ASU expands career-connected pathways for professional athletes through Los Angeles immersive

Dr. Barbara Lash

Through ASU CareerCatalyst, the Learning Enterprise is advancing a focused model of applied, non-degree education — preparing professional athletes to translate performance into sustained leadership beyond competition.

Professional athletes are increasingly invited to speak on leadership, resilience and high-performance culture, yet few receive structured preparation for that role. Hosted at the ASU California Center in downtown Los Angeles, the Sports Media: Pro Athlete Speaker Experience offers a three-day immersive designed to help current and former athletes refine their message, understand the speaking industry and develop professional-grade assets.

The program reflects ASU’s broader commitment to career-connected learning that responds to real transition moments. By connecting faculty expertise, media training and industry insight, the Learning Enterprise continues to extend opportunity across life stages — supporting athletes as they shape what comes next.

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