Abstract
•BRICS is the acronym for an international association of 5 major emerging national economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.•The BRICS Council of Exercise and Sports Science was founded to address the specific concerns of these countries in respect to the health and wellness of the people in BRICS countries.•One recognized overwhelming need is the development of future leaders/volunteers.•BRICSCESS in conjunction with the FLV program are in part assembled to foster the development and evolution of junior professionals in respect to the health and wellness of people.