WICHITA—Three Wichita State athletes were chosen for the prestigious NCAA Leadership Development – Career in Sports Forum, it was announced Friday.
Rebekah Topham and
Emily Gardiner of the women's track and field team and
Marius Frosa of the men's tennis team were selected for the event.
Despite the Career in Sports Forum's in-person event being canceled, these three Shockers still have the opportunity to virtually learn about leadership and professional development specifically for a career in intercollegiate athletics.
This is the fourth consecutive year that Wichita State student-athletes will participate in the event. The 2020 trio also marks the largest group of selected Shockers in a single year.
The selection process is a competitive one and is application-based. According to the event's website, the event is an annual educational program that brings 200 student-athletes from across the country together to learn about and explore potential careers in sports, particularly college athletics.
According to the NCAA's website, attendees network with peers and decision-makers on college campuses across the country on numerous topics. Attendees will also acquire tools and training needed to pursue careers in the industry.
Topham capped off an outstanding indoor track campaign with her second consecutive AAC Most Valuable Performer award at the AAC Indoor Championships in February. Topham has also been named to the AD Honor Roll eight times.
Frosa was in the midst of his senior season and was named the AAC Player of the Week on Feb. 18. Frosa and teammate
Murkel Dellien made it to the Elite Eight as a doubles pairing at the 2019 NCAA Championships. Frosa and Dellien kicked off the 2019-20 season ranked fifth in the nation as a double pair. Frosa has been named to the AD Honor Roll five times.
Gardiner competed in five meets during the 2020 indoor track season, including competing in the pole vault at the AAC Championships in February. Gardiner is a two-time academic all-conference honoree and has been named to the AD Honor Roll five consecutive semesters.
