NFL Player Engagement and the Wharton Sports Business Initiative are excited to announce the 2nd Annual NFL-Wharton Prep Leadership Program.
The Prep Leadership Program is a highly selective leadership and achievement recognition program for a select group of Class of 2014 elite male and female student-athletes. The program recognizes the success of the invitees both on the field and in the classroom and provides participants with two days of specific leadership training and development programming. The program will feature instruction by top faculty from Wharton and the NFL, focused on the following topics:
- Basics of Leadership – assessments, styles, motivating others
- Professional Development – life skills, social media, accountability, character
- Career Development – preparing for the future (resume, mock-interview, public speaking, networking)
- Financial Education – introduction to financial terms, tools, and the role of financial advisors
- Total Wellness – Physical Strength, Personal Strength, Emotional Strength, and Financial Strength
The rigorous coursework, breakout groups, and panels specifically designed by the NFL and Wharton will provide a formal foundation of leadership training for the next generation of elite leaders and athletes.
Program and Application Details
The NFL-Wharton Prep Leadership Program will take place on Monday, June 24th – Wednesday, June 26th, 2013 at the Wharton School of Business in Philadelphia, PA. Selected participants will be responsible for the cost of their travel to and from the program. Wharton will cover all other costs associated with the program, including lodging.
The program is open to rising high-school senior student-athletes (class of 2014). All interested student-athletes must complete the formal application by Friday, March 15th, 2013. You can access the application here.
All completed applications will be reviewed by the NFL and Wharton, and applicants will be notified of selection decisions on Friday, April 19th, 2013.
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Austin Moss at Austin.Moss@NFL.com.
To learn more about the NFL-Wharton Prep Leadership Program, click here.