Recognizing Excellence·Empowering Leaders·Building Legacy
To identify, recognize, develop, and celebrate African American student-athletes who demonstrate excellence in academics, athletics, leadership, and character. Through meaningful partnerships with schools, communities, mentors, and industry leaders, NAAAA provides opportunities that inspire achievement, create pathways to success, and empower young people to maximize their potential on and off the field.
2026 Athletic Summer College Bus Tour
THE ROAD TO
GREATNESS
Now in Seattle · Next up Portland
Until the next stop
The 2026 Athletic Summer College Bus Tour is a transformational leadership experience traveling city to city, connecting student-athletes with universities, mentorship, exposure, career pathways, and opportunities designed to shape the next generation of leaders.
Top Universities
Mentorship & Leadership
Career Pathways
National Exposure
Live Tour Tracker
FOLLOW THE JOURNEY
Select any stop to see the team's travels where the action happens once they arrive.
Seattle, Washington
FlightGetting there · Flight
The team flies out of Dallas and lands in Seattle to officially launch the tour.
Where the action happens
- University of WashingtonCampus
Tour the campus and meet the Huskies athletic staff to picture life as a college student-athlete.
- AmazonCompany
Go behind the scenes with company leaders to see how a global business is run.
- Seattle Seahawks StadiumStadium
Step onto the field alongside a Pro Football Hall of Famer for an unforgettable look at the pro game.
Getting there · Flight
The team flies out of Dallas and lands in Seattle to officially launch the tour.
Where the action happens
- University of WashingtonCampus
Tour the campus and meet the Huskies athletic staff to picture life as a college student-athlete.
- AmazonCompany
Go behind the scenes with company leaders to see how a global business is run.
- Seattle Seahawks StadiumStadium
Step onto the field alongside a Pro Football Hall of Famer for an unforgettable look at the pro game.
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