Ep. #47-Brian Luckett-NJCAA VP of External Affairs on Student-Athlete success with JUCO with Sivonnia DeBarros, Protector of Athletes

Brian LuckettBrian serves as the NJCAA Vice President for External Affairs & Development. Luckett is responsible for the NJCAA’s comprehensive development strategy and oversees NJCAA Championship TV, in addition to managing all relationships with external clients.Before coming to the NJCAA National Office in 2018, Luckett served as the senior director of marketing and communications at Pfeiffer University, where he managed all university external affairs. Previous to joining Pfeiffer, Luckett was the associate athletic director of external affairs and corporate and donor relations coordinator at NJCAA member Patrick Henry Community College. He managed fundraising, external affairs and financial operations while at Patrick Henry, including updating the athletic department brand. Luckett began his athletic career at the University of Virginia with the university licensing program, where he managed all licensing operations and branding, in addition to working with marketing and promotions. As an undergraduate student, he worked in the Virginia Football Office as a lead student operations assistant.Luckett has a bachelor’s degree in government and a master’s degree in higher education administration, with a concentration in collegiate athletic administration, from the University of Virginia.Outside of the office, Luckett still lives and breathes college athletics. He is an avid Virginia Cavalier fan and cheer on the Hoos in all sports. His faith is first in his life, followed by his family and the time he spends with them. Luckily, his family loves sports and it is a great way to bring them all together.Follow Brian on LinkedIn, Twitter, NJCAA About Sivonnia DeBarrosSivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros’s practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com.