
The USG Academy
Become a USG member by applying to our exclusive USG Academy!
How it works:
1. Application Submission & Acceptance
Use our easy online application to apply for the USG Academy.
A USG team member will reach out for a quick phone interview to make sure USG is the best fit for your goals.
The 8-week USG Academy comes with a $100 Academy fee used to cover materials and course costs.
Upon acceptance and payment, you will have officially joined the USG Academy!
2. Training Materials
We equip all USG Academy participants with the materials needed to be successful.
Our USG Academy materials box includes course materials along with some USG branded items to welcome you to the USG Academy!
USG materials box includes a t-shirt, a journal and USG-branded pen, our USG Playbook to use alongside your coursework, and more!
3. Begin 8-Week USG Academy Courses
The USG Academy runs for 8-weeks and uses our exclusive curriculum created especially for USG academy participants.
The curriculum is tailored for Faith-focused professionals in the sport industry.
After completion of the USG Academy, you are officially a USG member!
This means that you get to participate and take advantage of all of the member benefits that come with the USG community.
4. Impact Weekend
After completing the USG Academy coursework, participants will have a chance to connect and share their experiences at an all-expense paid USG Impact Weekend!
The Impact Weekend is an opportunity for USG members old and new to create lasting connections in the sport industry with other like-minded members.
As a USG member, your travel, meals, lodging, and hands-on training are fully covered!
Supporting Faith-Focused Future Leaders of the Sport Industry!

Get a sneak-peek into our USG Academy Impact Weekend!
USG Academy: What to Expect
Get Real-Life Insights to Lead a Faith-Filled Life While Pursuing a Successful Career in the Sport Industry.


USG Academy is designed to give you the tools and knowledge needed to start your faith-centered career in the sport industry.
USG Academy Materials
After applicants are accepted into the USG Academy, they are sent a materials box designed to help them succeed during the 8-week course.
USG Materials Box Includes:
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A USG T-Shirt
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USG Branded Journal & Pen
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Study Bible
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The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
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The USG Playbook
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Small Surprise Items!
Daily Coursework
Each day, USG Academy participants will be asked to read a chapter of The Purpose Driven Life. Along with these readings, participants will complete prompts in the USG Playbook on a daily or weekly basis.
At the end of each week, participants will be asked to complete call-to-actions using our exclusive USG Connect app, which is only accessible to USG members. These activities will help you to put all that you've learned into action and take the following steps to grow your faith and career.
USG Academy Assignments
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Sport Industry Professional Informational Interview
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Authority of Scripture Quiz
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Build an Effective Sport Industry Resume
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Gallup Strengths Assessment