A.A.M.P. enlightens student-athletes on the importance of effectively combining academics with athletics. Being a student-athlete is Challenging and unique, it requires mental and physical balance. The program was designed to focus on the lack of the required MP balance. A.A.M.P was designed to assist student-athletes increase Awareness of their needs (academically and athletically), Address the areas that need improvement. Monitor their improvements and Progress to the next level. Give them an additional outlet of communicating outside of family rather it concerns sports, academics or life in general. Mentors in the program have extensive academic and athletic experience. Our mentors have a passion for the success of students-athletes due to the stereotype surrounding athletes and sports. Students are paired with an academic mentor and an athletic mentor. Students are required to spend an allotted amount of time (determined by need) with their academic mentor prior to meeting with their athletic mentor. BORN2DOTHIS is emphasizing our theme “WITHOUT ACADEMICS THERE ARE NO ATHLETICS”. This year around program gives student-athletes the proper resources to advance in the classroom, on their respective field of play and improving general life skills. During the program participants will focus on the following attributes:
- Academic Accountability
- Importance of Academics
- Proper Studying Techniques
- Positive Mental Attitudes
- Physical Skills and Techniques
- College Preparation
- Setting Goals and Tracking Progress
- Effective Training and Conditioning
- Adding Value in The Community
- Successful Work Ethic
Participants are provided access to all the necessary tools to expand and enhance their education beyond middle and high school curriculum on through college. The AAMP program is available to all students with opportunities to receive scholarships and grants from the foundation as well as guidance to obtain scholarships and grants from other resources, SAT/ACT preparation, admissions assistance and tools for proper study habits. A.A.M.P. participants will complete the program with a better understanding of life as a student-athlete. Student-athletes must know the importance of balance and prioritizing. Student-Athletes only produce mediocre results, if they are giving mediocre resources. Our ACADEMIC ATHLETIC MENTORING PROGRAM, provides the necessary resources to help student-athletes produce results beyond their imagination. |
