Vanderbilt Athletics Department is making strides in the growth and development of its student-athletes. During the summer of 1998, Vanderbilt applied and was selected for inclusion into the CH.A.M.P.S./Life Skills Program created by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The acronym CH.A.M.P.S. embodys the idea that this program is Challenging Athletes Minds for Personal Success. Vanderbilt's CHAMPS program is designed to provide an optimum experience for every student-athlete. The program focuses on four major components: personal, career, leadership development, and community service. Since its inception, the Vanderbilt CHAMPS/Life Skills program has enjoyed great success and it continues to prepare its student-athletes for the eventual " real world".

Fostering the development of personal growth is a fundamental component of the Vanderbilt CHAMPS Life Skills program.
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Preparing for life after college sports is a major focus of the Vanderbilt CHAMPS Life Skills Career Development program. More on career development...

The goal of the Community Service Program is for the Vanderbilt student-athlete to gain an appreciation for human diversity and individuality. Although most of the activities are group based, CHAMPS is designed to foster personal development while giving back to the community. Through CHAMPS, Vanderbilt Athletics Department is committed to servicing the Nashville community.

The benefits of participating in Community Service are:
1. Develops interpersonal skills.
2. Enhances personal development.
3. Increases cognitive development.
4. Application of academics/athletics.
5. Increased awareness of surrounding environment.
6. Networking opportunities.

Quote of the semester:
"My child is very sick and the best medicine that he has gotten was time and an autographed poster from a Vanderbilt athlete!" -- Parent from the Vanderbilt P.L.A.Y. Project.

Opportunities:

Ronald McDonald House:
P.L.A.Y. Project:
Kids Zone:
Read-A-Thon:
Speaker's Bureau:
Sports Clinics:

Other Opportunities:

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The Vanderbilt University Department of Athletics is committed to developing programs of excellence that foster leadership development.
 

 

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