1. The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Comprehensive Student Athlete Development Program
November 19, 1998

2. Agenda Highlight The Current Social Context
Define Our Philosophical Foundations
ID Special Needs of The Student Athlete
Overview of The Current Program

3. Philosophical Foundations
Student athlete development involves all aspects of the individual’s life. Proficient development is fostered through strategies that are comprehensive and deal with biological, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual domains.
A Life Skills focus best accomplishes this outcome.

4. Special Needs of Student-Athletes
Freshman Transition
Stress Management
Relationship Building
Nutritional Needs
Financial Management
Problem Solving Skills
Performance Pressure
Time Management
Academic Skills
Ability To Deal With Failure And Loss
Communication Skills
Campus Resource ID
Belonging Outside Sport

5. Student-Athlete Development Committee

6. Comprehensive Student-Athlete Development Program
Carolina A.C.T.
Sports Medicine
Nutrition/Wellness
Career Counseling
Academic Support
F.A.S.P. Program
Team Life Skills
Carolina Outreach

7. Life Skills Program Content
Stress Management
Health, Fitness & Nutrition
Eating Disorders
Eating for Performance
Drugs and Alcohol
Policy & Law
Effects on Performance and Academics
Performance Enhancers
Violence
Sexual Assault Prevention
Alternatives to...
Communication
Team/Coaches/Peers
Relationships
Domestic Violence
Date and Acquaintance Rape Prevention
Gambling Policy & Laws

8. Team Life Skills: Delivery
Individual meetings (45-60 minutes) with each team 4 times each year. A four year rotation of programs ensures new content.
Meetings are conducted on team turf.
Programs are individually tailored to engage student athletes from very different “team cultures” and to meet identified team needs.
Programs are didactic in process and involve practical application of the skills.