Next Level Student Athlete Summit
April 29, 2025, 8 am - 3 pm
House Three Thirty, 532 W. Market Street, Akron, OH 44303
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Photo by Gus Chan
ELEVATING BLACK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ATHLETES
The Next Level Student-Athlete Summit empowers high school student-athletes of color to thrive in all aspects of their lives by bridging the support and resource gap.
If paying with a purchase order complete the registration for each attendee and email Erica at verderber_e@shaker.org for an invoice. To pay with a credit card, register here.
Deadline: April 1, limited seating
Student-athletes will learn directly from university representatives, college athletes, and other industry professionals how to:
Foster Personal Growth
Promote Community Engagement
Facilitate Skill Development
Empower Through Leadership
SUCCESS
EXPERIENCE
SUPPORT
KNOWLEDGE
TOOLS
RESOURCES
Program Line-Up:
Breakfast & Career Fair Expo
Fuel your body and explore valuable resources at the Career Fair Expo
Welcome Remarks
Kevin Clayton, Chief Impact and Equity Officer, Rock Entertainment Group and Cleveland Cavaliers
Mind & Motion
Mindful Meditation and Yoga
Beyond the Field
Explore career pathways for student-athletes and find knowledge for success.
Mental Resilience
How to thrive on and off the field.
The NIL Landscape
What you should know about NIL
Fuel Your Future
Enjoy lunch, engage, and discover tools to utilize with university and industry professionals.
In The Spotlight
College athletes share their stories on how to foster personal growth.
CONNECT
INSPIRE
KNOWLEDGE
TOOLS
RESOURCES
GET INVOLVED
The Next Level Student-Athlete Summit works to empower high school student-athletes of color to thrive in all aspects of their lives by bridging the support and resource gap.
You are invited to share your expertise with other industry professionals to support, inspire, and provide resources to directly impact high school student-athlete success by becoming a:
Event Sponsor
Support the Next Level Student-Athlete Summit as an Event Sponsor at the Gold ($2500) or Silver ($1000) Level. See the details for each level below. Click here to make your commitment.
Gold Level ($2,500)
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- Top logo recognition on the event banner
- Top logo recognition on our Next Level Student-Athlete Summit website
- Logo recognition on our ticketing site
- Shout-outs on our Shaker Schools Foundation social media platforms
- Table Exhibitor
Silver Level ($1,000)
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- Logo recognition on the event banner
- Logo recognition on our Next Level Student-Athlete Summit website
- Shout-outs on Shaker Schools Foundation social media platforms
Career Fair Table Exhibitor
Become a Table Exhibitor ($100) at the Summit and display your swag and information. Click the Sponsor button below to donate.
Panel Contributor or Presenter
Contact Vikki Long to become a Panel Contributor or Presenter at the Summit.
For more information about supporting the Next Level Summit, contact mccormick_h@shaker.org.