APAC Recognizes Expertise At Three Levels:

Expert Advisor:

A professional who demonstrates deep expertise in general advising or in development within a specific sport along with a proven commitment to the highest ethical standards.

Core Advisor:

A advisor who demonstrates professional competence in general advising or sport specific development along with a proven commitment to the highest ethical standards.

Provisional Advisor: 

A professional who aspires to expertise in general advising or in sport specific consulting along with a proven commitment to the highest ethical standards.

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Annual Conferences

Continuing education is a requirement for all levels of membership and one way to satisfy this requirement is attending our annual virtual conference! The 2-day, recorded, event features expert presenters sharing the latest developments in eligibility, outreach to coaches, recruiting rules, financial incentives available to student-athletes, and best practices in the field.

Member Benefits:

All Members:

  • Groundbreaking education and training including both live and asynchronous, on-demand programs and events
  • Inclusion in member directory visible to all PAC members
  • PAC Quarterly Digital Newsletter
  • Priority registration and member discount for the PAC Virtual Conference in September
  • Networking events, including member only roundtables and virtual sessions with experts
  • Annual review with the opportunity for core or expert recognition based on your professional development

Core Members get all the benefits above and in addition:

  • Inclusion in the PAC member directory, visible to PAC members and the general public including notation of any sport specialty or general expertise as applicable
  • Opportunity to present at PAC webinars and submit articles for inclusion in the Quarterly Newsletter
  • Recognition in the Member Directory as a Core Member
  • Leadership opportunities on sport specific, regional and specialty committees
  • Annual review with the opportunity for recognition as an expert based on your professional development

Expert Advisors get all the benefits above and in addition: 

  • Inclusion in the PAC member directory, visible to PAC members and the general public with notation of your expert advisor designation and sport speciality or general expertise as applicable
  • Priority opportunity to present at PAC webinars and submit articles for inclusion in the Quarterly Newsletter
  • Recognition in the Member Directory as an Expert Advisor
  • Eligibility for a seat on the advisory board that shapes ongoing recognition and training priorities for PAC

Town Hall Meetings

The Association of Professional Athletic Consultants hosts quarterly town hall meetings open to ALL professionals advising aspiring student-athletes. These engaging and popular events bring together professionals at all levels of expertise to talk about how to best serve aspiring student-athletes and their families!

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Executive Board:

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Larry Blumenstyk: Director of College Counseling, Learning Associates
Jen Bowman, Head Volleyball Coach & Professor, Trinity (CT) College
Jen Bowman, Head Volleyball Coach & Professor, Trinity (CT) College
Randi Heathman
Randi Heathman, Equestrian College Advisor
Dana Lambert
Dana Lambert: Former President of NJACAC, Retired School Counselor, current NACAC Admissions Practices Committee Member, and NCAA High School Advisory Group alumni
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Dave Morris, College Counselor & CEO, College Athletic Advisor
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Dan Rothert: Founder, TSA Recruiting
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Deb Ryan: IEC, Empower Triangle Tutoring
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John Windham: Professor of Sports Management, University of St. Mary (KS)
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Ongoing Training

 

Association of Professional Athletic Consultants members get access to high quality live events and on-demand virtual training sessions as well as recruiting tools and materials that elevate the support you can provide to students!

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