Torero Trio selected 2017 NCAA Career in Sports Forum

2017 May 19

A trio of Torero student-athletes received outstanding news today with the announcement that they have been selected to participate in the 2017 NCAA Career in Sports Forum which will take place June 1-4 in Indianapolis at the NCAA national office. The three student-athletes include senior Bri Jurries (Swimming and Diving), senior Julia Sherwood (Women's Soccer) and junior Sarah Stone (Softball).

The Career in Sports Forum is an annual educational and professional development program designed and conducted by the NCAA leadership development department. The NCAA, brings together 200 student-athletes to learn and explore potential careers in sports, with the primary focus on college athletics. This unique, four-day forum is designed to assist student-athletes in charting their career paths, as well as provide an opportunity to network and learn from current athletics professionals.

The topics covered by industry experts include: how personal values intersect with career opportunities, how behavioral styles impact individual effectiveness, the key professional and career development information to assist with transition from a student-athlete to a professional, and the role of the college coach or athletics administrator. Participants will network with peers, as well as key decision-makers at the campus, conference and national level of college athletics.

Bri Jurries, Julia Sherwood and Sarah Stone are three of nearly 1,000 college athletes who applied to the forum. The process starts on campus with interested student-athletes and nominations by athletics administrators. The candidates who complete the application are whittled down to 200 invitees by a selection committee comprised of former forum participants who work at NCAA member schools and conference offices.

"I am very excited for the opportunity to explore potential careers within the NCAA and sports in general, and I'm grateful for the chance to meet and network with current athletic professionals," said Julia Sherwood. "This forum is a unique learning experience and I'm beyond proud to represent USD at the forum in June alongside my fellow student-athletes."