E.A.T.E.R.S ACADEMY
EATERS – Engaged – Authentic – Trustworthy – Educated – Respectful - Student-Athletes
To prepare student-athletes for the challenges of life beyond the playing field, UC Irvine participates in an intensive Life Skills Program known as E.A.T.E.R.S Academy. Based on the premise that the same qualities and skills that are necessary for a student-athlete to attain a level of greatness in athletics, those skills can be applied to “real world” situations, the E.A.T.E.R.S Academy is designed to help student-athletes not only bridge the gap from college life to professional, but also to make meaningful contributions to their communities.
The E.A.T.E.R.S Academy is designed to assist student-athletes with meeting daily challenges, as well as enhance their growth during the college years and beyond. The program provides information to student-athletes by giving them the education and experiences necessary to lead successful lives in society. Through the varied components, student-athletes are able to grow and learn about themselves and others.
All Freshmen and Transfer students will be required to complete the L‘EATER’SHIP Development Series which is developed to engage all student athletes in personal growth and establish a foundation of skills that they can expand on through their time at UC Irvine. The L‘EATER’SHIP Development Series is a yearlong program that will have structured programming in partnership with campus partners, alumni, corporate sponsors and also taught by Academic & Student Services Staff
Student Athletes will also have the opportunity to participate in Anteaters for Success although geared towards Junior and Seniors, it is open for all student athletes. The Anteaters for Success is set to focus on supporting the multiple transitions of student-athletes throughout their college career in their preparation for life after UC Irvine. Students will have programming scheduled throughout the Academic Year to prepare them for the Annual Student Athlete Career Fair in the Spring.
E.A.T.E.R.S. ACADEMY L“EATER”SHIP DEVELOPMENT SERIES
MISSION
To engage all student-athletes in personal growth and establish a foundation of skills that they can expand on through their time at UC Irvine on their teams and in the classroom.
GOALS
- Develop strong leaders in the athletics community who are engaged, authentic, trustworthy, educated, and respectful student-athletes (E.A.T.E.R.S).
- Create an environment where student-athletes can effectively work with and learn from each other by allowing interaction and discussion among student-athletes from all UCI teams.
- Give students a foundation for success as both a leader and a follower on their teams and beyond.
- Introduce campus resources and encourage student-athletes to utilize these resources.
WHO
The L“EATER”SHIP Development Series was created to reach every UC Irvine student-athlete. Each student-athlete will participate in this series by the end of their first year at UCI.
OUTLINE OF SESSIONS
Fall Quarter
1. College & Classroom Success
2. Self Care & Stress Management (Led by Natalie D’Azzo)
Winter Quarter
1. Building Resiliency (Led by Natalie D’Azzo)
2. Nutrition & Eating for Energy (Led by Jody Margolis)
Spring Quarter
1. Healthy Relationships & Substance Misuse (Led by Beth England-Mackie & Abby Hyland)
2. Career Exploration & Social Media
E.A.T.E.R.S. ACADEMY ANTEATERS FOR SUCCESS
MISSION
To focus on supporting the multiple transitions of student-athletes throughout their college career and in their preparation for life after UCI.
GOALS
- Develop career readiness for student-athletes through workshops to better prepare them for their future career endeavors.
- Help student-athletes recognize and properly market their unique transferable skills.
- Provide student-athletes opportunities to network with campus liaisons, alumni, and potential employers.
WHO
Anteaters for Success was created to reach every interested UCI student-athlete. However, the emphasis and focus will be on junior and senior level student-athletes.
OUTLINE OF SESSIONS
Fall Quarter
1. No career development sessions. Pushed out campus wide career fair and events
Winter Quarter
1. Transferable skills & Resume Review Workshop (Led by Brittney Billszar)
Spring Quarter
1. Student-Athlete Transition Program with NextSeason
2. UCI Student-Athlete Alumni Career Panel (postponed from Winter due to low sign ups - pending for Spring quarter)
3. No student-athlete career fair, will be pushing out the campus wide career fair aftermeeting with DCP career fair rep, seemed like the best option this year.
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
https://int.athletics.uci.edu/students/saac
Anteaters Voices for Change
https://ucirvinesports.com/news/2021/6/3/general-anteater-voices-for-change.aspx
