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Fordham Athletics Introduces Student-Athlete Development Program

T.E.A.M. to start in the spring semester

Bronx, N.Y. - Fordham University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will launch T.E.A.M (Together Everyone Achieves More) Fordham under its Life Skills Programming in the Spring of 2017. A first of its kind at the institution, the program will introduce a series of new services and guest lecture opportunities that will aid in the overall development of each of our 500 plus student-athletes. In accordance with the Jesuit tradition and values of educating the whole person, T.E.A.M Fordham exposes student-athletes to programming that will be beneficial to the personal well-being of each student-athlete and ultimately prepare them for life after Fordham. 
 
"Shortly after I began my appointment as Senior Associate AD/SWA at Fordham University Dave Roach charged me with the responsibility of creating a student-athlete development program," said Djenane Paul.  "As an Athletic Director, Roach has always been dedicated to fostering the best student-athlete experience that he can possibly obtain. Every decision that is made within this department is rooted in doing what is in the best interest of our student-athletes and what will contribute to making their experience at Fordham the best that it can be. I am thankful that he gave me an opportunity to take something that I love and bring it to life at Fordham. I am excited for what we have planned for our student-athletes for this upcoming semester and for years to come."
 
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The mission of T.E.A.M Fordham sets out to implement programming that will provide educational services geared towards group and individualized training. The development of each program will take into consideration the specific needs of Fordham student-athletes while following the Jesuit tradition and value of educating the whole person.  The goal of this program is to aid in the preparation process to provide Fordham student-athletes with the tools necessary for success at Fordham University and following graduation.
 
"We are excited to launch T.E.A.M Fordham which will greatly enhance our students overall experience during their time at Fordham," said Dave Roach. "Djenane has put together a selection of resources that will allow our student-athletes to excel in all aspects of life."

T.E.A.M Fordham:
Academic Excellence
T.E.A.M Fordham will provide resources for our student-athletes to put them in the best position to excel inside the classroom; this will build off of Fordham University's vision of having a graduation rate that is equivalent to or higher than the national average,
 
Athletic Excellence
Ensuring that our student-athletes compete at the highest level athletically within the Atlantic 10 Conference, Patriot League, Mid-Atlantic Water Polo Conference and College Squash Associate is a shared goal within the Department of Athletics.  Through the use of T.E.A.M Fordham the institution will provide addition student-athlete specific resources that will assist in furthering this goal.
 
Personal Development
T.E.A.M Fordham plans to be proactive in its approach to developing our student-athletes for life after Fordham. Personal development will range in programming that will focus on the personal well-being of our student-athletes such as Nutrition and Sports Psychology.
 
In addition, the programs will introduce student-athletes to different resources that will assist them in overcoming the pressures of excelling in the classroom and in their specific sport. Creating customized workshops that are thoroughly thought out and planned by a mental performance coach in collaboration with the coach staff members of that particular team will aid in achieving this goal.
 
Leadership Development
T.E.A.M Fordham provides student-athletes with ways to emphasize the impact of being a leader both on and off the playing field. T.E.A.M Fordham will challenge student-athletes to learn how to become the best leader in order to put themselves as well as their teammates in a position of success.
 
Career Development 
Through a partnership with Career Services, T.E.A.M Fordham will provide a workshop series and individual meetings that are geared towards helping student-athletes take a focused approach in preparation for their future.
The following are resources that will be provided to each student-athletes:
  • Resume writing
  • Internship search
  • Major exploration
  • Job search
  • Job shadowing placement
  • Career mentoring
 
Community Service
T.E.A.M Fordham will inspire student-athletes to participate in community service and outreach activities in the local area. Student-athletes will not only inspire the people they will be helping, but also inspire themselves by giving to people in need. Numerous opportunities are offered for student-athletes in order to contribute to the local community allowing our student-athletes to live true to the Fordham mission of being men and women for others.
 
"Dedicated to developing champions today and building them for an even more successful tomorrow."
 
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