Meet the Spring 2026 Reflection Scholarship Winners!

Uncommon Sports Group is humbled to have the opportunity to provide $15,000 of scholarship funds to thirteen young professionals who desire to work in the sport industry each semester. These scholarships are awarded thanks to our generous sponsor, Helmet Tracker.

Our Spring 2026 Reflection Scholarship required applicants to watch a choice of 2 videos from our 2025 CWS Conference. Applicants were then asked to answer three reflective questions based on the video. We'd like to thank everyone who took the time to apply!

Scholarship Winners:

• First Place - $3,000 Scholarship: Olivia Nicholson- HR Assistant for Athletics, Florida State University

• Second Place - $2,500 Scholarship: Alexa Hackmann- Football Intern, Clemson University

• Third Place - $2,000 Scholarship: Jac Bors- Swimming & Diving Coach, Roberts Wesleyan University.

Honorable Mentions: $750 Scholarships

• Tracy Abesamis- Ambassador, Las Vegas Raiders

• Etornam Akplagah- Graduate Assistant, University of Kentucky

• Natalie Bale- Doctoral Student, George Fox University

• Calvin Custance- Student Football Manager, Central Michigan University

• Delaney Dahl- Sports Management Student, Taylor University

• Danika Dodson- Student Football Manager, Iowa State University

• Jaylon Joyner- Adjunct Instructor, Loyola University Chicago

• Lily Sweet King- Director of Recruiting and Operations, Appalachian State Football

• Sam Morgan- Personal Trainer/Nutrition Coach, American Family Fitness

• Gianna Sanda - Kinesiology Student, University of Rhode Island

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For those who are new to Uncommon Sports Group, USG is a non-profit that provides professional and Christ-centered training to individuals pursuing a career in collegiate or professional athletics.

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