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ACU Pioneers Sports Leadership with New Center
Center for Sports Leadership and Learning to Empower Professional Athletes and Organizations Nationwide
Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - May 19, 2025) - Aspiring sports leaders nationwide now have the opportunity to learn at one of the leading, and most innovative centers in the country. Abilene Christian University just launched the Center for Sports Leadership and Learning, a national hub designed to elevate leadership, performance and organizational excellence across the sports industry.
The Center for Sports Leadership and Learning, housed on ACU's Dallas campus, integrates professional development, consulting, academic programs and research to serve athletes, executives and sports organizations navigating the complex dynamics of modern sports leadership.
"At every level of sport, strong leadership is the competitive advantage that drives sustainable success," said Dr. Stephen Johnson ('90), chief executive officer of ACU Dallas. "The Center for Sports Leadership and Learning is designed to equip sports professionals with the tools and strategies needed to thrive in high-performance environments."
Trusted by Industry Leaders
ACU's growing portfolio of sports programs began in 2022 through a unique partnership with the Texas Rangers. The two institutions teamed up to launch RangersU, which allows players and coaches to earn college credit through online courses.
In the past three years, ACU has secured partnerships with more sports organizations, including the Houston Texans, Endebrock Talent Management and the National Amateur Fall Baseball Federation. The Center for Sports Leadership and Learning is the latest development in ACU's journey toward national prominence, positioning the university as a trusted resource for leadership development, career transition support and sports management innovation.
"The future of sports leadership demands a new level of adaptability, character and innovation," said Ben Baroody, executive director of the Center for Sports Leadership and Learning. "We help high-performance teams shape the environments that shape them - by aligning leadership development with the real systems that drive culture, decision-making and performance under pressure. Our work integrates strategic clarity with grounded coaching to build cultures where leaders don't just perform - they grow, adapt and lead in ways that stick. Whether in the front office, on the sidelines or inside the locker room, we partner with organizations to move beyond quick fixes and build lasting capacity from the inside out."
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