Mat Edelson's Contact Details

Mat Edelson's Company Details

The National Consortium for Academics and Sports

Orlando, FL, US • 10 - 19 Employees
Sports Clubs/Sports Entertainment

The Institute of Sports and Social Justice (formally known as The National Consortium for Academics and Sports (NCAS)) uses the power and appeal of sport to effect positive social change in society. We believe that sport can heal communities, help right wrongs, and teach about social justice issues. We educate and empower individuals and organizations by inspiring values-based thinking which leads to actions that promote social responsibility and equality. Our cutting edge programs are highly interactive, engaging athletic executives, administrators, staff, coaches, and student-athletes in unusually effective ways. Through the use of sports analogies, real-life athletic case studies, and scenarios, role plays, videos, and other activities. ISSJ members become leaders in diversity and inclusion, gender violence prevention, and critical decision-making skills. Our programs include the following:TEAMWork Leadership InstituteMentors in Violence PreventionBranded a LeaderNational Student-Athlete DayOur clients include:Professional Leagues and Teams - MLB, NBA, & NFLBig Ten ConferenceSoutheastern Conference (SEC)Atlantic 10MilitaryOver 200 Universities and Colleges