How to be A Successful Student Athlete- Live Course – 4 Weeks

How to be A Successful Student Athlete

Learning Goals:

• Students will learn the social and interpersonal skills that enable them to cope with the demands of everyday life
• Students will learn various life skills that can enable them to make positive decisions
• Students will learn the mindset of approaching everything as a “Professional”
• Students will learn how to apply themselves in the classroom
• Students will learn how to maximize their skill level in their sport(s)
• Students will learn the importance of teamwork
• Overall students will be equipped with proven successful life skills

Class Description:

How can we obtain success in our lives? There are various life skills that will help create the proper atmosphere and environment to allow us to achieve the success we deserve. Being a “professional” is a mindset and in this class we are going to dissect the different life skills that can lead us down the correct path. Although there is no easy way to success, these life skills will give us the opportunities we deserve. Join me and take a look through my lens as a professional athlete that was also able to achieve dean’s list during my University career.

*NOTE

How to be A Successful Student Athlete *This course is for all students and all sports*
This class is inspired by my experience in school leading up to and achieving one of my ultimate goals, which was obtaining a NCAA Division 1 full ride basketball scholarship to attend University. In my elementary, middle school, and high school years I learned the importance of these life skills to be a successful student and what it takes to be successful in life.

*Course Structure*

Class #1 Introduction

Welcome:

– In this class students will get the opportunity to share what sport(s) they are involved in and their current grade level. Each student will discuss their educational and sport goals.

Getting Started:

We will start to speak about how we can be successful in the classroom and in our respective sports.

We will discuss these topics and use real-life examples:

– Paying attention in class
– Participating
– Punctuality
– Asking questions
– Taking notes
– Communication
– Achieving good grades
– Remembering to have fun

Students will be given the opportunity to engage in class. They will get an opportunity to express why these life skills are important and how they can implement them into their daily life.

Class #2 Thinking for Yourself

Defining Your Character:

– Who do you want to be in life and how do you want to be viewed
Setting Your Goals:
– How to create small and long term goals

Making Plans:
– Create a game plan that will lead to success in the classroom and in your respective sport

We will discuss these topics and use real-life examples:

– You have to be disciplined
– It takes competitiveness
– It takes self-confidence
– It takes focus
– It takes commitment
– It takes good time management
– Responsibility
– Remembering to have fun

Class #3 Taking Care of Yourself

We will speak about our eating habits and sleeping patterns. We will discuss how this has an effect on our performance in the classroom and within our respective sports.
We will also discuss the submission/application process when applying to a college. What to prepare for and how to create a successful application.

We will discuss these topics and use real-life examples:
– Extra work
– Stay positive
– Stay motivated
– Eating Habits
– Sleeping habits
– Decision making
– Mamba mentality (Inspired by Kobe Bryant)
– Remember to have fun

Class #4 Importance of Communication

Communicating Effectively:

– Speaking to our coach or teachers
– Having an open discussion and the willingness to listen to our teacher and coach
– Constructive criticism

Being part of a Team:

– Buying into the team rules
– Being a good group member for projects
– Building trust

Resolving Conflict:

– Be quick to listen and slow to speak
– Finding a solution
– Do not let negativity carry over

Saying No, Thanks:

– Knowing when to say No
– Having priorities

At the end of class #4, we will conclude everything we learned and have an open class discussion about it.

*We will go in-depth about each topic and examples will be provided of what a negative and positive outcome could look like based on our decision-making skills.

Students will get a chance to engage and communicate during class. They will be asked to think of examples of how they can use some of these life skills in their current lives.

Our elementary years in school are a time when students begin to develop their academic self-concepts and feelings of competence and confidence as learners. They are beginning to develop their decision making, communication, and life skills as well as character values. This class will help bring these to life!

Home Work:

Homework questions will be given each week. This will be based on what we learned in class and how students can apply one life skill into their daily life. How to be A Successful Student Athlete.