McLendon Foundation

Talent is everywhere. Access is not. Through The McLendon Experience, we’re helping high-potential young professionals build the skills, confidence, & connections to thrive in sports + entertainment. Come join us. Let’s open doors together. #IgnitingDreams #UniteUpliftUnleash

Congratulations to @CoachCalArk @RazorbackMBB for being named the @McLendonScholar inaugural “Legacy of Impact” award 🏆recipient during the Men’s Final Four weekend 👊🏾🏀 #McLendonFoundation #FinalFour #LegacyofImpact

Feeling the love this Valentine’s Day ❤️ Grateful for our partners and friends investing in the next generation of the sports industry. Every donation and opportunity helps us continue #IgnitingDreams. Thank you for uplifting the next generation.

Beyond thrilled to announce Coach Calipari as our 2026 Legacy of Impact Honoree! #SecretSummir #WhereLeadersConvene

Congrats to Coach Calipari on being selected as a McLendon Foundation Legacy of Impact honoree.

We’re proud to announce @coachcalark as the 2026 Legacy of Impact Award recipient. His leadership helped launch our Leadership Initiative, which has placed 300+ fellows & raised $9M+ to expand access across sports. We honor him April 2 at the Secret Summit. #WhereLeadersConvene

No favorites tonight. Just community and opportunity bringing two McLendon Fellows together at the @cfbplayoff. Moments like fuel us to keep doing this work and to keep #IgnitingDreams. Grateful for the hosts, partners, coaches & friends who make opportunities like possible.

Happy New Year from the McLendon Foundation. Grateful for this community, excited for what is ahead, and ready to keep opening doors together!

Some of our favorite photos from 2025 📷 @McLendonScholar @CIAAForLife @JCSUFootball @NCAA @TigerFH

Grateful today and every day for the community that powers the McLendon mission. Thank you to our Board, partners, faculty, donors, and Future Leaders for inspiring our work. Wishing you all a warm and peaceful Thanksgiving.

Today we honor all who have served. Your courage, leadership, and selflessness represent the best of who we are. Thank you to every veteran for your dedication, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to others. We are grateful for you today and every day.

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 McLendon Postgraduate Scholarship Program, supporting aspiring sports leaders pursuing their master’s degree. Learn more and apply here: lnkd.in/eHCNSzHw

What an an incredible two days at the McLendon Experience last week. Shoutout to all the speakers who shared their vast knowledge and all of the attendees who brought the nonstop energy. @McLendonScholar @DurhamBulls @NACDA

We can’t wait for next year!

We’re off and running at day 1 of the McLendon Experience in Durham! @McLendonScholar

⏳ 7 days until The McLendon Experience 🚨 The Quest is LIVE 🚨 Attendees, it’s your turn. Scan. Compete. Win. Three amazing prizes await the champions. #ScanEmAll #McLendonExperience #IgnitingDreams

🚨 Speaker Drop 🚨 @WANorton5 , Senior Lecturer & Director of Grad Programs at @McCormackUMass, has guided countless future leaders with industry insight & mentorship. On Oct 9, he will lead a Level Up session on financial confidence at #TheMcLendonExperience #ignitingdreams

🚨 Speaker Drop 🚨 From D1 athlete to EVP at Wasserman, Jez Lubenetski has shaped strategy and driven impact across sports. Forbes 30U30 + SBJ 40U40 honoree, she’ll share agency insights at #TheMcLendonExperience Oct 9–10 in Durham. #ignitingdreams

On Oct 10, Chrystal joins our Pro Sports Panel. She’ll share the lessons, challenges, and wins that shaped her path, and what it means to lead at the highest level. 📍 Durham, NC | Oct 9–10 #SportsLeadership #sportsbiz

🚨 Speaker Spotlight 🚨 Chrystal Rowe’s story is proof that grit and growth open doors. From nearly two decades with the @Panthers to leading the @DurhamBulls as GM, she’s one of the few women at the helm of a pro baseball team. #McLendonExperience #IgnitingDreams