The mission of the VOLeaders Academy is to cultivate and empower student-athlete leaders through sport to create positive social change.
Knoxville, TN
Joined July 2015
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Looking back on our visit with Girls’ Space in Rwanda 🧡 This program supports girls by teaching them a vocational skill (sewing) while also participating in social & personal development curriculum #VOLeaders365
While in Brazil we were introduced to Mempodera - an organization that uses wrestling to empower young girls & promote gender equity & education. We spent time with children in an afterschool program served by Mempodera playing games and learning from one another! #VOLeaders365
Day 1 in Brazil with @ongvidacorrida 👟🦋 Vida Corrida uses physical activity to empower women & develop youth in the local community. On this day we did everything from soccer, basketball & tennis to participating in a workout class with women in the area! #VOLeaders365
On our first day in Rwanda, we just had to stop by Kimironko Market! From custom clothing to baskets and jewelry, this place had it all! 🧡🇷🇼 #VOLeaders365
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Once in a lifetime experience 🙌
Earlier this summer, Sofie Engesæth and Kyra Van Kan traveled to Brazil with the @VOLeaders Academy, where they had the opportunity to make an impact on the local community!
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Making an impact across borders 🙌
Bruce Murphy had the opportunity to travel to Brazil with the @VOLeaders Academy earlier this summer!
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"He that beareth a torch shadoweth himself that he may give light to others."
Congratulations to @jthomUT on receiving the Torchbearer Award - the highest honor for an undergraduate student at @UTKnoxville recognizing service, leadership & the Volunteer Spirit.
Looking back on a fun day spent with Gol de Letra in São Paulo this summer. They use sport as an instrument for social transformation and work to empower youth by using education and experiences to help young people develop lifelong values and leadership skills 💪 #VOLeaders365
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"It was a shining light."
Grant reflects on how @VOLeaders helped shape his approach to leadership and service throughout his NBA career
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All smiles as we look back on one of our visits this summer in Brazil with Vida Corrida! At @ongvidacorrida they use sport & physical activity to empower women & develop youth in the community. What an experience to see how sport is being used to positively impact a community 🧡
Early morning dance at Vida Corrida. In Brazil dance is a celebration of community and life. A true joy for us to experience 🇧🇷💚
On our 1st day in Brazil we visited Vida Corrida who we served alongside on our inaugural trip in 2016! They use sport & physical activity to empower women & develop youth in the community. We played basketball & soccer & participated in a workout class with women in the area!
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Woke up as the #59 pick in the NBA Draft aka Mr. Irrelevant. But wouldn’t be my story if it were any other way!! Let the Grit & Grind journey begin! #Memphis 😤🙏🏾
Commitment!! youtu.be/MjYbJnbZhlQ
What a night! This week 4 members of our 8.0 cohort were honored at the Chancellor’s Honors Banquet for their leadership & service to the University!
~Torchbearer Award -Griffin Hadley, Jahmai Mashack, Kate McCarville
~Extraordinary Campus Leadership and Service - Bailey Davis
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KARLYN HITS 78MPH🔥🔥🔥🔥 setting the record for the fastest pitch ever thrown in softball history!!!
@NCAA @espn @SEC @monicaabbott
It’s official! We are going to Brazil summer 2025! 😎🇧🇷 #VOLeaders365
Brazil was the first country we visited with our program and decided we just had to return to celebrate our 10th year!
