Colorado University Athletics
"The Leadership and Career Development program means a lot to me – it shows that CU cares about us when we leave, and it puts us in a position to be successful.” Kabion Ento, Captain, CU Football
Mission And Values
Mission
Establish an innovative, personal and professional development program that prepares student-athletes to continually thrive, while inspiring constituents to invest in the long term success of each student-athlete.Values
LCDP provides expertise and cultivates success by coaching student-athletes to:- Understand, reflect upon and leverage the unique student-athlete experience
- Navigate university resources
- Access networks and partnerships
- Value and maintain lifelong Buff connections
Why
To develop a culture of leadership in which CU student-athletes act with personal responsibility, integrity and conviction while committed to the greater good in both principle and action.How
Our program will be creative, student centered and educationally based, targeting all student-athletes. Through a culture of positive leadership, all student-athletes will inherently contribute to excellence in their academic work, in their athletic pursuits and in their personal livesOutcomes
Through the Leadership and Career Development Program, all student-athletes will:- Take personal ownership; understanding that one cannot lead others unless they first find their own voice.
- Exhibit a commitment to the core values to oneself, team, department, the university and the community as a whole
- Understand that leadership can be learned, experienced and improved.
- Understand and practice basic leadership principles and skills.