PAADS Athlete DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT & SYMPOSIUM PREVIEW

This podcast episode previews the upcoming PAADS Athlete Development Summit and Symposium events in New York City, hosted at MLB. The discussion outlines a week of activities in May, including an international guest experience with visits to the NBA, WNBA, and MLS, followed by a research symposium on May 14th featuring presentations on topics like gambling culture in female sports and fan reactions to athlete mental health disclosures. The main athlete development summit on May 15th and 16th will feature global partners from various sports leagues sharing their programming, along with sessions on neurodiversity, social media protection for athletes, athlete panels, and self-care for practitioners, emphasizing networking and shared learning. The speakers highlight the value of connecting with fellow professionals and the diverse content planned for the week.