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 excellence, character and purpose.Led by experienced educators and sport industry professionals, the program...
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 development, consulting, academic programs and research to serve athletes,...
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 universities, and provide strategic advising to the agency, furthering both organizations' commitment to leadership and...
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 equip student-athletes with essential life skills that extend beyond the game. Through ACU's expertise in...
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 state.
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 prepare graduate students with the required skills and strategies to guide athletes to achieve...
2024-03-27 9:00 AM EDT