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Former Pro Athlete Inspires Students on Leadership and Resilience

1/29/2026

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IU Northwest Chancellor Arrick Jackson invited Sylvia Crawley Spann to speak on campus after their elevator encounter.
Sylvia Crawley Spann, a former professional basketball player, delivered a talk for SLAM Leadership program, emphasizing self-confidence, leadership, accountability, and mindset.
She urged viewing challenges as opportunities, shared basketball stories, and led activities on self-affirmation and resilience, adding, "My goal is always to tell a me story but make it a we story".

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IU Northwest Chancellor Arrick Jackson invited Sylvia Crawley Spann to speak on campus after their elevator encounter.
Sylvia Crawley Spann, a former professional basketball player, delivered a talk for SLAM Leadership program, emphasizing self-confidence, leadership, accountability, and mindset.
She urged viewing challenges as opportunities, shared basketball stories, and led activities on self-affirmation and resilience, adding, "My goal is always to tell a me story but make it a we story".