Center for Sports Leadership and Learning Partners with Houston Texans to Advance High Performance and Leadership Development
Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - July 30, 2025) - Abilene Christian University's Center for Sports Leadership and Learning is proud to announce a formal partnership with the Houston Texans, a premier franchise in the National Football League. This strategic collaboration will deliver integrated consulting services and resources to the Texans' football operations group."Our focus is always on finding ways to best support our players, and that requires a constant commitment to learning,...
2025-07-30 8:00 AM EDT
ACU's Center for Sports Leadership and Learning and SABR Partner to Advance Data Literacy and Leadership in Sports
Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - June 27, 2025) - In a bold move to transform the future of sports leadership and analytics, the Center for Sports Leadership and Learning at Abilene Christian University (ACU) yesterday announced a strategic partnership with the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) during the opening session of the SABR 2025 National Convention in Dallas, Texas.The announcement was shared during a special Q&A session featuring Dr. George Saltsman, provost at ACU...
2025-06-27 9:00 AM EDT
ACU Announces Online Bachelor of Science in Sports Leadership and Management
Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - June 3, 2025) - Abilene Christian University (ACU) has launched a new fully online Bachelor of Science in Sports Leadership and Management, offering a dynamic and flexible program for students pursuing careers in coaching, athletic administration and leadership roles across the growing global sports industry. This program combines practical leadership training with foundational business principles and faith-based learning, equipping students to lead with...
2025-06-03 9:00 AM EDT
ACU Pioneers Sports Leadership with New Center
Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - May 19, 2025) - Aspiring sports leaders nationwide now have the opportunity to learn at one of the leading, and most innovative centers in the country. Abilene Christian University just launched the Center for Sports Leadership and Learning, a national hub designed to elevate leadership, performance and organizational excellence across the sports industry.The Center for Sports Leadership and Learning, housed on ACU's Dallas campus, integrates professional...
2025-05-19 9:00 AM EDT
ACU's Sports Leadership & Learning Division Announces Partnership with Endebrock Talent Management
Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - March 12, 2025) - Abilene Christian University's Sports Leadership & Learning Division has entered into a new partnership with Endebrock Talent Management (ETM), a premier sports agency specializing in the representation of coaches, front office personnel and executives across college and professional sports. This collaboration will bring cutting-edge professional development programs to ETM's clientele, including professional sports teams and multiple major...
2025-03-12 9:00 AM EDT
ACU Sports Leadership & Learning Partners with National Amateur Fall Baseball Federation to Develop "The Complete Athlete" Leadership Curriculum
Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - February 27, 2025) - Abilene Christian University's (ACU) Sports Leadership & Learning Division is proud to announce a new partnership with the National Amateur Fall Baseball Federation (NAFBF) to develop The Complete Athlete Leadership Curriculum. This innovative program will provide 45,000 high school student-athletes with learning development training focused on leadership, communication and personal growth.The Complete Athlete curriculum is designed to...
2025-02-27 9:00 AM EST
ACU Welcomes Former Texas Rangers Executive Ben Baroody as Associate Vice President, Strategic Sports Partnerships
Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - November 13, 2024) - Abilene Christian University (ACU) is thrilled to announce the hiring of Ben Baroody, formerly the Director of Leadership, Organizational Development, & Mental Wellness for the Texas Rangers, as the new Associate Vice President, Strategic Sports Partnerships. In this pivotal role, Baroody will lead the development of strategic partnerships between ACU and professional sports teams, major sports brands and K-12 school districts across the...
2024-11-13 8:00 AM EST
ACU Announces New Master of Science in Sports Leadership
Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - March 27, 2024) - Abilene Christian University (ACU) has launched a new online master's degree in Sports Leadership focused on equipping prospective or current sports professionals in enhancing their experience with foundational and academically-based strategies to become effective coaches, sports administrators, and sports brand leaders. Led by a diverse array of sports professionals, interdisciplinary professors, and practitioners, the program is designed to...
2024-03-27 9:00 AM EDT