Soccer: Martin To Represent Cajuns At NCAA Forum

Courtesy: RaginCajuns.com

UL soccer player, Carleigh Martin, has been selected as one of 400 collegiate athletes to participate in the NCAA’s 2010 Career in Sports Forum. The Forum will take place May 11-14, 2010, at the Downtown Marriott in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The NCAA Career in Sports Forum (Forum) is a four day event through which selected student-athletes will explore and be educated on careers in sports, with a primary focus on collegiate athletics. Through the use of dual tracks, participants will examine the key functions of a coach or administrator within sports.  Foundational skills such as communication, networking, recruiting, managing culture, transitioning and budgeting will be covered with participants.  

Martin played in all 19 matches last season for the Cajuns, starting in 16. The junior midfielder recorded 12 shots with five on goal.

The Forum will be conducted in a two year rotation for NCAA sponsored sports, with the inaugural Forum open to student-athletes who have interest in coaching the sports of: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Track and Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling.  The administrator track will cover the areas of: Academics, Compliance, Facilities, Life Skills, Marketing and Promotions and Sports Information.