Sports conference reveals leadership secrets in Lethbridge [Video]

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. –

Dozens of high school and post secondary athletes from across the Lethbridge region gathered for a sport leadership conference Wednesday.

Following the success of last year’s event the Lethbridge Sport Council was again optimistic about its impact.

“Basically, we’re gathering, to support sport leadership to provide some direction to individuals who are interested in taking on careers or volunteer positions within that field,” said Lethbridge Sport Council program and event coordinator, Shawn Daye-Finley.

Athletes got the chance to hear from a variety of speakers.

Topics ranged from leadership both in and outside of sports, volunteering in sports and sports-related careers when the athletes retire.         

“Almost every athlete goes through some type of identity change when they’re done actually playing their sport. And so that moment comes for everybody, even if everyone plays at the highest level,” said University of Lethbridge athletic director Spencer Pommells.

“There is a point in time …