WASHINGTON, D.C. — While a lot of news was made to the recently concluded NCAA Convention regarding some new legislation, some news was made right here at home at the University of New Mexico, as the convention was the first major opportunity for Lobo track and field star Kendall Spencer to participate.
Spencer is the chair of the NCAA Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and is the first student-athlete to sit on the NCAA Board of Directors, speaking for the myriad of student-athletes across Divisions and sports.
At the main luncheon, Spencer had a chance to speak to the governing board, the NCAA President, and countless Athletic Directors and university presidents. Above is a clip of what he talked about.
“Kendall was just tremendous,” said Vice President for Athletics Paul Krebs, who also attended the convention. “He is very passionate about making sure that the new legislation doesn’t impact student-athlete opportunities, and he is a valuable voice on the board. More than one A.D. and university president commented to me on how well-spoken and well-thought his comments were.”
Spencer won the 2012 NCAA Indoor Track and Field national title in the long jump. He was the cover subject in the Summer, 2014 NCAA Magazine, which can be read in its entirety here.