1. WELCOME
TO LAHC FOOTBALL

2. Challenging Athlete’s Minds for Personal Success:
The purpose of this program is to enhance student-athlete engagement, to give them the tools and support needed to successfully advance in their education and sport, and to support interaction between athletes, coaches, faculty, staff, and support programs.

3. STUDENT-ATHLETE FACTS:
Unique requirements for eligibility & transfer
Need to complete at least 60 units to transfer (15/sem.)
Transferrable English & Math
Competing for Scholarships
Academic, Athletic, and both
Total package

4. RECRUITING FACTS 7.5+ Million Athletes $1B+ Athletic Scholarships
<50% on Scholarship
<1% on Full Scholarship
COMPETE

5. THE NEXT LEVEL: AA Degree High GPA High attendance rates
Strong references
Entrance essays
Letters of recommendation
Community involvement
Strong athletic potential

6. WHAT COACHES WANT Elite Athletes Great Students (GPA) High Character
Strong Work Ethic
High Confidence
Great Personality
Leaders
Actively Engaged
Coachability

7. MISSION
CHAMPS enhances the quality of the student-athlete experience within the context of higher education. The program supports student-athlete development and excellence in five areas:
Academics
Athletics
Personal Development
Career Development
Community Service

8. VISION:
CHAMPS develops CHAMPIONS in education, in sport, and in life for student-athlete success.
Reality: .04% of athletes go Pro

9. GOALS:
Students graduate within 2 years and earn a scholarship to a 4-year University
Improve study skills & GPA
Decrease drop out rates
Increase retention & completion
Celebrate the success of our S-A
Give back through community service
Develop leaders and life-long learners
Develop Championship Teams

10. CHAMPS CORE VALUES Self-Control- Be Responsible and Accountable
Enthusiasm- Bring your Best
Curiosity- Pursue Growth and Learning
Gratitude- Be Humble and Thankful
Social Intelligence- Be Professional and Coachable
Effort- Welcome the Struggle
Confidence- Always Compete & Strive for Excellence
Grit- Be Passionate and Determined

11. EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

12. INCOME & UNEMPLOYMENT

13. UNDERGRAD EXPERIENCE

14. THRIVE & BE HAPPY

15. CHAMPS- WHY?! GREAT JOBS and GREAT LIVES!
Gallup and Purdue created an index that examines the long-term success of graduates as they pursue a good job and a better life.
WORKPLACE ENGAGEMENT
only 30% of Americans are engaged in their jobs
WELL BEING
Purpose, Social, Financial, Community, and Physical
29% of people in the U.S. are not thriving in any of these elements
Only 11% of college graduates are thriving — strong, consistent, and progressing — in all five elements of well-being.
THE THINGS YOU DO NOW WILL IMPACT YOUR LIFE… NOW AND IN THE FUTURE!

16. WE WANT 100% OF CHAMPS STUDENT-ATHLETES TO GRADUATE IN 2 YEARS
GRADUATION RATES
Community college graduation rates in 3 years is 26.2%
Two-year graduation rate is 9.3%
Graduate in 6 years or less is 47%
WE WANT 100% OF CHAMPS STUDENT-ATHLETES TO GRADUATE IN 2 YEARS

17. CHAMPS- STUDY HALL REQUIREMENTS: In-Season: 2 hours per week
Off-Season: 3 hours per week
SUPERVISORS:
Study skills, Stress & Time management, Conflict management, Class etiquette, Communicating with professors
TUTORS:
English, Math, Writing, Communications, Study Skills, Syllabi Breakdown, Calendar Planning
SUPPLIES:
Computers, Printer, Stapler, Paper Clips, TEXTBOOKS!

18. CHAMPS- STUDY HALL

19. CHAMPS- THE YEAR ATHLETICS-ACADEMIC COUNSELOR HALL OF FAME DINNER
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CLASS & ED PLANS
PROGRESS REPORTS
STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
GRADUATION & TRANSFER RECOGNITION PARTY
END OF THE YEAR CELEBRATION

20. CHAMPS- LAST YEAR STUDENT-ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
Ezra Tu’ua, Cesar Farias, Meghan Esposito, Colleen Mendoza, Paulo Hugo, Eunice Maniquis, Arron Scognamillo, Katrina Herrera

21. CHAMPS- TRANSFERS (30) FOOTBALL: VOLLEYBALL/SOFTBALL: M. SOCCER:
Lorenzo Terry, Idaho State
John Dunbar, Moint State
Jonathan Guel, Grand Valley
Clark Livingston, Northern Michigan
Jason Logologo, Sterling College
Rashad Wedgeworth, Brair Cliff
Michael Andrews, W. Texas A&M
Jimmy Threat, NM Highlands
VOLLEYBALL/SOFTBALL:
Amber Ruiz, UCLA
Kori Hardy, Arizona State
W SOCCER:
Katie Sullivan, CSUDH
M BASKETBALL:
Dharion Tanner, CSUDH
M. SOCCER:
Bryan Hernandez, Humboldt State
Jordan Moss, David Baez, Freddy Salas, Hector Devila- CSUDH
Abanda Ajeakwa, CSLA
Kevin Mesina, Pacific Union U.
Jesus Gutierrez, Anthony Martin- CSUN
Byron Rivera, Marymount U.
BASEBALL:
Jeysen Delgado, Phillip Berman, Julian Villegas- William Penn U.
Juan Gallardo, Isaias Pulido, Adrian Perez- University of St. Mary’s
Arron Scognamillo, Marymount U.

22. CHAMPS- SPEAKER
DR. JODY ADEWALE:

23. CHAMPS- SPEAKER
THOMAS WILLIAMS

24. CHAMPS- SPEAKER
NIYI SOBO
IMNOTYOU.COM

25. WHAT’S IN YOUR FUTURE?
Work for your future

26. CHAMPS- THANK YOU WHAT KIND OF YEAR ARE YOU GOING TO CREATE?
WHAT KIND OF LIFE ARE YOU GOING TO CREATE?
WHO ARE YOU GOING TO BECOME?