SEC changes format of annual spring meetings amid pandemic

<p>BIRMINGHAM, Ala. &mdash; The Southeastern Conference is changing the format of its annual spring meetings normally held in Destin, Florida, because of the pandemic.</p>
<p>The SEC said Wednesday it will hold a number of meetings throughout the spring and summer, either virtually or in person with smaller groups.</p>
<p>The meetings are a gathering of the league’s university presidents and chancellors, athletic directors, athletes, and other school administrators, along with the head coaches in football and men’s and women’s basketball..</p>
<p>The SEC leaders discuss current issues and league and national policy changes, provide input to the NCAA and develop overall strategy for the conference.</p>
<p>The league cancelled spring meetings last year.</p>
<p>“We have learned a lot in the last year including how to conduct effective meetings through technology," SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said. "We believe a combination of smaller in-person meetings on varying dates and continuing use of virtual meeting technology is more appropriate given the current circumstances than a multi-day indoor conference room gathering.”</p>
<hr />
<p>More AP college football: <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/college-football">https://apnews.com/hub/college-football</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/AP_Top25">https://twitter.com/AP_Top25</a></p>