During his undergraduate years, Irons ensured that he would be well-prepared for a career outside of professional football. In his fifth year, he began pursuing a masters degree in facility management. Irons will graduate from the University's masters program in the fall. Lapchick addressed issues including student athletes in academia, the significance of athlete exploitation and stereotypes. Lapchick also spoke about the delicate relationship between race and sports.
Attitudes can help to create or perpetuate stereotypes.
Lapchick suggested that raising the number of minorities in sports related positions could transform attitudes within the industry. Kinesiology junior Marcelo McDougall said he appreciated Lapchick's remarks. I think his point about how race is such a key in sports today is a really important issue that definitely needs to be looked at. McDougall added that the center will enhance the Department of Kinesiology. It definitely fits an important role here in the department.