Make A Play Foundation
Jayla Thornton is a skilled professional with extensive experience in sports management and communications. Currently serving as a MAP Premier League Fellow at the Make A Play Foundation since July 2020, Jayla has been actively involved in various roles including Front Office Management Trainee and D-League Fellow. In addition, Jayla works as a Personal Sports Administrative Assistant for Bryan Cook of the Kansas City Chiefs and is an Events and Club Business Development Extern with the NFL, where participation in the prestigious ‘Experienceship’ program has provided valuable insights into industry operations. Prior experience includes internship roles at S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Black College Sports and Education Foundation, and Howard University, enhancing skills in media relations and production. Jayla holds a Master of Arts in Television, Radio, and Film/Sports Media Communications from S.I. Newhouse School, a Certificate in Management Leadership from The George Washington University, and a Bachelor's degree from Howard University.
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Make A Play Foundation
Make A Play Foundation ("MAP") is a non-profit organization that prepares underrepresented athletes for executive careers in competitive industries. We have designed a "Fall Forward Plan" that leverages our 5C's of career development, coaching, community, competition, and curriculum to prepare our Fellows for impactful entry-level roles. Over the next year, we will be fundraising to support the development of our undergraduate ("Training Camp" and "D-League") and post-graduate career training programs ("MAPPA" and "Premier League"). MAP Training Camp A two-month pre-professionalism course for athletes entering their sophomore year at an accredited college or university. 100% of Training Camp Fellows graduated to the D-League in 2020. MAP Development League ("D-League") A twelve-month professional development fellowship for athletes entering their junior year at an accredited college or university. 100% of D-League Fellows secured internships and fellowships at Fortune 500 companies and Vault 100 law firms in 2020. MAP Players Association ("MAPPA") The official alumni network for D-League Fellows interested in pursuing careers in Finance, Front Office Management, or Law. 100% of MAPPA Trainees receive specialized training from industry experts in at least one discipline. MAP Premier League A three-month postbaccalaureate fellowship for ex-athletes that have graduated from an accredited college or university. 75% of our Premier League Fellows received full-time offers from Deloitte in 2021.