[UT Vols News]

Tennessee offensive lineman Vladimir Richard has been chosen as a participant for this year's NCAA National Student-Athlete Leadership Conference in Orlando, Fla.

The five-day conference is an annual event that aims to provide a diverse group of the nation's top student-athletes an opportunity to actively participate in challenging and thought-provoking activities that will enable them to become better leaders on their campuses and in their communities.

The NCAA National Leadership Conference provides NCAA student-athletes with a forum to openly discuss issues that may affect student-athletes, while also providing them with the opportunity to enhance their leadership, communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills. The leadership conference also promotes better communication among student-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty and communities.

Richard, a sophomore from Sunrise, Fla., appeared in three games last season in his first year on the offensive line. He spent his redshirt campaign on the defensive side of the ball.

UT FOOTBALLER RICHARD SELECTED FOR NCAA STUDENT-ATHLETE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE