Mounties Leadership Academy

Welcome to the Mounties Leadership Academy. The sessions will include interaction and participation in leadership and team building exercises. The student-athletes we feel best fit the criteria would be in their second year at Mount Allison. This group would benefit the best because it will give the academy a foundation of athletes who will be able to grow within the program during their future years at Mount Allison. Also, the total number of student-athletes across all varsity sports will consist of at least one person representing each of our nine (9) varsity sports teams.

Below is a schedule of classroom sessions with specific topics that will be covered during the meeting times:

 

Session 1: Introduction to the Coordinator – Brad Englehart

Monday, October 23 - 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Avard Dixon 118

  • Introduction to Mountie PRIDE
  • Team building
  • Five statements that Mountie PRIDE represents:

P-Passion

R-Resilience

I-Inclusivity, Equity and Diversity

D-Discipline

E-Excellence

      

Session 2: Self Reflection and Self Awareness

Monday, November 20 - 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Avard Dixon 118

  • Loyalty to family, school, coaches, team and teammates
  • Compete every day with honor and integrity on and off the playing field
  • Take responsibility for your actions and those of your teammates
  • Persevere and thrive on adversity
  • Train for competition and compete to win
  • Be a role model each and every day as a student athlete leader

 

Session 3: The World Around You - Conduct on and off the field

Monday, January 15 - 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Avard Dixon 118

  • Picking teammates and opposing players up off the ground if they have fallen
  • Shaking hands with opposing teams after the game
  • Refraining from trash talking
  • Keeping other teammates under control
  • Respecting your coaches
  • Accepting an official’s call even if you disagree with it
  • Respecting teachers, administrators, parents and others in your community
  • Getting involved in school community service projects and groups

 

Session 4: Critical Thinking and Integrity – A student-athlete with integrity

Monday, February 12 - 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Avard Dixon 118

  • Planning and goal setting
  • Keeps commitments
  • Tells the truth
  • Problem solving
  • Take a stand for what’s right even when it’s not popular
  • Has a strong sense of self
  • Respect others, their beliefs and their skills
  • Demonstrates dedication to a code of ethics
  • Associates with people who have strong morals
  • Lends a helping hand
  • Has discipline and self-control

 

Session 5: Preparation & Lifestyle Choices

Monday, February 26 - 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Avard Dixon 118

  • Proper nutrition
  • Having a plan
  • Train properly
  • Get proper rest
  • Avoid energy drinks
  • Negative impacts of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs on performance

 

Session 6: Season Wrap-up

Monday, March 11 - 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Avard Dixon 118