1. CHAMPS Program Los Angeles Harbor College;
Part of the Student Equity Plan

2. Champs program Challenging Athletes Minds for Personal Success
Balancing Athletics & Academics
Holistic * Values-Driven * Educational Experience

3. Student-athlete facts
Historically underserved & underrepresented
27,000 student-athletes (CCCAA)
8 Teams: (LAHC)
Diverse Population Demos
Gender: 60% Male, 40% Female
Age: 65% <20, 32% 20-24, 3% >25
Ethnicity:
16% Asian/Pacific-Islander
33% African-American,
30% Hispanic, 12% White, 6% Declined
Socioeconomic, Religions, LGBT

4. Student-athlete facts
Unique requirements for eligibility & transfer
With support more likely to:
Be Full Time
Complete twice as much
Higher Transfer Rate
Transformation Opportunity
“Marginal” into “University”
Grow & Develop to move to the next level to be successful Athletically & Academically
Give them a “Voice” and “Safe-Space” to thrive

5. mission To enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience within the context of higher education.
Academics
Athletics
Personal Development
Career Development
Community Service

6. Persistence, Unit Completion
STUDENT SUCCESS
Persistence, Unit Completion
Transfer
Retention
AA Degree
Skills Certificate
Life-Long Learners
High GPA

7. STUDENTS Growth vs. Fixed Mindset Class Etiquette
Stress & Time Management
Conflict Management
Study Skills
Test-Taking Skills
Communication with Teachers

8. Confidence & Mental Toughness
ATHLETES
Skill
Nutrition
Confidence & Mental Toughness
Strength & Speed
Flexibility & Agility
Stamina
Focus & Motivation

9. Champs programs Academic Counselor Sports & Life Counseling SAAC
REPS Study Hall w/Academic Coaches
CHAMPS Workshops
CHAMPS Mentor Program
SAAC

10. Featured workshop Building a Championship Team Permission to Dream
Thomas Williams
Author, Athlete, Speaker
April 24, 11-12:30

11. Vision & goals Increase: Have ALL teams earn Scholar Team Award (3.0)
Retention & course completion rates
AA degrees & transfer rates
Scholarships to a college or university
Opportunities for significance
Have ALL teams earn Scholar Team Award (3.0)
Have at least 2 athletes from each team earn Honor Roll Award (3.5)
Create a reputation & culture of Excellence for our student-athletes at LAHC
Be a powerful force in our community, representing & promoting the strength of LAHC

12. CHAMPS FUTURE Orientation for new student-athletes
Student-athletes entering LAHC to be part of Harbor Advantage:
Priority registration
Guaranteed basic skills for math and English
All athletes have an educational plan on file
Develop an early alert program just for athletes
Develop & grow our ongoing programs
Community Service Event
End of the Year Recognition & Award Ceremony

13. CHAMPS FOR LIFE Contributing to the quality of life forever
Stanford Economic Professor, Nobel Prize Winner
“The physical, emotional, and social aspects of hockey were my most important influences at Princeton.”
Honoring the Student-Athletes’ stories & voices