GREENVILLE, S.C. – Conference Carolinas has recognized Podium X as the Official Career Development Program for the 16-member league.

Podium X is an online platform that transforms the experiences and soft skills of the athlete into a dynamic shareable profile and Iistant resume with a connection to an internal job board. The comprehensive toolkit showcases each athlete’s unique traits and accomplishments to pursue NIL opportunities, apply for internships, land jobs, or gain admission to graduate school, helping them stand out and secure opportunities beyond athletics.

“We feel this partnership with Podium X furthers our mission of developing the body, mind and soul with opportunities to help continue the growth of our student-athletes in the professional world,” said Associate Commissioner Craig McPhail.

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment between Conference Carolinas and Podium X to put the growth and future success of student-athletes at the forefront.

“We know Conference Carolinas is deeply committed to the overall success of their student-athletes, not just while they’re competing, but in preparing them for what comes next,” said Ann Schulz, President of Podium X. “Their dedication to equipping athletes with the resources and connections they need to thrive beyond the game aligns perfectly with our mission. We’re proud to work alongside a conference that prioritizes both athletic excellence and career readiness.”

Podium X is the premier solution for athlete career development, designed by experts in career services, staffing, talent management, and HR. With over 25,000 athletes, representing more than 450 schools, and formally partnered with 57 athlete organizations, it delivers a simple, engaging, and effective all-in-one solution that turns an athlete’s hard work and achievements into career momentum.

This is Conference Carolinas
Conference Carolinas has a rich tradition in roots that dates back to its inception on Dec. 6, 1930. The NCAA Division II athletics conference presently has member schools located in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Member institutions for the 2025-26 academic year are Barton, Belmont Abbey, Chowan, Converse, Emmanuel, Erskine, Ferrum, Francis Marion, King, Lees-McRae, Mount Olive, UNC Pembroke, North Greenville, Shorter, Southern Wesleyan and Young Harris.

Conference Carolinas is a sole sponsor of 26 sports and also collaborates with two other conferences (South Atlantic Conference and Great Midwest Athletic Conference) to offer opportunities in four additional sports for a total of 30 in the 2025-26 academic year. The ability to provide its membership sports sponsorship in 30 sports is the most in all of NCAA Division II. In addition, Conference Carolinas also provides championship opportunities for its member institutions in spirit and in developmental sports.

Conference Carolinas believes in the development and formation of the whole person in body, mind and soul. Our students are nationally recognized for their extraordinary success in the classroom, in the community and at the highest levels of NCAA competition.

Conference Carolinas is built upon the idea of offering challenging NCAA competition in an environment that fosters both the academic and athletic achievements of its student-athletes. Conference members offer exemplary educations and scholarships for performance in the classroom and on the field. Conference Carolinas and its members are committed to challenging adversity and building tomorrow's leaders.

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