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Student-Athlete
Handbook
 CHAMPS/LIFE
SKILLS
Director Kevin Colon
Balancing academic success, athletic competition,
and personal growth along with student life can be very challenging
for the student-athlete. The CHAMPS/Life Skills Program represents
the comprehensive commitment by the Vanderbilt Athletic Department
to foster the total growth and development of our student-athletes.
• A Commitment to Academic Excellence
ensures that each student-athlete will have the opportunity
to excel in his/her chosen field of study and that athletic
programs will provide services to support and enhance the
academic success of the student-athlete.
• A Commitment to Athletic Excellence
ensures that each studentathlete will be provided facilities,
coaching staff, and support services that will enable them
to excel in a broad program of sports sponsored by Vanderbilt.
The fundamental principles of this program will be based on
a commitment to sportsmanship, equity, fair play, and integrity.
• A Commitment to Personal Development
ensures that each student-athlete participating in CHAMPS
will be provided with opportunities to focus on personal growth
issues such as clarifying values, setting goals, and learning
fiscal responsibility. Each component will be focused toward
developing a healthy lifestyle.
• A Commitment to Career Development
places a priority on preparing for life after intercollegiate
sports. The program acquaints student-athletes with the job
search process, provides networking opportunities, and ultimately
assists with job placement. As the CHAMPS program works towards
the development of the total person, the ultimate goal is
to develop individuals who will have rewarding careers and
productive lives.
• A Commitment to Community Service
is our challenge to our student-athletes to give back to the
Nashville community and to individuals who are in need through
a clearly defined program of service. Our student-athletes
will be given opportunities to develop the foundation for
a lifelong commitment to volunteerism.
• A Commitment to Leadership Development
is our challenge to foster leadership qualities in each student-athlete.
THE STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISORY BOARD (SAAB)
The Student-Athlete Advisory Board (SAAB) is
very active in the service component and sponsors a comprehensive
outreach effort with the surrounding Nashville community.
SAAB also provides you and your teammates with a means to
communicate with the University administration on issues affecting
all student-athletes. We hope that you will use these student
leaders to express your concerns and offer suggestions to
improve your experience as a Vanderbilt student-athlete. Your
team representatives are listed below.
2002/2003 Student-Athlete Advisory Board
(SAAB)
Lena Babaeva | Women’s Cross Country
Nick Barker | Men’s Soccer
Cicely Campbell | Women’s Track & Field
Vensherrie Campbell | Women’s Track & Field
John Cote | Men’s Cross Country
Nicki Cutler | Women’s Golf
Jason Dallas | Men’s Golf
Robert Dinwiddie | Football
Mark Donnell | Men’s Golf
Erin Flaherty | Lacrosse
Justin Giboney | Football
Hillary Hager | Women’s Basketball
Chad Harris | Men’s Tennis
Sarah Jacobs | Women’s Golf
Nicole Jules | Women’s Basketball
John Kaye | Baseball
Russell Lakey | Men’s Basketball
Caesar Nicolas | Baseball
Joy Parker | Women’s Cross Country
Bobby Reynolds | Men’s Tennis
Sarah Riske | Women’s Tennis
Jess Roguski | Lacrosse
Kendra Sasa | Women’s Soccer
Brian Thornton | Men’s Basketball
Aleke Tsoubanos | Women’s Tennis
Lauren Whitt | Women’s Soccer/SAAB President
Brad Winter | Men’s Soccer
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