CLEVELAND, OH - The National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA) is proud to announce the application process for this year's NACMA Mid-Level Cohort. Now entering its fourth year, the cohort provides tailored tools, training, resources and networking opportunities to mid-level marketing professionals who have at least three years of fulltime experience.
The Mid-Level Cohort will consist of 10-20 NACMA members, intentionally selected from the application process to spark dynamic and engaging conversations throughout the year.
Participants will meet virtually five times and will conclude with a sixth session, in-person, at the 2026 convention in Las Vegas. The monthly meetings will occur in December/January (TBD), February, March, April and May, with the final meeting in person in June at convention.
The application deadline is Wednesday, November 5.
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"We are excited to open applications for this year's Mid-Level Cohort," stated Zach Dayton, current NACMA President and Assistant Vice President/Deputy Director of Athletics at Fairfield. "This program has quickly become a cornerstone of NACMA's professional development efforts, giving rising leaders in our industry the chance to learn, grow, and connect with peers who share their passion for advancing college athletics. Each new cohort brings fresh energy and ideas, and I'm excited to see the impact this group will have on their campuses and in our industry."
Please reach out to Nick Strah (nstrah@nacda.com) in the NACDA office, or Mid-Level Cohort program leads, Lauren Belisle (lauren.belisle@vanderbilt.edu) and Megan MacLeod (memacle@ilstu.edu) if you have any questions about the Cohort or the application process.
About NACMA: NACMA provides the tools, training and network for collegiate sports marketers to successfully generate revenue, manage brands and develop fans. For more information about NACMA, please visit https://nacda.com/sports/nacma NACMA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 61st year. For more information on NACDA and the 18 affiliates that fall under its umbrella, please visit www.nacda.com.
