Penn State Behrend Champs Life Skills Program 2008-09 Schedule
CHAMPS: Challenging Athletic Minds for Personal Success
Purpose: Development of life skills in the areas of academics, athletics, personal development, career development, and commitment to service.
The CHAMPS program started at Penn State Behrend in 2002 and is supported by the NCAA. The program is funded by PSB Athletics and the NCAA; there is a limited budget but CHAMPS manages to get what they need because the Behrend administration is very willing to help student-athletes. The coaching staff is very supportive. Student athletes have been receptive to programming; a trend which Athletics hopes will continue. The program was developed to enhance the student-athlete's intellectual development and preparation for success in life, to meet the needs of student-athletes, promote respect for diversity, and build self esteem.
CHAMPS is administered by a committee of the Athletic Director, CHAMPS Coordinator, and a contingent of Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) members. SAAC is a committee made up of athletes from all varsity sports.
CHAMPS was created in 1991 by the NCAA Foundation and Division 1A Athletics Directors Association and later offered to all NCAA members in 1994. CHAMPS/Life Skills is overseen by the NCAA Education Outreach staff.
The NCAA provides resources and grants to address each of the five disciplines listed in the purpose statement. At PSB, CHAMPS committee members determine the needs of the student athletes and develop programming to affect the students positively. For example, in the 2003-2004 academic year, leadership and self esteem/self respect issues were brought to the attention of the staff members. Staff determined that there was a need to have speakers brought in to address issues and to use the excellent resources offered throughout the PSB and Erie communities.
2008-2009 SCHEDULE:
September 16 at 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Rob Miller, Pro Active Coaching, will present on Sportsmanship through defining what an athlete is, teaching character through sport and taking a stand on behavior by athletes and coaches. Mandatory for all student-athletes.
October 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Jim O'Keefe, The Athletic Advantage, will present to juniors and seniors on how to use their athletic prowess on the field to their advantage in the workforce as they apply for jobs.
October/November TBA
Dr. Mary Ellen Bayuk, College Registrar, will present on how to schedule classes to suit your academic needs while fulfilling your commitment to athletics. Highly recommended for freshmen and sophomores.
January 15 at 8:00 p.m.
Mike Green, will present on the abuse of drugs and alcohol citing personal experience as his guide to a better and more sober life. Mandatory for all student-athletes.
March TBA
Dr. Mary Ellen Bayuk, College Registrar, will present on how to schedule classes to suit your academic needs while fulfilling your commitment to athletics. All students are welcome.
April 6
National Student-Athlete Day
April TBA
Special Olympics (Athlete Service Commitment) Event from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in Junker Athletic Center
Dates, times, and locations will be solidified as the semester progresses. Please see Champs coordinator, Angie Meserole for any follow-up questions.
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