TopConnect Basketball Symposium: Where Coaches Come to Grow

The TopConnect Basketball Symposium brings together top assistant coaches and mid-major Athletic Directors for a premier networking and leadership development opportunity.
TopConnect Basketball Symposium: Where Coaches Come to Grow

TopConnect Basketball Symposium: A Platform for Networking and Growth

The world of college basketball is abuzz with excitement as the prestigious TopConnect Basketball Symposium is set to take place at the Thomas & Mack Center on the campus of University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This esteemed event, now in its seventh year, brings together the top assistant basketball coaches in the country and connects them with mid-major Athletic Directors, providing unparalleled networking and leadership development opportunities.

Coaches from around the country gather to share knowledge and experiences.

The symposium, developed by ETSU Athletic Director Dr. Richard Sander, has established itself as a premier platform for educational programming, featuring a range of successful leaders and speakers. This year’s event is headlined by Kristi Dosh of College Sports Solutions and Dan Poneman of Poneman & Naiditch Representation.

The three-day event is packed with insightful panel discussions, including topics such as “First- and Second-Year Head Coaches,” “Looking Back: If I Knew Then What I Know Now,” and “New Realities of College Athletics: NIL.” Breakout sessions will delve into essential topics like “Managing up,” “NIL & Collectives,” and “Creating and Maintaining Culture.”

Coaches discuss strategies and share experiences.

The TopConnect Basketball Symposium is built around the mantra of “Connect. Prepare. Lead.” This event is a testament to the power of collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the world of college basketball.

The Thomas & Mack Center sets the stage for the TopConnect Basketball Symposium.

Florida Gulf Coast University’s Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach, Kyle Griffin, has been selected to participate in this esteemed event, further solidifying his reputation as a rising star in the coaching world.

FGCU’s Kyle Griffin, a rising star in the coaching world.

The TopConnect Basketball Symposium is an exemplary model of how educational programming can bring together the best minds in college basketball, fostering growth, innovation, and success.

Coaches and Athletic Directors connect and share ideas.