
Briana DuBose

About
Briana is a Ph.D. student at the University of Texas San Antonio in the Interdisciplinary Learning & Teaching program, researching the intersections of sport and entrepreneurship education. She looks at innovative ways to ensure entrepreneurship education is culturally competent, interdisciplinary, experiential, and integrates wellness.
Bio Snapshot✨
Current Ph.D. student in the University of Texas at San Antonio Interdisciplinary Learning & Teaching program.Research interests:- Entrepreneurship Education & Sport
- Social Emotional Learning
- Tourism Education & Experiential LearningExperience:- Founder & CEO of BLD- Lead Management Consultant: College athletics, green infrastructure, small business, marketing, and supplier diversity projects.- Author: The ABCs for College Athletes- Adjunct: Georgetown University Sport Industry Management programEducation:- University of Pennsylvania with a Master of Arts in Organizational Behavior
- American University Bachelor of Arts in PsychologyOther:- Originally from Maryland but currently residing in San Antonio, TX.- Proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Company
BLD is a consulting firm designed to help athletic departments build their capacity & increase their social impact. Click below to learn more.
the ABCS for college athletes
A practical guide for anyone that wants to pursue college athletics or support someone already competing.
Consultant | Professor | Author
BLD, LLC.
Let’s build your capacity!
BLD also doubles as the initials to my name. Easy enough right?
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The ABCs for College Athletes
The ABCs for College Athletes will leave you confident in the college athletics experience and more prepared for your future than when you started.Learn practical tips on enhancing your name, image, and likeness (NIL) and leveraging a billion-dollar business, balancing relationships with coaches and individual autonomy, plus using wellness tools to be your best both during and beyond the game. All this and more. As easy as ABC,123!
What are people saying? đź‘€
"The ABC’s for College Athletes is a must read - like sports, we have to master the fundaments before we advance to the next level. This book breaks down the fundamentals of understanding what is required, and the responsibilities that are directly associated with being a college student-athlete. Briana DuBose, well done! Continue to be a game-changer, and a pillar in the community." - Rudy Wise, Sidwell Friends School
"Huge shoutout to Briana DuBose for her book, “The ABCs for College Athletes”. Our incoming Elon University First-Year student-athletes had the opportunity to read & discuss it in our summer course. Solid details in the book led to some great dialogue about how to navigate this process. A must read for all student-athletes (and college sport administrators)." - Dr. Khirey Walker, Elon University
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Media
Like I said, all of the fun things!
Academic
2025 USASBE Doctoral Consortium Member.
USASBE is an inclusive community advancing entrepreneurship education through bold teaching, scholarship, and practice.
Awards
2023 Outstanding Faculty Award, Sports Industry Management,
Georgetown University
News Features
- Meet Briana DuBose | CANVASREBEL
- Building Student-Athlete Capacity Beyond Sport | Georgetown University SCS
- Bowie State University Title IX Forum
- Student-Athletes Win Money-Making Rights | Georgetown University SCS
Podcasts, & Radio Shows:
- Black Girl Youth In Sports | PG Changemakers
- From The Court to Classroom Briana DuBose Journey | Off Da Field
- Finding Balance and Advocating for Yourself as an Athlete | The Players NIL Podcast
- Breaking Barriers Navigating NIL & Affirmative Action in Sports | The NIL Spot Podcast
- WOL In and Out of Sports w/ Coach Butch McAdams
- WPFW The Collision Live w/ Etan Thomas and Dave Zirin (Interview starts at 35min)
- Your Athlete Business | Unstoppable Mindset Podcast
- The Side Of College Sports No One Talks About | Retired College Athletes Podcast
Video:
Activate Your Journey to Success Youth Conferece Keynote | Prince George's County Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta
2022 Highlight Reel
The ABCs for College Athletes | Women to Watch ABC Philadelphia
The ABCs for College Athletes | PGCTV
The ABCs for College Athletes | CBS Great Day Washington
Author Briana DuBose | 2022 Virtual NIL Conference w/ GUICE Wealth Strategies
The ABCs for College Athletes | Play by Play with J
Celebrate Your Sister Ep. 1: Briana DuBose | Vani B Media
Former College Athlete Briana DuBose Helping The Next Generation Of Athletes | Can We Talk Sports Show
The ABCs for College Athletes | Unstoppable Mindset Podcast
Women in Sports Interviews Highlight Reel | Black Sports Network
The Wake Up Call | Players In Transition Podcast
Putting Your Inner Peace First! | Players In Transition Podcast
Putting Your Inner Peace First! | Players In Transition Podcast
After The Ball Goes Flat Research Presentation | University of Pennsylvania.