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Women's Summit for Careers in Football
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Women's Summit for Careers in Football is an ongoing initiative featuring informative master classes with senior coaching staff and club executives who will provide insight into the skills, responsibilities and objectives of a leader in the NFL.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are proud to be at the forefront of supporting gender equality by establishing girls programming and football leagues, creating college scholarships, hosting special events and promoting career development for women pursuing a career in the NFL.
TAMPA, FL - October 20, 2022 - Tony Dungy during a session of the Women’s Summit for Careers in Football at AdventHealth Training Center. The session was focused on setting the tone of company culture. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FL - November 30, 2022 - NFL Network’s Sarah Walsh, Director of Football Research Jacqueline Davidson, Vice President of Player Engagement Duke Preston, and Tara Battiato, Vice President of Community Impact for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Executive Director of Glazer Vision Foundation during the 3rd session of the 2022 Women’s Summit for Careers in Football. Photo By Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2022 Sessions

One Team One Cause: Setting the Tone of Company Culture

One Team One Cause: Setting the Tone of Company Culture

Panelists:

  • Co-Owner Darcie Glazer Kassewitz
  • Head Coach Todd Bowles
  • Pro Football Hall of Famer and NBC Studio Analyst Tony Dungy

Host:

  • Casey Phillips, Buccaneers Reporter
Difference Makers: How to Maximize Your Chances of Getting Hired

Difference Makers: How to Maximize Your Chances of Getting Hired

Panelists:

  • Vice President of Guest & Member Relations Chris Cook
  • Vice President of Human Resources Kristin Hamwey
  • Vice President of Player Personnel John Spytek

Host:

  • Booger McFarland, ESPN NFL and College Football Analyst
Show What You Know: How to Succeed in a New Role

Show What You Know: How to Succeed in a New Role

Panelists:

  • Vice President of Community Impact Tara Battiato
  • Senior Director of Football Research Jacqueline Davidson
  • Vice President of Player Engagement Duke Preston

Host:

  • Sara Walsh, FOX NFL Reporter

2021 Sessions

How to Train NFL Athletes for Peak Performance

  • Date: Wednesday , March 16
  • Time: 6:00-7:00pm ET
  • Host: Sara Walsh, FOX NFL Reporter
  • Panelists:
  • Greg Skaggs, Director of Athlete Performance
  • Stephanie Kolloff-O'Neill, Director of Performance Nutrition
  • Maral Javadifar, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

How to Establish an Authentic Connection with NFL Fans

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 6:00 PM ET

Panelists:

  • Nikki Donofrio, Vice President of Marketing, Events & Entertainment
  • Christi Bedan, Vice President of Digital & Media
  • Adam Smith, Director of Corporate Partnerships Development

Host:

  • Jane Skinner Goodell, Executive Producer, Earnin' It: The NFL's Forward Progress

How to Set Athletes Up for Success in the NFL

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 6:00 PM ET

Panelists:

  • Duke Preston, Vice President of Player Engagement
  • Bobby Slater, Head Athletic Trainer
  • Dave Hamilton, Director of Performance Science

Host:

  • Laura Okmin, Fox NFL Reporter

How to Pick the Next NFL Superstar

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 6:00PM ET

Panelists:

  • John Spytek, Vice President of Player Personnel
  • Mike Biehl, Director of College Scouting
  • Alex Smith, Assistant Director of Pro Scouting

Host:

  • Peter Schrager, NFL Network Host

How to Build a Championship NFL Roster

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 6:00PM ET

Panelists:

  • Jason Licht, General Manager
  • Mike Greenberg, Vice President of Football Administration
  • Jackie Davidson, Director of Football Research

Host:

  • Adam Schefter, ESPN Sr. NFL Insider

How to Lead in the League

May 19, 2021

Panelists:

  • Bruce Arians, Head Coach
  • Todd Bowles, Defensive Coordinator
  • Lori Locust, Assistant Defensive Line Coach

Host:

  • Cris Collinsworth, NBC Game Analyst

Changing the Game

Girl's Flag Football Spotlight: Layla West

Girl's Flag Football Spotlight: Carina Annunziata

Battlegrounds | Game Highlights

Girl's Flag Football Spotlight: Kate Keith

Buccaneers To Host FHSAA Flag Football State Championships  

Darcie Glazer Kassewitz Discusses the Buccaneers' 2024 Girls Flag Football Preseason Classic

2024 Girls Flag Football Preseason Classic

Applications Are Open for the Fifth Annual Buccaneers Girls in Football Scholarship 

Bucs Surprise Winners of 2023 Girls in Football Scholarship | Brianna's Blitz 

Women of Red Day at 2023 Buccaneers Training Camp

Last Chance to Apply for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation Girls in Football Scholarship

2023 Girls Flag Football Preseason Classic Recap

Key Moments from Day 1 of NFL's 7th Annual Women's Forum in Indianapolis

Applications Are Open for the Fourth Annual Buccaneers Girls in Football Scholarship 

Look Back at the Bucs 2022 Women's Summit for Careers in Football

Meet the Four Winners of the 2022 Buccaneers Girls in Football Scholarship

Third Annual Girls in Football Scholarship

Bucs Name Inaugural Girl's High School Flag Football COTY | Brianna's Blitz 

Girls Flag Football Preseason Classic | Janae Scott 

Prepare to Play: How to Train NFL Athletes for Peak Performance 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Become First NFL Team to Establish Coach of the Week Program Dedicated to Girls Flag Football