About the GameChanger Course Scholarship

The GameChanger Live Experience is a transformational three-day immersion designed to help people break through the limiting beliefs, fears, and stories that keep them from reaching their full potential. Created by renowned mindset and leadership coach Devon Bandison, the program focuses on the three pillars of an extraordinary life—Intimacy, Income, and Impact—helping participants cultivate deeper relationships, unlock greater financial possibilities, and create meaningful influence in the world around them. Through powerful coaching, breakthrough exercises, and immersive experiences, attendees gain the clarity and confidence needed to stop spectating and start fully participating in the life they want to create.

More than just a seminar, GameChanger is an experiential journey centered on personal transformation and self-leadership. Participants leave with practical tools, a personalized action plan, and a renewed sense of purpose, having already begun taking meaningful steps toward their goals during the event itself. Drawing from the same principles Bandison uses to coach high-performing entrepreneurs, executives, professional athletes, and Fortune 100 leaders, GameChanger challenges individuals to get comfortable being uncomfortable, develop unshakable confidence, and create lasting change from the inside out. PBATS hopes participating members will gain meaningful skills and strategies from the experience that not only enhance their professional leadership capabilities but also positively impact their personal growth and overall well-being.

This year’s GameChanger conference will take place in:

  • City: Phoenix, AZ
  • Date: November 6-8
  • Location: Jamestown University Leadership College

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NOTE: Attendees must be present for all three days.

Five Scholarships. One Breakthrough.

PBATS will cover the full course registration fee for five selected athletic training staff members to attend the GameChanger Live Experience in Phoenix this November. The course is led by Devon Bandison, a performance and leadership coach who works with NBA organizations, Fortune 100 executives, and professional athletes across multiple sports.

Over three days, participants work through the mindset, communication, and accountability habits that shape performance — on the job and at home. Past PBATS scholarship recipients have called it one of the most personally impactful development opportunities they’ve attended in their careers.

NOTE: PBATS will cover registration fees for the course, but travel and lodging expenses are not covered by this scholarship.

What Past Recipients Are Saying

“Devon Bendison’s Game Changers ‘experience’ lives up to its name. The experience was engaging, insightful, and packed with practical strategies that can be applied immediately—whether you’re an entrepreneur, professional, or someone looking to level up. What stood out most was his ability to connect mindset, discipline, and execution in a way that felt realistic and motivating, not just inspirational talk. Every session delivered value, with real-world examples and tools that made the concepts stick. If you’re serious about growth, accountability, and creating real momentum in any aspect of your life, Game Changers is worth experiencing. This experience doesn’t just influence you for the weekend, it equips you with the mindset and strategies that can last a lifetime.”

– Luis Estala, MS, LAT, ATC, Minor League Athletic Trainer, Cleveland Guardians

“This was a unique opportunity presented to me to help enhance my leadership skills. I went into the event with an open mind, but ultimately was not sure what to expect. What I became involved in was collaboration with a special group of individuals from all different backgrounds who found a way to freely express themselves to total strangers. Devon had a way of cracking that outer shell and helped me look deeper inside myself—what are my strengths, weaknesses, and where I am lacking confidence. I was able to realize there were feelings I had deep down of not feeling like I was enough for my athletes, co-workers, friends, and family. Devon helped me understand that I am enough and coached us on ways to give ourselves to others while also stressing the importance of taking care of ourselves. I took away leadership philosophies and approaches that will last a lifetime.”

– Nick Voelker, Minor League Medical Coordinator, Athletics Baseball Club

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

Eligibility: The PBATS GameChanger Scholarship is open to all active Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society (PBATS) members, including both Major League and Minor League Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs). PBATS encourages members at every stage of their careers to apply, as the GameChanger experience is designed to foster personal growth, strengthen leadership capabilities, and provide practical tools that can positively impact both professional performance and personal well-being. Whether you are an experienced leader or seeking new strategies to enhance your development, this opportunity is intended to benefit athletic trainers throughout professional baseball.

Deadlines

Application Deadline: Applications for the PBATS GameChanger Scholarship must be submitted by September 1, 2026. Interested Major League and Minor League ATCs are encouraged to apply early and thoughtfully share how participating in the GameChanger experience would support their personal and professional development. Scholarship recipients will be selected following the application review process and notified prior to the event.