Gamecocks Send Five to SEC Student-Athlete Leadership Council Meeting

Five South Carolina student-athletes are participating in a meeting of the SEC Student-Athlete Leadership Council in Atlanta July 17-18.

Oscar Adaway III (Football), Madison Childress (Track and Field), Maryam Dauda (Women’s Basketball), Myles Stute (M Basketball) and Lexi Winters (Softball) are among the 74 representatives from the SEC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Football Leadership Council and Men’s and Women’s Basketball Leadership Council.

During the two-day meeting, the Council is hearing presentations from DeLaina Sarden of Parker Executive Search Firm and representatives of Akin Gump, sharing insights on how student-athletes can use their current opportunities to intentionally prepare for success beyond their playing careers. An update is being provided to the group on legislation and how SEC student-athletes can assure their voices are heard.

Additionally, the agenda includes conversations with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey, SEC Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Katie O’Neal and other members of the SEC staff. The group will participate in breakout sessions for their respective leadership council.

The SEC Student-Athlete Leadership Council provides an opportunity for SEC student-athletes to engage with campus leaders and conference office staff. Leadership Councils for football and men’s and women’s basketball, along with SAAC, provide a conduit of communication to the conference office on issues related to student-athlete experience, student-athlete wellness and playing rules.