Find the Podium X Team at NACDA 2025 – Booth #535 in Orlando

We’re back! For the third year in a row, Podium X is heading to the 2025 NACDA Convention and N4A programming in Orlando—and this year, we’re bringing even more to the table. You’ll find us at Booth #535, ready to connect with athletic departments, career development leaders, and potential hiring partners who are committed to supporting athletes beyond the field.

As a relatively new company that has been growing rapidly, we’ve seen firsthand the value of NACDA in shaping the future of college athletics and athlete career development. It’s where we grow our partnerships, deepen relationships, and introduce new tools that help student-athletes win in every arena. 

“This is a space where meaningful conversations about athlete development happen,” said Ann Schulz, President of Podium X. “Each year we return with new ways to help athletic departments empower their athletes with real, tangible career pathways. We’re here to help schools turn potential into outcomes—and we’re just getting started.”

As a career services platform specifically designed for athletes, we are excited to share more about our cutting edge resume creation, NIL pitch profiles, interview prep, optimized job application and more, all with AI assistance. Since launching in 2021, Podium X has grown to almost 30,000 athletes from 475+ colleges and universities with 53 formal school partnerships across all divisions— plus the Kansas City Royals, MLB’s BAT program, and the ATP.  

“Coming from my experience as a volleyball player at the University of Florida, I know how important it is for student-athletes to have the right support as they transition beyond sports,” said Kennedy Muff, Sales Development Representative. “That’s why I love connecting with schools—showing them how Podium X can support their athletes during college and set them up for success long after.”

Also returning is Audrey McCabe, Manager of Customer Experience, who continues to lead athlete and admin onboarding and in-person engagement.

“It’s always rewarding to reconnect with our school partners in person,” Audrey shared. “These relationships drive everything we do at Podium X.”

Making her first appearance at NACDA with Podium X is Sara Day, our Director of Partnerships. With a focus on building relationships with corporate hiring partners, Sara is excited to showcase how Podium X is bridging the gap between athlete talent and workforce opportunity.

“As I head to my first NACDA with Podium X, I’m especially excited to share how we’ve expanded our platform to offer curated jobs specifically for athletes,” Sara said. “It helps companies connect with highly driven talent, and it gives athletes a clear path to opportunities that truly align with their strengths, skills, and ambitions.”