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Drake University CHAMPS/Life Skills Program
Drake University is proud to be participating in the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program (Challenging Athletes' Minds for Personal Success) launched by the NCAA Foundation and the Division 1-A Athletic Director's Association in 1994. Today, CHAMPS/Life Skills continues to grow on campuses cross the country through the leadership of the NCAA Education Outreach staff.
This all-encompassing program wraps itself around the individual during his/her collegiate career and serves as a link between the student-athlete and the campus-wide opportunities they often have difficulty accessing.
The goal of the program is to afford each student-athlete the opportunity to discover and develop his/her strengths, values, goals and vision as an individual, focusing on the well-being of the whole person, not just the student or the athlete.
NCAA CHAMPS/Life SKills Program History
In 1991, the NCAA Foundation initiated efforts to create a total development program for student-athletes. Through the collaborative efforts of the NCAA Foundation and the Division 1A Athletic Directors' Association, the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program was created.
In 1994, after several years of development by the NCAA Foundation, the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program was launched to the NCAA membership. That summer 46 NCAA institutions participated in the first orientation for administrators from around the country. Since then, approximately 40 member institutions have joined the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program each year.
Today, the NCAA Education Outreach staff oversees the development of the program, offering services, support and programs to participating institutions throughout the year. The CHAMPS/Life Skills Program is supported through the promotional and financial efforts of the NCAA Leadership Advisory Board and the NCAA national office.
The Five CHAMPS/Life Skills Program Commitment Statements
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
athletics 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/her campus and surrounding communities.
The mission of the NCAA is to maintain intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the campus educational program and the athlete as an integral part of the student body. With this in mind, the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program was created to support the student development initiatives of its member institutions and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience within the university setting.
In the process of achieving this mission, the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program will:
- 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.
- Enhance partnerships between the NCAA, member institutions and their communities for the purpose of education.
- Encourage the development of leadership skills
