In order to develop and inspire a strong culture of leadership within SIUE Athletics, The Leadership Development Academy was born in 2012. Through this program, every year a pair of student-athletes from each team is provided intentional leadership education and training through group discussion, activities, and relationship building. Head Coaches also participate in the program by attending roundtable discussions on pertinent topics affecting the current culture of their team, as well as providing opportunities for the emerging leaders to apply their newly learned skills. Those student-athletes who participated in previous years serve as mentors for the student-athletes new to the program.
The mission of the academy is to help student-athletes develop their leadership potential for the purposes of character development and enhanced team performance.
Veteran Leaders
Men's Basketball: Lamar Wright
Men's Golf: Anthony Ruthey & TJ Baker
Softball:Â Grace Lueke
Women's Soccer: Matea Diekema
Women's Tennis: Jill Lambrechts & Jordan Schifano
Men's Track and Field: Cole Knapp
Women's Track and Field: Alexis Hutchins & Kailah Carter
Volleyball: Julia Treichel
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