The Bruin Student-Athlete Development Program strives to enhance the student-athlete experience within the University setting by coordinating educational programs that address personal growth, leadership, professional development, and community service. Our goal is to assist student-athletes with their transition to college, provide opportunities to enhance their college experience, support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle, and prepare student-athletes to be champions in life. Bruins in the Community Bruin student-athletes have the opportunity to participate in community outreach activities on campus and throughout the Los Angeles area. Examples of these events include: • Dribble for the Cure • Weekly visits to Mattel Children’s Hospital •Prime Time Games: Championship Saturday • UCLA Lab School Jog-A-Thon • ‘I’m Going to College’ Program • Adopt a Classroom • Bruin for a Day • Sports clinics • Elementary school activities and reading days These opportunities give student-athletes the chance to mentor youth, give back to the community and serve as ambassadors for UCLA Athletics.
WOODEN ACADEMY: Teamwork, Leadership & Character The Wooden Academy is a leadership development program designed to educate and support Bruin student-athlete leaders. The program was named after legendary Coach John Wooden, and strives to teach the principles of his Pyramid of Success. We believe that these skills will assist studentathletes in their pursuit to be successful leaders and teammates at UCLA, and as they prepare to be champions in life. Student-athletes have the opportunity to participate in the Wooden Academy each year by attending seminars to learn practical leadership lessons from coaches, administrators and Bruin alumni. • Leadership Development Program (LDP): The LDP is designed to teach freshmen and transfers the skills they need to lead themselves and effectively work with others. Our goal is to create a strong network of future Bruin leaders. • Wooden Academy Seminars: These seminars are offered to all student-athletes and address leadership, personal and professional development topics that are relevant to the student-athlete experience.
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