College Athlete RoundTable
DURATION
• Monthly FORMAT
• Virtual Player Development Program
TARGET AUDIENCE
• College athletes
OBJECTIVE
• Empower athletes to become well-rounded individuals by maximizing their performance on and off the field through a holistic development program.
The Athlete Round table has been an opportunity for me to expand as an overall individual. I look forward to listening to Shamiel Gary and other speakers who are knowledgeable in areas that I can be better at such as mental health, sleep, finances, professional development, etc. This platform has also provided me the opportunity to network and hear amongst peers facing the same challenges as a student-athlete.
Morgan Brady TU Basketball
College Athlete RoundTable
PROGRAM COMPONENTS:
1. Interactive Zoom Sessions:
• Duration: 45-60 minutes per session
• Frequency: Twice a month - 1 interactive session and 1 Q/A the first Sunday and Monday of each month at 3:00 PM CST or 7:00 PM CST
• Content: Covering various pillars including recruiting, mental and physical wellness, leadership, professional development, transitioning, navigating relationships, financial literacy, ABC’s of branding, identity, social media/NIL, team development, and impact on the community.
2. Digital Worksheets:
• Distributed after each session
• Summary: Recap key points covered in the session
• Purpose: Reinforce learning and encourage reflection
3. Weekly Texts:
• Sent on the week’s topic
• Purpose: Provide continuous engagement and reinforcement of key concepts
4. Pre-recorded Videos:
• Quantity: 1 short video per week
• Content: Supplemental information and practical insights related to the focus of the month.
THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM:
• Daily Text Messages: Inspirational quotes, reminders, and additional resources related to the week’s topic.
• Pre Recorded Videos: Short videos reinforcing key concepts and providing practical tips.
OUTCOME:
• Upon completion of the A.R.T Program, athletes will possess a wellrounded skill set that they can use in their daily life, enabling them to excel in their sports, make informed life decisions, and positively contribute to both the sports community and society at large.
BREAKDOWN EXAMPLES
1. Being the Best Athlete You Can Be - What it takes to become a great athlete:
• Description: Focuses on essential skills, dedication, and a positive mindset for becoming a successful athlete.
• Takeaway: Understanding the importance of practice, commitment, and a positive attitude in middle and high school sports.
2. Being a Professional - Time Management, Preparing, Accountability, Communication, etc:
• Description: Teaches professionalism on and off the field, emphasizing time management, preparation, accountability, and effective communication.
• Takeaway: Learning skills that not only improve sports performance but also set a foundation for success in academics and future endeavors.
3. Mental Wellness - Building a Strong Mind for Success:
• Description: Provides strategies to enhance mental resilience, focus, and wellbeing for peak athletic performance during middle and high school.
• Takeaway: Developing mental resilience to navigate the challenges of academics, sports, and social life in adolescence.
4. Identity - Understanding Who You Are - Your Uniform Isn’t Your Identity:
• Description: Explores personal identity beyond the athlete persona, fostering holistic self-awareness specifically for middle and high school students.
• Takeaway: Recognizing the importance of individuality and self-expression beyond the role of a student-athlete.
College Athlete RoundTable
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Athlete Roundtable has connected me with athletes alike from all across the country and allowed us to develop helpful skills together beyond the practice field! It’s great having someone like Shamiel who cares so much to support us in our development as athletes and professionals and help us to network and reach greater success! This group also helps hold me accountable to making small improvements in my life that make a difference in the long run and for that I am very appreciative!
Megan Mann OSU Track
In life, you get out what you put in. The Athlete RoundTable is all about giving you the tools to do that too maximum. But it’s on YOU to show up and to listen.
Jack Ruskell Florida Football
Shamiel has played an important role in educating myself on succeeding in life after sports. Leveraging the skills I learned on the tennis court and translating it into the real world. With his guidance I was able to put myself out there, resulting in landing an internship this summer at the largest bank headquartered in Texas and another opportunity at a hedge fund in Oklahoma City while we are witnessing some of the toughest moments in the job market for young individuals kickstarting their career.
Stefano Tsorotiotis OU Tennis
The Athlete RoundTable has taught me many things in the short span that I’ve been apart of the group. It has introduced me to a better lifestyle at an early age. From self-love, to growing in every aspect, and building connections! I would recommend the Athlete RoundTable to anyone who is ready to better their life and focus on the small things at an early age!
Jaise Oliver
TU Football
The athlete RoundTable provides skills and knowledge that a normal student athlete may not be provided with. Shamiel not only helps with on the court things but he has provided me with skills that improve my life off the court as well.
Emma Duerr TU Basketball
The Athlete RoundTable has helped me grow in many ways. I’ve been able to connect with fellow collegiate athletes. The things I’ve been able to take from the experience have been things like making a proper diet, budgeting, etc. I’ve also learned that now i am a collegiate athlete is the best time to brand and market myself while i have the platform.
MahCoe Smith OBU Track
The Athlete RoundTable has taught me life lessons that will transcend my athletic career such as budgeting, manifesting goals, creating a schedule, branding, etc. These important skills are not taught to student- athletes which makes the Athlete RoundTable so vital and pivotal to my success. I have been able to learn life lessons/skills as a college athlete rather than later in life by my own trial error.
Patrick Fields
OU Football
Shamiel has been able to share with me valuable life skills that I have been able to implement into my life immediately.
Phillip Smitherman
Harvard Football
I’ve had the opportunity to build a relationship with Shamiel during his talk at the freak show camp. His experience in the NFL and life the NFL was very interesting to learn and hear. Since then, Shamiel has taken me to the film room to enhance my film study techniques, helped me create my own budget, check my credit, and encouraged me to take initiative in my nutrition. I’m looking forward to continuing to learn and work with Shamiel as I pursue my individual and team goals during my senior year.
Tanner McCalister
Denver Broncos
The Athlete RoundTable has been a great source of information and support during the previous months I have been a part of it. I have gained much information and experience in how to use my leverage as a studentathlete to build connections and network, specifically using LinkedIn. I have learned how to create and follow a schedule I set for myself each week and how to be best organized to allow myself to put my best foot forward each day.
Landon Wolf
South Dakota State Football
