Pre-Program

ACE participants start preparing for their experience from the moment they are accepted to one of our ACE programs. ACE pre-departure training helps student-athletes build their skills and broaden their perspectives in a variety of ways, including:

• virtual program-specific meetings and online modules
• on-campus training sessions at Duke and Stanford
• weekly “staying on pACE” reminder emails, which remind participants of what they need to do to stay on track
• communication and guidance from ACE Ambassadors (ACE alumni leaders), who play a pivotal role in preparing ACE participants
• campus-specific trainings and preparation for working with minors which may also include a background check
• pre-departure medical appoint with the international travel clinic at Duke Student Health/Vaden (as applicable by program)

The ACE staff tries to be mindful of student-athletes’ practice times and competition schedules when planning required spring pre-departure meetings.

ACE Pre-Program Training Timeline (2022)

Please continue to check your email for updated locations, times, Zoom links, and program specific meetings.

• APRIL 14 (9PM EST/6PM PST) – Welcome Meeting (Zoom)
• WEEK OF APRIL 18 – 19 (TBD) – Duke Welcome Meeting (In Person)
• WEEK OF MAY 16 – 18 (TBD) – Stanford Welcome Meeting (In Person)
• JUNE 13 (9PM EST/6PM PST) – Summer Kick Off (Zoom)