STUDENT-ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT & PERFORMANCE1
Enhanced Strength & Conditioning
Expand sport-specific training and injury prevention within the new Recreation & Wellness Center; identify local organizations to enhance current programming; and identify best practices based on current research.
Academic & Leadership Support
Design and launch a leadership curriculum for current and prospective student-athlete leaders; improve collaboration between Academic Services and Athletics; and enhance off-season training programming.
Mental Health & Wellness
Broaden access to sports psychologists to build resilience and positive team experiences.
Athlete Recruitment & Retention
Collaborate with Admissions to align athletic needs with enrollment strategy and develop recruitment processes to increase mission-driven student Athlete enrollment.
Alumni Mentorship Program
Launch a formal sport-specific alumni mentorship network, collaborating with the Alumni Office and the College Counseling department
Performance Metrics Tracking
Implement an electronic system to track individual and team statistics; and identify and invest in technology to track personal fitness goals and heath data
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STAFFING & COACHING EXCELLENCE
Build a well-qualified and high-performing coaching staff and athletic support team that fosters excellence, development, and inclusivity.
Salary Review & Enhancement
Conduct a market review and comparison of coaches’ salaries to ensure competitive compensation in relation to peer schools
Professional Development
Require certifications, host seasonal professional development sessions, and promote off-site PD opportunities.
Enhanced Hiring Practices
Standardize job postings and interview processes; and create hiring rubrics to promote equity in the process.
Coach Recruitment Network
Leverage alumni, league contacts, and national job boards to enhance coaching networks
Support Staff Expansion
Assess the need for additional athletics staffing with the opening of the new Recreation & Wellness Center
Performance Evaluation Process
Launch thorough documentation of job responsibilities and annual reviews of coaches and staff with self-reflections and supervisor feedback
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COMMUNITY & ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
Strengthen relationships with alumni, parents, and the local community to enhance support and investment in athletics.
Athletic Hall of Fame
Create a new Hall of Fame in the Recreation & Wellness Center; and promote Hall of Fame with current students by announcing inductees at End-of-Year Sports Awards ceremony.
Alumni Speaker Series
Invite athletic alumni to speak at team events and assemblies
Media Highlights
Partner with the Marketing & Communications team for regular Athlete and alumni features on social media platforms and the School’s website
Parent Involvement
Clearly define the roles and responsibilities of parent boosters
Marketing & Branding
Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to support and enhance livestreams, newsletters, and targeted content initiatives to expand audiences.
