Five Hoosiers Attend Big Ten Student-Athlete Engagmeent Leadership Retreat
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Five Indiana student-athletes recently took part in the two-day Big Ten Conference Student-Athlete Engagement Leadership retreat June 16-18 at Big Ten headquarters.
Among those attending were Lenée Beaumont (women’s basketball), Garrett Messer (track & field), Tyler Morris (football), Jordan Rayford (football) and Mary Kate Sullivan (women’s soccer). Student-athletes had the chance to network with alumni and current student athletes from from all 18 schools while attending breakout sessions and guest speakers on the topics of financial literacy, mental health, personal branding, NCAA legislation and leadership.
The group also had a chance to hear from Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti while ending the two-day retreat with a field day with the Boys & Girls Club of America.
I’m so grateful I had the opportunity to be part of the Big Ten Leadership Retreat. It was an amazing experience from start to finish. I learned so much and came away with valuable lessons and insights. All the speakers were so engaging and impactful, and it was especially meaningful to connect with student-athletes from other schools. I can’t wait to bring everything I learned back to Indiana Athletics and my team. – Mary Kate Sullivan
I was truly honored to attend the inaugural Big Ten Leadership Retreat over the summer at the Big Ten headquarters. The experience was both inspiring and enriching, and I’m excited to bring the insights and lessons I gained back to my school and team. We heard from a multitude of passionate and educated speakers over topics such as leadership, mental health, and how to brand yourself. I also got the opportunity to interact with other student-athletes from every institution in the Big Ten and made meaningful connections with many of them. - Garrett Messer