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2012 WATKINS AWARD FINALISTS

Zachery Banner, Tacoma, WA
Alexander Carter, Ashburn, VA
Jonathan Curry, Phoenex City, AL
Keith Marshall, Raleigh, NC
Deion Williams, Long Beach, CA
Jameis Winston, Birmingham, AL

2012 WATKINS AWARD WINNER
KEITH MARSHALL




Joseph Barksdale
Watkins Class of 2007
3rd Round Pic to the
Oakland Raiders


Marcus Gilchrist
Watkins Class of 2007
2nd Round Pick to the
San Diego Chargers

2007 Synergy

NEWS

“SYNERGY” Sports Conference May 18-19, 2007

Our next major event will be our “SYNERGY” Sports Conference hosted by American Sports University on May 18th and 19th in San Bernardino, California.

  • •Workshops & Seminars
  • •Autographed Sports Collectibles Show
  • •Celebrity Charity Golf Tournament
  • •Vendors
  • •Sports Icons and Celebrity Guest
  • •Tours of American Sports University
  • •Win a college scholarship to American Sports University
The “SYNERGY” Sports Conference will be one of the premier networking events for the sports industry. Sports professionals from across the country will gather in San Bernardino, California to discuss issues, educate, mentor and network. One specific goal is to assist and advise aspiring students as well as young professionals who have an interest in a career in sports. Another goal is to give existing professionals a platform to exchange ideas and network. This is the conference for anyone who is interested in a career in sports or has a career in sports.
 

Topics of discussion will include Opportunities in Collegiate Sports, Sports and the Internet, Sports Reporting, Corporate Sports Marketing, Women in the Sports Industry, Public/Community Relations in Professional Sports, The Future of Sports Medicine, The Role of a Sports Agent, and Diversity in the World of Sports just to name a few.

The “SYNERGY” Sports Conference will be an informative but fun weekend for all interested in a career in the exciting field of sports. Sports professionals from all across the country will gather in San Bernardino, CA to impart knowledge about their backgrounds and experiences, the ins and outs of the industry, what it takes to make it and give advice on how to get in.
 
The goal of the “SYNERGY” Sports Conference is two fold:
(1) To bring the sports professionals together to assist aspiring students and young professionals who have an interest in a career in sports;
(2) To give existing sports professionals a venue to network and exchange ideas.

Speakers and Panelist Click here.....

Preliminary

Conference Schedule

Friday , May 18, 2007
5:00 p.m. On-site Registration
5: 30 p.m. TOUR ASU
6:00 p.m. -7 p.m. VIP Reception and Networking

Conference Topics of discussion will include Opportunities in Collegiate Sports, Sports and the Internet, Sports Reporting, Corporate Sports Marketing, Women in the Sports Industry, Public/Community Relations in Professional Sports, The Future of Sports Medicine, The Role of a Sports Agent, and Diversity in the World of Sports just to name a few.

Saturday, May 19, 2007

   TOUR ASU
9: 00 a.m. Welcome
9: 30 a.m. Introductions
10:00 a.m. Topic To Be Announced  - Complete List of Topics listed above
11:15 a.m. Topic To Be Announced
Noon Lunch- TOUR ASU
1:30 p.m. Topic To Be Announced
2:45 p.m. Topic To Be Announced
4:00 p.m. Topic To Be Announced
5:30 p.m. TOUR ASU
6: 00p.m. Networking
7:30p.m. Conference Closed
 
 
Saturday, May 19, 2007

IE Summer Fest

 
 
Conference Fees:
 
Conference and VIP Reception
$ 100.00
Conference Only - Saturday, May 19th
$ 50.00
VIP Event Only  - Friday May 18th
$ 55.00
 
 PAY ONLINE click here...

Sports Expo, Museum  and Vendor Area 

10 am – 6 pm both days.

ADMISSION FREE
 
Conference Location
American Sports University (ASU)
399 North “D” Street
San Bernardino,  CA 92401
 
Conference Host:
American Sports University
 
Conference Presenter:
The “Alliance” – The National Alliance of African American Athletes
(A 501c3 non-profit organization)
 
Sponsorship Information
Reginald Grant
 ( 323 ) 376-1057
 ( 909) 889-5555
 
National: E. Pearsall (443) 994-2769
 

 * Online registration March 17, 2007

SPONSORSHIP Information click here.

 

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