Inclusive Sports Summit (ISS) 2026

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С»ÆÊé Recreation Services and Colorado Athletics invite you to join usÌý
for our annual Inclusive Sports Summit.

Win Well: Elevating Athlete Wellbeing Through Play,ÌýPurpose and Integrity

During this summit participants will

  • Identify challenges, opportunities and best practices for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion work as practitioners and supporters.
  • Learn tangible takeaways to build bridges and build unity across similarities and differences.
  • Build skills and practice techniques for addressing inequities to help increase student retention, engagement and success.
  • Connect with departments and programs across campus that are available to support students, staff and faculty.

The Inclusive Sports Summit is free and open to faculty, staff, students and community members.

Deadline for proposals is Jan. 9, 2026.

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When:

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

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Time:

9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

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Location:

Dal Ward Athletic Center
& Main Student Recreation Center

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Schedule of Events

Wednesday, February 25

ÌýÌýС»ÆÊé Events Center - 950 Regent Drive, Boulder, CO 80309

5:30–7±è.³¾.Ìý
Black Excellence Connect: Inclusive Sports Summit Kickoff
Location: Bodeceker Court

7–9 p.m.
С»ÆÊé Buffs Men’s Basketball Game
Location: С»ÆÊé Events CenterÌý

Thursday, February 26

ÌýÌýDal Ward Athletic Center - 2100 Stadium Dr, Boulder, CO 80309Ìý
Location: NerdWallet Touchdown Club

8-9 a.m.Ìý
Registration Desk Open

9–9:50 a.m.
The New Data Deal: NIL, Algorithmic Bias, and the Future of College AthleticsÌý
Ajah Hawley-AlexanderÌý
Clinical Lecturer in Media and Strategic Communication, Iona UniversityÌý
Doctoral Candidate, Higher Education Administration

10–11:15 a.m.Ìý
Sports Gambling and the College Campus: Impacts and ResponsibilitiesÌý
Jared Bahir BrowshÌý
Assistant Teaching Professor and Director, Critical Sports StudiesÌý
С»ÆÊé Athletics Psychological Health and Performance (PHP)Ìý
Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)

11:30–11:50 a.m.Ìý
#AllLearningCounts: The Student-Athlete Experience and Micro-CredentialsÌý
Noah GeiselÌý
Micro-credentials Program Manager, Office of the Registrar

12–12:45 p.m.Ìý
Lunch Served

12–12:45 p.m.Ìý
Keynote Fireside ChatÌý
Fernando LovoÌý
Director of AthleticsÌý
Joined by Gustavo AlfonsoÌý
Track & Field Student-Athlete, University of Colorado Boulder

1–1:50 p.m.Ìý
Heated Rivalry: Identity Development, Engagement, and Belonging in College Athletics
Dr. Alexandra SommerÌý
Researcher and Consultant, The Scatter Joy ProjectÌý

2– 2:50 p.m.Ìý
Elevating International Student-Athlete Wellbeing: A Campus-Wide ApproachÌý
Tim BrysonÌý
Founder, Walk With TFBÌý
Student-Athlete Career Preparedness and Alumni Mentorship Coach, Stanford UniversityÌý

3–3:50 p.m.Ìý
Inclusive Fitness Practices
Jena TweteÌý
Director of Inclusive Health, Special Olympics ColoradoÌý