Every semester, the LAKER Academic Center offers Impact Series presentations, with the goal of helping student-athletes "succeed academically by providing them with the necessary tools and exposing them to knowledge that will help them adjust to life after college."

Each session addresses a topic designed to help students be successful and educate them on issues they may encounter. Below are a few of our upcoming LAKER Impact Series presentations.

All seminars are conducted in conjunction with the University Counseling Center. If you have any inquiries about availability for a specific time or program request, email Elora Ferrie (s[email protected]).

Impact Series Presentations by the LAKER Academic Success Center in the Fall 2024 Semester: 

The sessions below will be offered in person for the 2024-25 academic year (unless otherwise noted).  All sessions will begin at 6:00 pm (unless otherwise noted).  

Attendance will be tracked and reported to the coaching staff.

Gender Based Violence

Tier 1 + Transfers: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 9pm

Tier 2: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 9pm

Tier 3 Tuesday, September 17, 2024 9pm

Tier 4: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 9pm

Stress Management

Monday, October 14, 2024

MAK (Mackinac Hall) A2155 - Classroom

Description:

Are you a student athlete struggling to balance the demands of academics, athletics, and personal life? This workshop is designed to help you understand and manage the unique stressors faced by student athletes.

Key Topics:

• Identifying Stressors: Discover the specific challenges that student athletes often encounter, from academic pressure to athletic competition.
• Recognizing Personal Signs: Learn how to identify your individual signs of stress, both physical and emotional, so you can address them effectively.
• Coping Strategies: Explore a variety of mind and body techniques to help you manage stress and maintain overall well-being.

Leave this workshop with:

• A better understanding of the stressors unique to student athletes
• Effective strategies for identifying and managing your personal stress levels
• Practical coping techniques to support your mental and physical health

QPR Suicide Prevention

Monday, October 28, 2024

KHS (P. Kindschi Hall of Science) 1121 - Case Room 

Description:

This program dispels common misconceptions about suicide, helps students recognize the warning signs of suicide, and empowers students to save lives using the nationally recognized QPR method of suicide prevention. It also allows students to examine the issue of suicide from both a social and multicultural perspective while considering their own role in preventing suicide

Nutrition

Monday, November 18, 2024

KHS (P. Kindschi Hall of Science) 1121 - Case Room

Description:

Aside from being healthy and eating “right”, student-athletes face unique nutritional challenges that require a closer look. This presentation dives into the complex aspects of performance nutrition, highlighting some of the vulnerabilities, shortfalls, and misinformation that shape food relationships in athletes.  

Key Topics:

●      General nutrition guidelines

●      Meal planning and timing

●      Recovery nutrition (hydration/sleep)

●      Body composition

●      Underfueling and its effect on performance and health

●      Pressures of expectations of body image; disordered eating patterns

●      The role of nutrition on mental health

●      Debunking misinformation

Upperclassmen Panel

Thursday, December 5 2024

Loutit Lecture Halls [LTT] 101  (located inside Henry Hall) 

Key Topics:

• Time Management Strategies: Discover effective techniques for juggling schoolwork, practices, and games. 

• Balancing Academics and Athletics: Learn how to prioritize your studies while maintaining a high level of athletic performance. 

• Building a Strong Identity: Explore the importance of developing interests and passions outside of sports. 

• Overcoming Challenges: Gain insights into common challenges faced by freshman athletes and how to address them. 

Leave this workshop with:

• Practical Tips: Acquire actionable strategies to improve your time management, academic performance, and overall well-being. 

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with upperclassmen athletes who can offer mentorship and support.