Development Opportunities

At least one representative from each new institution must attend the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program Orientation where the participants exchange ideas, network, and are placed in teams to develop plans to implement the programs on their campuses. The Orientation precedes the Continuing Education Conference each February.

In addition to the Orientation, there is an annual CHAMPS/Life Skills Program Continuing Education Conference that introduces institutions to new materials, provides supplemental program assistance and assists in improving the effectiveness of the campus CHAMPS/Life Skills Programs. This is a great opportunity for coordinators to exchange programming ideas and focus on personal and professional development. The Continuing Education Conference is held each February.

Every CHAMPS/Life Skills institution is invited to nominate a student-athlete to attend the annual NCAA National Leadership Conference held in the spring. At the NCAA National Leadership Conference, student-athletes are able to use the experience of their involvement in the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program to critically assess issues that affect them as student-athletes. The conference is a great tool to help sharpen the skills of student-athlete leaders and increase their involvement in campus programs. This conference is only open to NCAA member institutions who participate in the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills Program.