NCAA President Said NCAA Helps Student-Athletes with Life Skills

In addition to Emmert\u27s keynote speech, the evening was highlighted by the introductions of former Winthrop student-athletes and coaches who were members of one of the15 Teams of Distinction that were honored for a memorable achievement. In explaining the value of intercollegiate athletic programs at schools such as Winthrop, Emmert told the audience that the graduation rates for student-athletes on average across the nation is 88 percent while the national graduation rate is under 60 percent