Capel Joins McLendon Foundation Minority Leadership Initiative
7/13/2020 10:49:00 AM | Men's Basketball
PITTSBURGH – University of Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel is one of more than 35 collegiate coaches to collaborate with the John McLendon Minority Scholarship Foundation to launch the McLendon Minority Leadership Initiative [MLI] as announced today by the foundation. The coach-driven initiative will provide minorities a jump-start to their careers through practical experiences, opportunities to build their network, and instilling the values of John McLendon: Integrity, Education, Leadership, and Mentorship.
"I am grateful to have the opportunity to partner with peers in the coaching industry to support the McLendon Minority Leadership initiative," said Capel. "I was fortunate to learn about Coach McLendon through his relationship with my dad. He was a pioneer of the game and an extremely important figure in the integration of college basketball. To help carry on his legacy by developing a pathway for minority men and women into athletics administration is a terrific tribute to him. This program will not only increase diversity in athletics departments, but will provide many more people of color clear opportunities to pursue their dreams."
The McLendon Foundation, along with G3 Marketing and ProLink Staffing Services, will be assisting in the solicitation of collegiate coaches, administrators, and corporations to build this program and provide opportunities within athletics departments at all levels, with the ultimate goal of expanding and enhancing the pipeline for minorities interested in pursuing careers in athletics administration. As an added benefit, the Joel Cornette Foundation will assist the Future Leaders with corporate mentorship, development, and job placement.
"The McLendon Minority Leadership Initiative is a huge step in the right direction for enhancing the pipeline within our industry," said Andrea Williams, Chief Operating Officer at the College Football Playoff (CFP) and McLendon Foundation President. "There are many qualified minority individuals who are prepared to make their mark and begin their careers in college athletics, and this program, jumpstarted by Coach Calipari, is a great foundation to build on."
More information regarding the MLI, including a pre-application for interested and qualified individuals, can be found at MinorityLeaders.org. In conjunction with this announcement, the McLendon Foundation is unveiling a newly designed website to showcase the efforts of the Foundation, highlighted by its mission to empower and develop minorities who aspire to be principled leaders in athletics administration by providing educational resources and access to a life-long community of mentors.
Participants in the initiative will be known as MLI Future Leaders. Learn more about John McLendon here.
About the John McLendon Minority Scholarship Foundation
The John McLendon Minority Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded and administered aby NACDA that provides educational opportunities and serves as a vehicle for networking, information and advocacy on behalf of the profession. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded 123 students with scholarships in the amount of $1,245,000.
"I am grateful to have the opportunity to partner with peers in the coaching industry to support the McLendon Minority Leadership initiative," said Capel. "I was fortunate to learn about Coach McLendon through his relationship with my dad. He was a pioneer of the game and an extremely important figure in the integration of college basketball. To help carry on his legacy by developing a pathway for minority men and women into athletics administration is a terrific tribute to him. This program will not only increase diversity in athletics departments, but will provide many more people of color clear opportunities to pursue their dreams."
The McLendon Foundation, along with G3 Marketing and ProLink Staffing Services, will be assisting in the solicitation of collegiate coaches, administrators, and corporations to build this program and provide opportunities within athletics departments at all levels, with the ultimate goal of expanding and enhancing the pipeline for minorities interested in pursuing careers in athletics administration. As an added benefit, the Joel Cornette Foundation will assist the Future Leaders with corporate mentorship, development, and job placement.
"The McLendon Minority Leadership Initiative is a huge step in the right direction for enhancing the pipeline within our industry," said Andrea Williams, Chief Operating Officer at the College Football Playoff (CFP) and McLendon Foundation President. "There are many qualified minority individuals who are prepared to make their mark and begin their careers in college athletics, and this program, jumpstarted by Coach Calipari, is a great foundation to build on."
More information regarding the MLI, including a pre-application for interested and qualified individuals, can be found at MinorityLeaders.org. In conjunction with this announcement, the McLendon Foundation is unveiling a newly designed website to showcase the efforts of the Foundation, highlighted by its mission to empower and develop minorities who aspire to be principled leaders in athletics administration by providing educational resources and access to a life-long community of mentors.
Participants in the initiative will be known as MLI Future Leaders. Learn more about John McLendon here.
About the John McLendon Minority Scholarship Foundation
The John McLendon Minority Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded and administered aby NACDA that provides educational opportunities and serves as a vehicle for networking, information and advocacy on behalf of the profession. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded 123 students with scholarships in the amount of $1,245,000.
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