The West Virginia University Student-Athlete Development Program serves to provide developmental programming for all Mountaineer student-athletes under the Office of Student-Athlete Development. Within the Office of Student-Athlete Development we work to provide holistic development of transferable skills and prepare student-athletes for a lifetime of learning. Our key areas of focus are Leadership Development, Career Development, and Community Outreach.
Vision
Develop Mountaineer student-athletes into future leaders and lifelong ambassadors of West Virginia University.
Mission
The West Virginia University Student-Athlete Development Program serves to provide developmental programming for all Mountaineer student-athletes under the Office of Student-Athlete Development. Within the Office of Student-Athlete Development we work to provide holistic development of transferable skills and prepare student-athletes for a lifetime of learning. Our key areas of focus are Leadership Development, Career Development, Community Outreach and Personal Development.
Goals
- Encourage Mountaineer student-athletes to discover and pursue their “why”.
- Provide opportunities for student-athletes to engage in their local, national, and global communities.
- Enhance leadership skills by providing opportunities for leadership development through WVU SAAC, workshops, and campus involvement.
- Assist student-athletes in career preparation by providing career development programming and mentoring opportunities.
