St. John's University Athletics
Erica Di Maulo Participated in NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum
4/16/2019 9:57:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Di Maulo was one of two BIG EAST student-athletes to attend the
Erica Di Maulo of the St. John's volleyball team represented the Red Storm and the BIG EAST conference at the NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum in Orlando, Fla., over the weekend.
"This was a life changing experience that I will never forget," Di Maulo said. "It helped each participant to shape their own leadership and personality. It also taught us what makes a student-athlete a great leader."
The NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum engages a diverse and dynamic representation of student-athletes, coaches, faculty and administrators. Student-athletes selected to attend the forum return to campus with invaluable leadership skills, the experience of exploring the relationship between personal values, core beliefs and behavioral styles, as well as a thorough understanding of the NCAA as a whole.
"We also had the honor to listen to two amazing guest speakers [Chris Norton and Daron Roberts]," Di Maulo said. "They shared with us the story of their lives. They both had such inspiring stories and messages that really had an impact on each of us. I was so honored to represent the BIG EAST and to meet amazing people throughout this past weekend."
Di Maulo, one of two student-athletes from the BIG EAST selected to attend the forum, has been a key component of the St. John's volleyball team over the past three years. The Milan, Italy native is coming off of a successful junior campaign that saw her earn a spot on the All-BIG EAST First Team for the third time in as many years. The Johnnies' setter finished the season with 1,389 assists, which is the fourth-most in program history. The setter became one of just five Johnnies with more than 3,000 career assists.
"Being selected to the NCAA leadership council and representing the entire BIG EAST conference is a huge honor for our program, our athletic department and our University," Head Coach Joanne Persico said. "I am so proud of Erica and the effective leader she has become both on and off the court."
The Leadership Forum began in 1997 and has since served as an opportunity for more than 5,000 student-athletes to grow both personally and professionally. During the form, student-athletes network with peers and friends, as well as learn the importance of community service.
"This was a life changing experience that I will never forget," Di Maulo said. "It helped each participant to shape their own leadership and personality. It also taught us what makes a student-athlete a great leader."
The NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum engages a diverse and dynamic representation of student-athletes, coaches, faculty and administrators. Student-athletes selected to attend the forum return to campus with invaluable leadership skills, the experience of exploring the relationship between personal values, core beliefs and behavioral styles, as well as a thorough understanding of the NCAA as a whole.
"We also had the honor to listen to two amazing guest speakers [Chris Norton and Daron Roberts]," Di Maulo said. "They shared with us the story of their lives. They both had such inspiring stories and messages that really had an impact on each of us. I was so honored to represent the BIG EAST and to meet amazing people throughout this past weekend."
Di Maulo, one of two student-athletes from the BIG EAST selected to attend the forum, has been a key component of the St. John's volleyball team over the past three years. The Milan, Italy native is coming off of a successful junior campaign that saw her earn a spot on the All-BIG EAST First Team for the third time in as many years. The Johnnies' setter finished the season with 1,389 assists, which is the fourth-most in program history. The setter became one of just five Johnnies with more than 3,000 career assists.
"Being selected to the NCAA leadership council and representing the entire BIG EAST conference is a huge honor for our program, our athletic department and our University," Head Coach Joanne Persico said. "I am so proud of Erica and the effective leader she has become both on and off the court."
The Leadership Forum began in 1997 and has since served as an opportunity for more than 5,000 student-athletes to grow both personally and professionally. During the form, student-athletes network with peers and friends, as well as learn the importance of community service.
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