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Tips to gracefully climb into athletics administration.(National Association for Collegiate Women in Athletics Administration)

Women in Higher Education

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For new and mid-level athletics administrators, working up the food chain might seem daunting. The market is competitive, but the good news is that confident, networked, visionary women have great chances for success.

Five women offered professional tips at the National Association for Collegiate Women in Athletics Administration (NACWAA) annual conference in Kansas City in October.

Identify your goals

For moderator Victoria Kandt, performance and executive coach for Victoria Kandt and Associates, victory lies in defining a goal and finding a mentor. Ask yourself:

* Where am I now and where do I want to be?

* What does it look like along the way?

* What is negotiable and what is not?

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