Fresno State Athletics
Four Student-Athletes Nominated For NCAA Leadership Conference
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March 4, 2003
FRESNO, Calif.- Four Fresno State student-athletes were recently nominated for the 2003 NCAA Leadership Conference to be held May 25-29, 2003 at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The four nominees are Chantea Fleming (Chino Hills, Calif.), Jamal Jones (Oakland, Calif.), Taylor Mason (Pine Grove, Calif.), and James Medeiros (Fremont, Calif.).
The 2003 NCAA Leadership Conference, "Today's Student-Athletes, Tomorrow's Leaders," is an extension of the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills Program and includes up to 300 student-athletes representing their schools. A selection committee will choose one of the four student-athletes to attend the conference at a later date.
"This is a great experience where student-athletes from all over the country hear top-notch speakers and hone their leadership skills," said assistant athletics director of academic services Linda Gannaway. "Students make a commitment to coordinate a service project when they return to their respective campuses, so lots of people benefit from their participation."
Fleming has played 16 games this year as a reserve for the women's basketball squad that has raced out to a 16-10 start. The sophomore is a 2002 Fresno State Scholar Athlete and 2001 Herb Young Memorial Award winner.
Jones played linebacker and special teams for the Bulldog football team last season. The sophomore is also an influential member of the Fresno State student-athlete advisory board (SAAB).
Mason is a sophomore and a member of the Dean's list for spring 2002. She is a key competitor on the equestrian team and is currently the leading Western Rider in California with 46 points. Mason is also a regional qualifier in Reining.
Medeiros currently holds an overall record of 32-5 (15-2 duals), the highest winning percentage on this year's wrestling team. He has recorded first-place finishes at 157 lbs. in two different tournaments this year and placed third at the 2002 West Regional.