Notre Dame of Maryland men’s soccer senior Myles Tanksley has been selected to attend the 2027 NCAA Division III Student Immersion Program in conjunction with the NCAA Convention. The convention and program are scheduled for Jan. 12-15 in Anaheim, California.
Tanksley is one of 40 student-athletes selected from across NCAA Division III to participate in the program. He also serves as president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) at Notre Dame of Maryland University.
Leadership opportunity for Myles Tanksley
The program is intended for junior and senior Division III student-athletes interested in leadership development and potential careers in college athletics, including coaching and administration. Participants are exposed to Division III governance structures and NCAA Convention activities while engaging with administrators, coaches and NCAA national office staff.
Participants also have opportunities to build professional networks that support long-term career exploration. Notre Dame of Maryland University Director of Athletics and Wellness Dr. Ashley Wagner said Tanksley’s involvement with SAAC made the opportunity especially meaningful.
“I am excited for Myles to be selected to take part in the Student Immersion Program,” said Dr. Ashley Wagner, director of athletics and wellness. “Myles has been an integral part of SAAC, and I believe being a part of this program will benefit him in the future.”
“I am truly grateful for this opportunity and honored to represent Notre Dame of Maryland University at the 2027 NCAA Division III Student Immersion Program and NCAA Convention,” Tanksley said. “I’m excited to learn from professionals across Division III, build meaningful connections, and continue growing as a student, leader, and future professional in college athletics.”
The NCAA website states, “The program is intended for junior or senior Division III student-athletes who have an interest in leadership development and in pursuing a potential career in college athletics, such as coaching or administration.”
Student-athletes are exposed to the Division III governance structures and NCAA Convention activities and have opportunities to engage with administrators, coaches and national office staff, as well as build professional networks that support long-term career exploration.
“I appreciate the confidence the university has placed in me in representing them at the NCAA Convention,” Tanksley said. “I look forward to bringing back what I learn to benefit our campus community and athletic department.”
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Tanksley’s selection connects Notre Dame of Maryland men’s soccer with a Division III program focused on leadership, governance and careers in college athletics. His role as president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee also aligns with the program’s emphasis on student-athlete leadership and engagement.
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