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Warrior Life Skills

Winona State CHAMPS/Life Skills Coordinator
Mike Turgeon
405 Midwest Wireless Stadium
507-457-2757
mturgeon@winona.edu

View Life Skills Calendar

The goal of the Warrior Life Skills program at Winona State is to aid in the development of the holistic student-athlete.  The Warrior Life Skills program is based on the philosophy of the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills (Challenging Athletes Minds for Personal Success) program.  There are five components of the Life Skills program (Click on a commitment to learn more):

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 Community Service:
To engage the student-athlete in service to his/her campus and surrounding communities. 

WHAT IS REQUIRED OF YOU:

Point System

Each student-athlete must accumulate 10 points per academic school year.  The following is a point description on how to accumulate 10 points. 

 All Seminars  1 point
 Tutor Session  1 point; maximum of 1 point
 Supplemental Instruction  1 point; maximum of 1 point
 Attend a Code Purple Warrior Event  1 point - Maximum of 2 points per year
 One on One Nutrition Counseling  1 point; maximum of 1 point
 WSU Athletic Team Alcohol Class  1 point; maximum of 1 point
 Writing Center  1 point; maximum of 1 point
 Community Service  1 point - Maximum of 3 points
 Prior approval required
 Big Brother/Big Sister  Evaluated case by case
 Resume writing one on one appointment at
 career services (Junior or Senior)
 2 points
 Job Shadow  Evaluated case by case

Community Service Voucher

With the completion of the ten points within an academic year, the Warrior Life Skills participant will achieve a certificate of completion from the Warrior Life Skills Program.   

If the 10 points requirement is not met, the student-athlete will be required to participate in WSU Cleanup Day in the spring and write a 1,000 word essay to the Athletic Director by June 1. In the essay the student athlete must explain why he or she has not fulfilled these requirements and why their aid should be renewed and/or why they want to continue as a student-athlete at WSU.

Programs

A detailed list of programs for the academic year is available on the web and updated throughout the year.  A weekly notice of programs will be emailed to student-athletes the Friday proceeding the new week. 

At all programs student-athletes will be required to sign an attendance sheet and provide their Warrior ID for verification. 

Programs collaborated with other departments on campus will allow walk in attendance.  

Programs provided by the athletic department will require students to pre-register in the athletic department office or the life skills coordinators office.  The purpose for registration is to assist the athletic department in providing adequate supplies for the program. 

The Life Skills Coordinator will keep track of the attendance for each individual.  The information will be provided to student-athletes and coaches via WSU Portal. 

Any questions or concerns? Feel free to contact Warrior Life Skills Coordinator.  

Commitment to Academic Excellence

To support the academic progress of the student-athlete toward intellectual development and graduation. 

Warrior Study Tables is an arm of Warrior Life Skills Commitment to Academic Excellence.  The following are programs that will be offered during the 2006-2007 academic year.  Check the Warrior Life Skills Calendar for time and dates of these programs.

  • Slaying the Procrastination Monster
  • Developing Effective Study Skills
  • Students for College & Life Success
  • Nonverbal Communication & Tutoring Services
  • Proactive vs. Reactive Planning
  • Outstanding Papers for College Classes
  • Academic Counseling & Advising
  • Structured Study Sessions (Tutoring)
  • Academic Support Groups – A&P
  • Academic Scholarship Application Process
  • At-Risk Academic Support Groups

If in need of academic assistance contact:
Mike Turgeon
Athletic Department Academic Advisor
405 Midwest Wireless Stadium
mturgeon@winona.edu
507-457-2757

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. 

The following are programs that will be offered during the 2006-2007 academic year.  Check the Warrior Life Skills Calendar for time and dates of these programs.

  • Training Day Nutrition Education – Jane Foos is a National Expert on nutrition for the colligate athlete.  Jane works with Olympic Gold Medalist Andrew Rock and has worked with numerous other National Champions and All-Americans.  Jane will be presenting “Training Day Nutrition” in September to the entire athletic department. 
  • Alcohol and the Colligate Student-Athlete (Required Course)
  • Attending Warrior Athletic Team Events
  • What’s the Truth Behind Supplements
  • Staying Eligible & Understanding the WSU & NCAA Eligibility Requirements
  • Hosting a Recruit – Understanding the ins and outs to a successful recruiting experience.
  • Senior & Transfer Exit Interviews

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. 

The philosophy to the commitment to personal development is building the bridge in life between academic and athletes.  The following are programs that will be offered during the 2006-2007 academic year.  Check the Warrior Life Skills Calendar for time and dates of these programs.

  • Individual Nutrition Planning by Certified Dietician
  • Stress Management & Test Anxiety
  • Developing Coping Skills
  • Stress Management for the Student-Athlete
  • Developing Self-Esteem
  • Female Triad Syndrome
  • Helping a Friend Through Tough Times
  • Dealing with Depression and Grief
  • Dealing with Authority
  • Fiscal Responsibility (credit card responsibility and budgeting)
  • Disordered Eating Prevention Education
  • Dating for the Student-Athlete
  • Sexual Responsibility for the Student-Athlete
  • Male Reproductive Health Education
  • Female Reproductive Health Education
  • Developing a Fitness Plan after Colligate Athletics
  • Understanding and Celebrating Diversity
  • Building General Cultural Competence: Communicating Across the Cultures
  • Sexual Assault Training Class - Warrior Men Against Sexual Assault
  • Transitioning from Retirement of College Athletics to the Working World.
  • Proper Hydration for the Warrior Student-Athlete
  • Warrior Student-Athlete Self Defense

Commitment to Career Development  

To encourage the student-athlete to develop and pursue career and life goals.

The goal of Warrior Life Skills – Career Development is having student-athletes prepared for competing for their first job after graduation.  The following are programs that will be offered during the 2006-2007 academic year.  Check the Warrior Life Skills Calendar for time and dates of these programs.

  • Eating Etiquette: Cost $12.00
  • Mock Interviewing
  • Mass Interviewing (Interviewed by Warrior Corporate Sponsors Human Resource Departments)
  • Preparing for an Interview
  • Dress for Success
  • Career Counseling
  • Resume Writing
  • One on One Resume Critiquing with Career Services
  • Buying your First Home
  • Buying a Car
  • Understanding Employment Benefits (Pensions, 401k, & Retirement Plans)
  • Preparing for Graduate School
  • Job Shadow – Approval by Life Skills Coordinator Required

Commitment to Community Service

To engage the student-athlete in service to his/her campus and surrounding communities. 

Winona State’s student-athletes are provided with an opportunity to serve our community and individuals who are in need through various projects.  We hope to develop in them an appreciation for, and a lifelong commitment to, serving others. 

The following are programs that will be offered during the 2006-2007 academic year.  Check the Warrior Life Skills Calendar for time and dates of these programs.

  • SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee) – consists of student athletes from each team.  SAAC members are team leaders who will be involved with recommendations to the athletic department as well as inspiring student-athletes to become involved in their campus and community. 
  • Peer Mentoring
  • Volunteer Campus Service
  • Volunteer Community Service
  • Warrior Big Brother & Big Sister Program
  • Reading in Elementary Schools
  • Drugs & Alcohol Prevention Winona School District
  • Warrior Men Against Sexual Assault – Campus and community advocates against sexual assault.  Presents programs to area schools. 

 

Last Modified: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 17:27 by Mason Rebarchek