S5 Ep1: Leading and Innovating in Student Athlete Wellbeing with Baylor University’s Kenny Boyd

The Game Changer

Baylor University is at the forefront of the transformation of student athlete health and well-being. From their vision and organization to their technology infrastructure and day-to-day engagement with student-athletes, Baylor is continuously innovating and evolving their delivery of a top notch student-athlete experience that balances holistic care and performance excellence.

In this webinar, Stephen Smith is joined by Kenny Boyd, Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director of Student-Athlete Services, to discuss the myriad changes in NCAA athletics and Baylor’s unique approach to student-athlete care.

Topics include:

• Baylor’s vision for the student-athlete experience and how they are driving and accelerating change with administration, coaches, practitioners and student-athletes
• The new NCAA Transformation Committee requirements for holistic care, increased access to services and medical coverage, and player health and safety measures
• Student-athlete care as a competitive advantage for player recruitment and retention
• How the changing conference landscape is impacting Baylor’s strategy for talent recruitment, retention, and approach to performance
• The importance of building systems and structures to support the holistic care model
• The value of data and technology to empowering each member of the student-athlete ecosystem to continuously deliver and innovate on the student-athlete experience

Guest:

Kenny Boyd, Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director of Student-Athlete Services, Baylor University

Host:

Stephen Smith, CEO & Founder, Kitman Labs