WTAE: Big names speak at sports symposium at University of Pittsburgh

Some big names are teaching people how to win at life during a symposium focused on sports and education called Oasis. This event, taking place on the University of Pittsburgh’s Oakland campus this week, features speakers such as Kevin Colbert, Bill Hillgrove, and Dr. Kathy Humphrey, who are imparting leadership skills.

“Leadership is never about you, it’s never a monologue, it’s always a dialogue, and leadership is the ultimate act of service,” said Kathy Humphrey, President of Carlow University.

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WPXI: New sports-centered OASIS event in Pittsburgh aims to help student athletes succeed

PITTSBURGH — Building inclusive and winning teams: that’s the goal of a first-of-its-kind event starting in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. It’s called OASIS, and it’s bringing together leaders and professionals from several avenues to discuss where education and sports align, and how we can make it all better.

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CBS Pittsburgh: The inaugural Orange Arrow Symposium in Sports kicks off

OASIS founder Shawn Robinson, and former Pitt football head coach Walt Harris, joined us to talk about the inaugural Orange Arrow Symposium in Sports that kicks off on at Pitt.

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About OASIS

WHAT: The Orange Arrow Symposium in Sports (OASIS) is a groundbreaking event that will transform the sports community by fostering inclusive and winning teams within organizations. Taking place in Pittsburgh, PA the esteemed “City of Champions,” OASIS promises an unforgettable educational, professional development, and connection experience.

OA’s core mission remains youth-centric, acknowledging the evolving sports landscape. While sports have shifted towards club-based activities, often more diverse than traditional school-based teams, many schools and communities remain divided along racial lines. Orange Arrow created OASIS to address this, targeting leaders who influence young athletes. The aim is to equip these leaders with inclusivity skills and values that young athletes will adopt. By reaching adults who lead athletic organizations, Orange Arrow seeks to expand its reach to more schools and universities, creating a ripple effect of inclusivity.

WHO: OASIS welcomes a diverse audience within and surrounding the sports community, including coaches, referees, sports leaders, and media members.

WHERE: The event will be held at the University of Pittsburgh.

You should attend!

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If your organization is interested in becoming a partner, please contact Hannah Smith at hannah@orangearrow.org.

More Inclusive and Winning Teams

It is vitally important that they learn how to operate outside of the bubble of athletics.

Shirelle Jackson

Senior Associate Athletic Director of Student -Athlete Development, University of Miami

OA is giving these young people critical thinking skills. They are going to be better decision makers.

Penny Semaia

VP, Stadium Relations, Buffalo Bills

You all have a knack for making an uncomfortable topic easier to talk about. Thank you!!

Jim

Client

I look forward to the OA 12 sessions every weekend, and getting to know the grade school athletes, as well as the other coaches. This has been a highlight of my freshman year here at Pitt.

Abby

College Student-Athlete, Texas A&M

HOTELS

The Oaklander Hotel is .1 mile from the symposium is typically around $250 per night.

BOOK OAKLANDER

The Residence Inn is 1 mile from the symposium and is typically around $160 per night.

BOOK RESIDENCE

The Hotel Indigo is 3 mile from the symposium and is typically around $130 per night.

BOOK INDIGO

The hotel Monaco is 6 miles from the symposium and is typically around $275 per night.

BOOK MONACO

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