Behind the Game
Talent is everywhere. Access to opportunity is not. Behind the Game connects underserved students and student-athletes, particularly at HBCUs, to mentors, career paths, and real jobs across the global sports industry.
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Pilot Recap
Where it started: a student-led symposium at Howard University that put students in the same room as the professionals building careers in sports.
A future where underserved and diverse communities have equitable pathways to lead, innovate, and thrive through opportunities in sports, education, technology, entrepreneurship, and related industries.
To educate, empower, and connect underserved and marginalized communities with educational, leadership, mentorship, and career opportunities in sports and related fields.
Education & experiential learning
Mentorship & leadership development
Career readiness & workforce development
Innovation, entrepreneurship & community partnerships
Our Ecosystem
Connecting people, education, community, and industry.
Behind the Game
A connector, educator, and opportunity platform.
Colleges & Universities
Education + talent
Industry Leaders
Expertise + opportunity
Communities
Participants + local impact
Nonprofits & Businesses
Partnership + resources
The Five Programs
Symposium Series
Student-centered events where industry leaders share how they got in, and how students can too.
Career Panels
Focused conversations with working professionals in marketing, player affairs, agency, and operations.
Mentorship
One-to-one and small-group relationships that turn a conversation into guidance, introductions, and a next step.
Tennis for Schools
Structured tennis programming that builds discipline, consistency, and focus while connecting students to education, mentorship, and college and career preparation.
Workshops & Career Exploration
Hands-on sessions on resumes, networking, and understanding the business side of sports.
Howard University, Feb 26, 2026
On February 26, 2026, Behind the Game held its first symposium at Howard University. Students heard directly from industry professionals, asked the questions they rarely get to ask, and left with names, ideas, and next steps. It proved what we believed: when students are in the room, they belong in the industry. Since then, we've taken the work to the University of Maryland (May 2026) and Bowie State University (September 2026).
