Villanova Athletics Leadership Institute Launching: August 2012!
Mission Statement
The mission of the Villanova Athletics Leadership Institute is to educate and train student-athletes to become effective leaders on-the -field, in the classroom, and for lifelong success after graduation.
Core Values
Attitude*Commitment*Excellence
Our Approach
Through engaging and real life stories, projects and presentations, student-athletes will learn how to maximize their potential and strengths to lead themselves and others
Areas of Impact:
Working to utilize the potential leader in every student-athlete
Transforming our student-athletes to be skilled leaders on and off the field
Increase camaraderie & harmony on every team
Solidify student-athlete leadership as extension of coaching leadership
Capitalize on the potential for increased leadership to increase team success on and off the field of play
Learning Outcomes: OUR LEADERS WILL:
lead through inspiration
be spiritual in their leadership practices
hold the highest regard for ethical decision making
be positive change agents: through action and word
challenge their peers to make an impact
Leadership Institute Logistics: Beginning August 2012
All Freshmen student-athletes will participate in existing Life Skills program; 4 leadership seminars during their first year on campus
ALL upper classmen student-athletes will have the opportunity to apply to be in the Leadership Institute during the spring of their freshman year
Sophomore's & Junior's will learn together in one group with two years of curriculum, with an emphasis on small group learning and discussion
Senior's and Captain's will meet together and have an important mentorship role with freshmen
