April 7, 2025 | Lake Hills Church | 370 Lake Dr Biltmore Lake, NC, 28715
“Starting A Student-Athlete Leadership Team”
Program Packet
| Schedule Time | Scheduled Events |
| 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. | Registration (Juice and breakfast pastries provided) |
| 8:45 – 9:30 a.m. | Opening General Session | Speakers: DeMarr Harvey (UNC Asheville), Samantha LaFon (Appalachian State, Greg Gantt (UNC Asheville), Elle Thigpen (UNC Asheville) |
| 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Large Group Session | Starting a Student-Athlete Leadership Team |
| 10:00 – 10:10 a.m. | Break #1 |
| 10:10 – 10:40 a.m. | Breakout Session #1 | Follow Breakout Schedule |
| 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. | Breakout Session #2 | Follow Breakout Schedule |
| 11:20 – 11:50 a.m. | Breakout Session #3 | Follow Breakout Schedule Adult Admin Session #1 | Athletic Director Brian Carver |
| 11:50 – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch Break | Chick-fil-a Box Lunch |
| 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. | Breakout Session #4 | Follow Breakout Schedule Adult Admin Session #2 | NCHSAA Evan Sauer |
| 1:05 – 1:35 p.m. | Breakout Session #5 | Follow Breakout Schedule |
| 1:40 – 2:10 p.m. | Breakout Session #6 | Follow Breakout Schedule |
| 2:10 – 2:20 p.m. | Break #2 |
| 2:20 – 2:50 p.m. | Closing General Session | Speaker: BJ Laughter |
Critical reasons your school needs a
Student-Athlete Leadership Team
Student Voice and Representation: Provides student-athletes with a platform to voice their opinions, concerns, and ideas regarding athletic programs and policies.
Leadership Development: Participation allows student-athletes to develop leadership skills by taking on roles such as president, vice president, secretary, etc… This experience helps them cultivate organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
Promoting Sportsmanship and Ethics: Actively work towards promoting sportsmanship, fair play, and ethical behavior among student-athletes.
Mental Health and Well-being: Providing a supportive environment, the council can contribute to the overall mental and emotional health of its members.
Building School Spirit: By organizing events, pep rallies, or initiatives that boost school spirit, this contributes to creating a vibrant and supportive atmosphere for all students, not just athletes.
