Leadership Development & Transitional Programming

lcdp story
first year leadership program dinner

Developmental in nature, Leadership Development provides opportunities for self-exploration and awareness by the creation and promotion of programs to enhance and reflect upon leadership development. Within transition programs, educational leadership workshops and seminars, and experiential opportunities, student-athletes are able to develop their leadership capacity that will lead to their success - now and in the future.

Narrator Image
Gamble STEPS Event - Fall 2021
First Year Program

Transition program for all first year student-athletes to address their unique academic, social, physical health, and emotional needs and multifaceted identities to support a successful first year in the classroom and their sport

First Year Program Video

Gamble Successful Transition & Exit Planning for Seniors (STEPS) Program

The STEPS program provides opportunities for student-athletes to reflect upon and leverage their academic and athletic experiences at Colorado

Programming is developed and delivered in partnership with Psychological Health and Performance, and Health and Wellness to support the transition of all graduating Colorado student-athletes

STEPS Video

Leadership Academies

Strategic and intentional academics for sophomores and juniors featuring workshops, community building, identity investigation and leadership facilitation sessions

Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives

Provide opportunities each semester to advance and foster a diverse and inclusive culture

Community Service & Engagement

Provide opportunities for student-athletes to enrich the lives of those we engage with through targeted programs and outreach, creating a positive impact on the state of Colorado, with an emphasis in the Front Range

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

A student-athlete led group dedicated to providing a voice for the interests and concerns of student-athletes

This committee focuses on areas such as leadership, service, diversity and inclusive excellence, university and alumni relations, career development and student-athlete life and welfare

lcdp3

Additional Resources