Marshall Volleyball’s Elli Barry Attends NCAA Career in Sports Forum

Elli Barry, a senior for Marshall Volleyball, is participating in the NCAA Career in Sports Forum in Indianapolis from May 27 to May 30, 2026.

Barry is one of approximately 200 student-athletes from across the United States selected for the highly selective program, according to reporting from HerdZone.

The event is held at the NCAA Headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is specifically designed for student-athletes who intend to pursue professional careers in the sports industry following their competitive playing days.

A Huntington native, Barry has been a member of the Marshall Herd volleyball program for four years.

Professional Development and Networking

The three-day experience focuses on assisting participants in charting their professional trajectories. A primary component of the forum is providing signature networking opportunities with professionals operating at the campus, conference, and national levels within intercollegiate athletics.

Keynote speakers at the forum address a variety of topics intended to prepare attendees for the sports workforce. These discussions include:

• Strategies for personal branding
• Practical approaches to the job search process
• The development of a comprehensive career plan
• The role of self-awareness in professional management within the sports industry

The forum concludes with interactive, tangible experiences. These activities are designed to help student-athletes identify their individual strengths and weaknesses, allowing them to better navigate the specific pathways within the sports industry that align with their skills.

This professional insight is intended to provide participants with a definitive advantage as they transition from collegiate athletics into the professional sports workforce.