Via the ACC:
Student-athletes from across the Atlantic Coast Conference visited Charlotte, North Carolina, and the ACC headquarters for the second annual ACC Career Trek held June 25-27.
After a successful first year in 2024, the ACC Creek Trek again provided student-athletes the opportunity to visit various locations to explore potential careers, network with professionals and gain insights into what employees are seeking in potential candidates. Attendees were able to immerse themselves in gaining hands-on experience and a look behind the scenes into the workforce.
A total of 30 student-athletes selected from across the league traveled to the Queen City and met with representatives and listened to panel discussions from five different categories including: media, real estate, banking, healthcare, government and sports. On Friday, student-athletes attended a panel at 23XI Racing with representatives from NASCAR, Minor League Baseball, ESPN, the NFL and the NBA.
“Not only do we love to see our incredible student-athletes thrive on the playing field, but we also want them to succeed when their playing days are over,” said Commissioner Jim Phillips, Ph.D. “The ACC Career Trek is another example of how the ACC continues to put our student-athletes at the forefront in everything we do. The panelists on Friday were engaging and informative, and it is my hope our student-athletes learned some valuable lessons throughout the week.”
At the end of the events, resumes from all 30 attendees were collected and distributed to employers and professionals involved in the ACC Career Trek.
Student-Athletes that Attended ACC Career Trek
Martzi Killeen, Boston College, Men’s Soccer
Amanda Spear, California, Women’s Track & Field
Cassidy Doffermyre, California, Women’s Lacrosse
Jake Serra, Clemson, Men’s Track & Field
Derrick Brown Jr., Duke, Football
Ray Adams, Duke, Wrestling
Azariah Rusher, Florida State, Men’s Tennis
Reese Hinnerichs, Florida State, Women’s Swimming & Diving
Richie Leonard, Florida State, Football
Kylie Bilchev, Georgia Tech, Men’s Tennis
Abby Cole, Louisville, Women’s Lacrosse
Kate Sommerstad, Miami, Women’s Swimming
Trinity Ferebee, Miami, Rowing
Grace Hodgins, North Carolina, Women’s Swimming & Diving
Kalani Witherspoon, North Carolina, Women’s Track & Field
Alex Nunley, NC State, Men’s Track & Field
JJ Johnson, NC State, Football
Bojana Pozder, Notre Dame, Women’s Tennis
Collin Travasos, Notre Dame, Men’s Soccer
Anna Cohen, Pitt, Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field
Carson Witte, Pitt, Men’s Swimming & Diving
Caleb Johnson, SMU, Football
Sara Rivas, Stanford, Women’s Track & Field
Temple Landry, Stanford, Gymnastics
Elizabeth Robinson, Virginia, Women’s Track & Field
Myles Plummer, Virginia, Men’s Track & Field
Evan Schroeder, Virginia Tech, Men’s Soccer
Fanni Gyurinovics, Virginia Tech, Women’s Swimming & Diving
Elena Dragani, Wake Forest, Volleyball
Noah Hahn, Wake Forest, Men’s Tennis
Companies Visited:
Red Ventures
Allen Tate Realtors
JLL
Ally
Atrium Health
FBI
23XI Racing
Carolina Panthers
Carolina Hornets
ESPN
Charlotte Knights
