Leadership Development & Transitional Programming



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.

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
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
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
