Programming

Ladies Empowering Athletics Program (LEAP)

A female leadership program that exposes Marist College female student-athletes to opportunities that will enhance personal growth, professional development and empowerment. The mission of LEAP is to increase the awareness of leadership opportunities for all female student-athletes at Marist. Furthermore, LEAP provides social, cultural and educational opportunities for Marist female student-athletes, and forms a network amongst its members. Members of LEAP leadership council oversee the coordination of all leadership and social events sponsored by the program. They also have the ability to create special committees to further develop the program, and publicize program events to the entire female student-athlete population. The LEAP Council consists of current female student-athletes representing various sports and meetings occur at the beginning of each month where upcoming programming, service projects and workshops are discussed and voted on. Events and programming include, but are not limited to: Girl Scouts Clinic, Career Networking Event, various community service events and guest speakers from the campus and local community. An important piece of LEAP programming is the collaborations made among campus administrators and outside sources. LEAP meetings and events are open to all female student-athletes and are announced via email and social media. 

Peer Mentor Program

The Marist Student-Athlete Peer Mentor Program provides support to incoming freshmen by pairing them with an upper class student-athlete who has had similar experiences during his or her time at Marist. The program aims to help the participants develop leadership and mentoring skills, assist freshmen in transitioning from high school to college, and ultimately, improve retention.

Student-Athlete Wellness Advocates (SAWA)

Student-Athlete Wellness Advocates consist of student-athlete representatives from each team who meet monthly to discuss mental health issues affecting their teams. The group’s goals are to bring in regular mental health speakers and to provide education and resources to their fellow student-athletes.

Black Student-Athlete Alliance (BSAA)

BSAA hopes to create an uplifting community while giving a voice to Black and Brown student-athletes. The Alliance is focused on reviewing school policy and making recommendations, connecting with the campus community, and creating a sense of family among BIPOC student-athletes. The ultimate goals are to create a more welcoming environment for current and future Red Foxes by creating an impact that extends beyond the Marist Athletics Department and leads to added inclusiveness and diversity at the College.

Workshops

The Student-Athlete Affairs program enhances the life of student-athletes through educational resources in the form of seminars, workshops, and guest speakers in conjunction with the Marist College community. Specific topics addressed in these sessions include study skills, test-taking strategies, note-taking, time-management, diversity, anxiety/stress management, career planning, building self-esteem, being role models, drug and alcohol use, nutrition, and gender violence. Participation in these programs may be mandated by the Director and Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Enhancement.