For Anaya Martin, being nominated to attend the Black Student-Athlete Summit came at the perfect time in her career.

“We talked about life after athletics,” said the Tuskegee track and field student-athlete who finished her sophomore year on the team. “You have to think about (the future) now before it even happens. If you wait, it’s gonna be too late.

“That was a great eye-opener. You see so many eye-openers being here, and it kind of helps you realize that you’re not alone.”

The NCAA office of inclusion sponsored four student-athletes from historically Black colleges and universities to attend the Black Student-Athlete Summit in Chicago last month. The NCAA’s inclusion, education and community engagement team works with HBCU conference commissioners to provide opportunities for student-athletes to take part in this life-changing experience.

The summit, held May 21-24, united student-athletes, athletics professionals and industry leaders for four days of programming. Participants engaged in career development sessions, financial literacy workshops and wellness activities designed to prepare them for life beyond sports.

Aidan Starling, a track and field and cross country student-athlete from Grambling, used the summit to reflect on his position coming from an HBCU.

“HBCUs haven’t always been afforded the same opportunities. It’s usually a pretty stark difference. This kind of initiative, this fellowship, has really given me, as a representative of my school, an opportunity to be in a space and voice some of the struggles we’ve had and learn from people we couldn’t have possibly learned from before.” 

Starling’s time in Chicago empowered him to see how far he has come while recognizing his future path.

“There are points of time when I never would have seen myself making it as far as I have,” he said. “When you get out, when you make it, when you get these positions you’re dreaming of, go back and bring somebody else out to where you are.” 

The Black Student-Athlete Summit equipped participants with tangible skills, connections and pathways to leadership in business, culture and community. The programming brought in speakers from myriad industries.

Ethaliah Edouard, a volleyball student-athlete from Johnson C. Smith, plans to enter the medical field. An impactful moment for Edouard was the opportunity to listen to a session with a former student-athlete who became a doctor.

“She was talking about how she learns, how her brain works and how it was a struggle for her to study, how it was a struggle for her to focus,” she said. “It was like looking into a mirror. The things that she described are the exact things that I spent so much time going through.”

Additionally, Edouard said meeting participants who attend predominantly white schools allowed her to reflect on her own experience at a historically Black university.

“A lot of them talked about how they’re the only ones on their team, in their school, in their classrooms. They’ve never had black professors. Honestly, it made me appreciate my HBCU even more. It showed me there is so much power in me playing with and being surrounded by other Black girls.”

Clay Green, a golf student-athlete from North Carolina Central, said the law session broke down the process of becoming a sports attorney, a path he is interested in pursuing.

Ultimately, Green’s time at the summit will allow him to bring the lessons he learned back to campus.

“We’re trying to build a foundation of not only just financial literacy but understanding that there’s opportunities outside of sports. Knowing I’m not alone set a good foundation of what I want to talk about when I come back.”

Meeting other Black student-athletes, administrators and industry leaders allowed these four student-athletes to gain new perspectives, visualize different career paths and see representation in the professional world. 

“Coming from an HBCU, I already see Black excellence,” Green said. “But seeing it outside of your HBCU is always a pleasure.”

FLORENCE, Ala. (June 6, 2025) – University of North Alabama head volleyball coach Tristan Johnson announced the 2025 volleyball schedule Friday afternoon, with the 30-match slate including 11 contests inside CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall.

The 2025 season will bring a historic moment on Sunday, Sept. 14, as the Lions will host the University of Alabama in a volleyball match inside CB&S Bank Arena for the first time. Last season, UNA defeated Alabama 3-0 in Tuscaloosa. In 1975, UNA beat Alabama under Coach Don McBrayer to win the Alabama State Championship. This season will mark the 50th anniversary of that win.

Season four approaches for Coach Johnson, who looks to improve on a 15-win season from the 2024 campaign. The Lions open with four tournaments in non-conference play, including invitationals at Mississippi State and Houston. UNA also stays in-state for an invitational at UAB and will host the UNA Volleyball Classic in mid-September.

North Alabama has two standalone non-conference matches against Alabama A&M and Samford before ending with 15 Atlantic Sun Conference bouts. The Samford match will be UNA’s home opener on Sept. 9 at 6 p.m.

“I am excited to announce this schedule for the 2025 season,” said Johnson. “A tough non-conference schedule is an essential next step for preparing us for competitive ASUN play. I feel this schedule will push our team to be ready to pursue an ASUN championship this fall.”

The season begins with an exhibition at Arkansas State, set for Saturday, August 23.

UNA opens the regular season on Aug. 30-31 at the Mississippi State Invitational, facing Grambling State, Southeast Missouri State and Mississippi State. The Lions will play Grambling State and SEMO on August 30 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., respectively. UNA ends the weekend playing Mississippi State on August 31 at 2 p.m.

North Alabama’s first road match will come against Alabama A&M on Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. The Lions then travel to Birmingham, Ala. for the UAB Invitational from Sept. 5-6. UNA opens on that Friday against Tennessee Tech at 10 a.m. and USC Upstate and 4 p.m. Saturday finds the Lions taking on UAB at 3 p.m.

UNA will host four straight matches from Sept. 9-14, beginning with the Tuesday night opener against Samford.

The Lions will then host the annual UNA Volleyball Classic from Sept. 12-14, welcoming the Alabama and Western Carolina. UNA opens with Western Carolina on Friday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. The weekend concludes with a marquee bout against the Crimson Tide on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m.

The final regular season invitational comes at the Houston Invitational, with set bouts against McNeese State, Houston and former Atlantic Sun Conference member Liberty. The Lions play McNeese State on Sept. 19 at 4 p.m., ending the tournament on Sept. 20 against Houston at 1 p.m. and Liberty at 4 p.m.

ASUN Conference play begins with two-straight home matches on Friday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 28 against Austin Peay and Lipscomb.

Central Arkansas and Jacksonville open the month of October, with North Alabama facing road bouts against the Sugar Bears and Dolphins on Oct. 1 and 4. The Lions return to CB&S Bank Arena for matches versus Stetson and FGCU on Oct. 10 and 12 at 6 p.m. and 1 p.m.

The following week finds the Lions on the road with matches against West Georgia on Oct. 17 and Queens on Oct. 19. The West Georgia start time will be announced at a later date, while first serve against Queens is set for 1 p.m.

North Alabama will end their home schedule with four-straight matches from Oct. 24 – Nov. 2. The Lions face EKU on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m., followed by Bellarmine on Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. Central Arkansas makes the trip to Florence for a 6 p.m. contest on Oct. 29, with the home finale on Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. against North Florida.

The Lions conclude the regular-season schedule with four matches from Nov. 7-15. UNA heads to Nashville on Nov. 7 to face Lipscomb at 6 p.m. North Alabama then travels to face Austin Peay on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. UNA ends with its Kentucky roadtrip with respective matches against EKU and Bellarmine on Nov. 14 and 15.

To view the full schedule, click here.

For more information on North Alabama Athletics, visit www.roarlions.com and follow UNA Athletics on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Before the Wanda Diamond League steals the FloTrack spotlight for the summer, the best collegiate track and field athletes in the nation are getting together for one more huge event – the 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

The collegiate stars will be at Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, Oregon, to compete for national titles from June 11-14.

Fans can watch their favorite student-athletes and teams live on ESPN+, while portions of the competition each day will be broadcast on ESPN or ESPN2.

For breaking news, results, highlights and more, keep an eye on FloTrack all week long.

The top performers this year in the college ranks recently fought their way through a pair of regional competitions to determine the field for the national event at Hayward Field.

Every individual event at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships will feature 24 athletes – 12 from each regional – while each relay welcomes 24 teams – 12 from each regional event.

The 2025 NCAA Division I Track and Field West Regional was held in College Station, Texas, and the East Regional took place in Jacksonville, Florida. Both were held May 28-31.

As of June 3, seven defending champions are expected to be back at the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships to put their titles on the line. 

Three of those returning champions are men: Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan of Ole Miss (shot put); Habtom Samuel of New Mexico (10,000m); and USC’s JC Stevenson (long jump).

Scroll down for a look at the complete men’s schedule for the season-ending NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships:

NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships – Men’s Schedule

All Times Eastern

Wednesday, June 11

Field Events

• 4:30 p.m. – Hammer Throw Final
• 7:35 p.m. – Pole Vault Final
• 8:15 p.m. – Javelin Final
• 8:40 p.m. – Long Jump Final
• 9:10 p.m. – Shot Put Final

Combined Events

• 3 p.m. – 100m (Decathlon)
• 3:40 p.m. – Long Jump (Decathlon)
• 4:55 p.m. – Shot Put (Decathlon)
• 6:10 p.m. – High Jump (Decathlon)
• 9:43 p.m. – 400m (Decathlon)

Track Events

• 7:05 p.m. – 4×100 Relay Semifinals
• 7:21 p.m. – 1,500m Semifinals
• 7:38 p.m. – 3,000m Steeplechase Semifinals
• 8:08 p.m. – 110m Hurdles Semifinals
• 8:25 p.m. – 100m Semifinals
• 8:41 p.m. – 400m Semifinals
• 8:58 p.m. – 800m Semifinals
• 9:14 p.m. – 400m Hurdles Semifinals
• 9:29 p.m. – 200m Semifinals
• 9:56 p.m. – 10,000m Final
• 10:36 p.m. – 4×400 Relay Semifinals

Thursday, June 12

Combined Events

• 12:45 p.m. – 110m Hurdles (Decathlon)
• 1:35 p.m. – Discus (Decathlon)
• 2:45 p.m. – Pole Vault (Decathlon)
• 5:15 p.m. – Javelin (Decathlon)
• 9:43 p.m. – 1,500m (Decathlon)

Friday, June 13

Field Events

• 5:15 p.m. – Discus Final
• 7:30 p.m. – High Jump Final
• 8:10 p.m. – Triple Jump Final

Track Events

• 7:50 p.m. – National Collegiate Wheelchair 100m Final
• 8:02 p.m. – 4×100 Relay Final
• 8:12 p.m. – 1,500m Final
• 8:24 p.m. – 3,000m Steeplechase Final
• 8:42 p.m. – 100m Final
• 9:02 p.m. – 400m Final
• 9:14 p.m. – 800m Final
• 9:27 p.m. – 400m Hurdles Final
• 9:37 p.m. – 200m Final
• 9:55 p.m. – 5,000m Final
• 10:21 p.m. – 4×400 Relay Final

How To Watch The 2025 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track And Field Championships

The 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships will take place June 11-14 at Hayward Field on the University of Oregon campus in Eugene, Oregon.

Live coverage will be provided by ESPN+ starting at 3 p.m. Eastern on June 11; 12:45 p.m. EDT on June 12; 2:45 p.m. on June 13; and 3:30 p.m. on June 14.

On June 11, ESPN will broadcast men’s action at 7 p.m. Eastern. On June 12, the women will be on ESPN at 7 p.m. EDT. On June 13, the second day of men’s competition will air on ESPN2 at 8 p.m. EDT. On June 14, the women will take the ESPN2 spotlight at 9 p.m. EDT.

For the entire event, FloTrack will be your one-stop shop for breaking news, highlights, results and more, so make sure top pop open that extra tab.

About Hayward Field

Hayward Field, which was built in 1919, is no stranger to top-tier track and field events, including the Diamond League and the U.S. Olympic Team Trials.

The venue is named after Bill Hayward, who ran the University of Oregon track and field program from 1904 to 1947. Though it originally was intended for Ducks football, many additions and renovations over the century have helped it become a premier destination.

In September 2023, the venue became the first facility outside of Zurich or Brussels to host the two-day season-ending Wanda Diamond League Final, where the year’s 32 overall champions were crowned.

What Schools Won The Team Titles At The 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s And Women’s Outdoor Track And Field Championships?

The Arkansas women took home the outdoor team title in 2024, sweeping the indoor and outdoor championships for the 2023-2024 season.

Florida, led by legendary head coach Mike Holloway, secured the men’s title in 2024, giving the Gators three consecutive outdoor men’s titles. Florida became the first team to three-peat since Texas A&M (2009-2011).

What Schools Have Won The Most Titles At The NCAA Division I Outdoor Track And Field Championships?

The NCAA Division I Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships first was held in 1921. 

USC owns the most men’s titles with 25, while Arkansas is the only other program with 10 or more (10).

The NCAA Division I Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships first was held in 1982. 

LSU has won the most women’s titles with 14. The next-closest is Texas with five.

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FloTrack Archived Footage

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NEW YORK, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TYR Sport, a global leader in performance swimwear and aquatic gear, is proud to announce a landmark global partnership with World Aquatics, the international governing body for aquatic sports. Through this multi-year agreement, TYR becomes the exclusive global supplier of swimwear and accessories for World Aquatics—reinforcing TYR’s position at the forefront of competitive swimming worldwide.

The partnership will make its official debut at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore this July. As part of the agreement, TYR will supply high-performance technical products to athletes, federations, and event officials, highlighting its commitment to innovation and precision engineering at the highest levels of sport.

World Aquatics and TYR will also collaborate on strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the athlete experience, deepening fan engagement, and expanding the global footprint of competitive swimming across all levels of participation.

Built on a shared vision of performance, innovation, and access to sport, the partnership reflects a mutual mission to elevate aquatic athletes and create more opportunities for competitive excellence. TYR’s technical products—developed in collaboration with elite swimmers—are designed to meet the demands of both training and world-class competition.

“We are proud to partner with World Aquatics and support the global aquatics community,” said Matt DiLorenzo, Chief Executive Officer, TYR Sport. “This partnership is a testament to our shared belief in empowering athletes, expanding access to sport, and driving innovation through world-class competition.”

Husain Al-Musallam, the World Aquatics President added, “At World Aquatics, athletes are our top priority. We aim to give swimmers from around the world every opportunity to succeed in our sports. That’s why our long-term, exclusive global supplier partnership with TYR is such a landmark moment for aquatics. TYR is a trusted global swimwear brand that shares our belief in empowering athletes to reach their full potential. They have a proven track record of working closely with athletes to deliver performance-driven products. I’m delighted that swimmers worldwide will now benefit from TYR’s innovation, experience, and athlete-first approach.”

This collaboration marks a pivotal moment in TYR’s international growth strategy, further establishing the brand’s presence on the global stage. With visibility at the world’s most prestigious aquatic events, TYR is poised to reach broader audiences while continuing to champion athlete-first innovation.

The partnership is effective immediately, with a series of launch activations set to roll out during the Singapore World Championships and additional initiatives planned throughout the World Aquatics calendar.

About TYR Sport
Since 1985, TYR Sport has been pushing the limits of innovation to develop the industry’s most durable and performance-driven swim and triathlon gear. Whether it’s personal bests or world records, TYR is dedicated to supporting athletes at every level of competition.

About World Aquatics
Driven by the vision of a world united by water—for health, life, and sport—World Aquatics is the international governing body for aquatic sports. Founded in 1908, World Aquatics is an independent organisation composed of 210 National Federations and five Continental Organisations. World Aquatics oversees six aquatic disciplines: swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming, open water swimming, and high diving, and is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the leading global authority in these sports.

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Ken Kaas, the founder of the 33rd annual Pottstown Rumble, was 21 years old the first time he played indoor volleyball. After he went to watch his first 2-on-2 tournament, he was hooked and got inspired to create a tournament for the Pottstown region.

The rest is history.

At least 6,000 players are expected to come from the U.S. and Canada to compete and connect with friends at the three-day tournament held at Memorial Park in Pottstown beginning on June 20.

“We have lots of regulars and big groups coming from New York City and Boston who’ve been coming for years,“ Kaas said. “Many of them met there.”

Thousands of spectators

A couple of thousand spectators usually come to watch the action that includes AVP professional players. $7,000 in prize money will be awarded to pro players.

A $10 spectator ticket can be purchased in advance online or at the entrance on the day of the event.

Aside from Memorial Park, which serves as the main field, there are two satellite fields for competition — one in Pottsgrove and the other in North Coventry. In total, there are 225 grass volleyball courts that will be in use.

At the event, you’ll find lots of food trucks and a beer tent with craft beers.

Completed pedestrian bridge

New this year is a completed pedestrian bridge that has been in the works for a few years, so Kaas is pleased that no shuttles will be necessary to transport people this year.

The bridge connects the atmosphere,“ he said. “We had a boat and a shuttle, and now that the bridge is in, we don’t need to have that.”

Kaas, a union heavy equipment operator by profession, shared his motivation behind continuing the annual event for over three decades.

“It’s a lot of work, but there are many who come to me and say, ’this is my Christmas’,” he said. “I do it because it means so much to so many.”

The Pottstown Rumble will be held June 20-22, 2025, at Pottstown Memorial Park, 75 W. King St., Pottstown. For more information, to get a spectator ticket, or to register to play, visit www.pottstownrumble.com.