Lehigh University Athletics

Coach Cresencia to Participate in 2026 TopConnect Basketball Symposium
6/5/2026 10:20:00 AM | Women's Basketball
BETHLEHEM, Pa - Kaitlyn Cresencia, Women's Basketball Associate Head Coach at Lehigh University, has been selected to participate in the TopConnect Symposium presented by Just Play Sports Solutions, on Monday June 8 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
The invitation-only event will bring together 50 rising leaders in collegiate basketball for a unique professional development and networking experience. Through educational sessions, leadership presentations and TopConnect's signature speed-dating program, participants will engage directly with athletics directors, conference commissioners, search firm executives and industry leaders from across the country.
"TopConnect continues to serve as one of the premier opportunities in college athletics for coaches and administrators to connect, prepare and lead professionally," TopConnect Director Dr. Richard Sander said. "This year's coaching cohort represents some of the brightest leaders in our game, and we are excited to provide an environment that fosters relationship-building, mentorship and career development."
TopConnect is a professional development and networking organization dedicated to connecting aspiring and established leaders throughout intercollegiate athletics. Through its annual symposiums, TopConnect creates opportunities for coaches and administrators to build meaningful relationships, expand their professional networks and prepare for leadership opportunities within college athletics.
The organization's three-word mantra, "Connect. Prepare. Lead.," reflects its mission to support the growth and development of leaders in college athletics.
The invitation-only event will bring together 50 rising leaders in collegiate basketball for a unique professional development and networking experience. Through educational sessions, leadership presentations and TopConnect's signature speed-dating program, participants will engage directly with athletics directors, conference commissioners, search firm executives and industry leaders from across the country.
"TopConnect continues to serve as one of the premier opportunities in college athletics for coaches and administrators to connect, prepare and lead professionally," TopConnect Director Dr. Richard Sander said. "This year's coaching cohort represents some of the brightest leaders in our game, and we are excited to provide an environment that fosters relationship-building, mentorship and career development."
TopConnect is a professional development and networking organization dedicated to connecting aspiring and established leaders throughout intercollegiate athletics. Through its annual symposiums, TopConnect creates opportunities for coaches and administrators to build meaningful relationships, expand their professional networks and prepare for leadership opportunities within college athletics.
The organization's three-word mantra, "Connect. Prepare. Lead.," reflects its mission to support the growth and development of leaders in college athletics.
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