Making the student-athlete experience meaningful, intentional and empowering.
PHILOSOPHY
Student-athletes are constantly striving to run faster, shoot better, hit farther, and jump higher. They put in the time and effort it takes to become the best athlete they can be, yet it is just the beginning of what makes them who they are. The development of the individual is constantly at work. The Omaha community is full of open doors as the corporate world is at our fingertips. With great connections to the business world and our campus resources, our purpose is to equip our student-athletes with the tools they need to get them to where they want to go. Whether it is building resumes, leadership development, healthy eating seminars, internships, community involvement, volunteer opportunities, or other life skills, we want to provide the bridge from our students' college years to their professional careers. Our passion is developing our student-athletes outside the realm of their sport, providing the education they need to be successful in the field they choose, and opening doors to the opportunities that lie ahead.
MAVERICK LIFE SKILLS
The goals for the Maverick Life Skills program are based on the philosophy of the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills program. These goals include:
- Support efforts of every student-athlete toward intellectual development and graduation.
- Use athletics as preparation for success in life.
- Meet the changing needs of student-athletes.
- Promote respect for diversity among student-athletes.
- Enhance interpersonal relationships in the lives of student-athletes.
- Assist student-athletes in building positive self-esteem.
- Enable student-athletes to make meaningful contributions to their communities.
- Promote ownership by the student-athletes of their academic, athletic, personal, and social responsibilities.
- Encourage the development of leadership skills.
In addition, the Maverick Life Skills program maintains a strong commitment in each of the five NCAA-identified life skills areas:
Commitment to Academic Excellence: To support the academic progress of the student-athlete toward intellectual development and graduation.
Commitment to Athletic Excellence: To build philosophical foundations for the development of athletic programs that are broad-based, equitable, and dedicated to the well-being of the student-athlete.
Commitment to Personal Development: To support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for student-athletes, encouraging emotional well-being, personal growth, and decision-making skills.
Commitment to Career Development: To encourage the student-athlete to develop and pursue career and life goals.
Commitment to Service: To engage the student-athlete in service to his or her campus and surrounding communities.
2014-2015 Life Skill/Community Service Calendar
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