McLendon Leadership Initiative (MLI)
The McLendon Leadership Initiative (MLI) is a national fellowship program that provides access and opportunity while developing principled leaders prepared to make an impact in the sports industry.
Open to individuals with a bachelor’s degree who aspire to build a career in sports, the program seeks those who embody the values of Coach John McLendon and offer unique perspectives shaped by a variety of personal, educational, and professional backgrounds.
MLI offers a year-long professional development experience through placements at leading athletic departments and sports organizations across the country.
Who Should Apply?
MLI is founded on the belief that effective leadership emerges from individuals who contribute diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and innovative thinking.
The program is open to all individuals who embody the values of Coach John McLendon and offers unique perspectives that enrich the sports industry.
Ideal candidates bring integrity, initiative, collaboration, and emotional intelligence to help build collaborative environments where all team members are supported, valued, and empowered to grow.
Learning Outcomes
- Decision Making
- Leadership Training
- Interviewing
- Career Planning
- Financial Literacy
- Networking