed Resource Fair Organizations:\n\nMorgan’s Message\n\nTGJ Shine On Scholarship Fun d\n\nPhiladelphia Youth Sports Collaborative\n\nAmerican Foundation for Su icide Prevention\n\nCope Notes\n\nCaron Treatment Centers\n\nSquashSmarts\ n\nAbbey’s Bakery\n\nFriends Hospital\n\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: PLEA SE CLICK HERE\n[https://alumni.drexel.edu/s/1683/form/16/form.aspx?sid=168 3&gid=2&pgid=4437&content_id=4268]\nTO LEARN MORE.\n\nINTERESTED IN SUPPOR TING DREXEL’S DEPARTMENT OF SPORT BUSINESS BUT\nCAN’T ATTEND THE CONFE RENCE? CLICK HERE\n[https://secureia.drexel.edu/s/1683/form/16/form.aspx?s id=1683&gid=2&pgid=3098&cid=5459&dids=248.340&appealcode=WEBUNITGEN&sort=1 &bledit=1]\nTO MAKE A GIFT.\n DTSTART:20240418T130000Z DTEND:20240418T171500Z LOCATION:Arlen Specter US Squash Center\, 25 N 33rd St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19104 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR