ATHELTIC ACHIEVERS PROGRAM

 

 

The AAP focuses on engaging and supporting athletes in their academic success.  The primary objective is to encourage and support youth to use athletics in conjunction with academics to reach their full potential and in turn complete high school and enter post-secondary studies. 

 

 

• Academic supports – after-school tutorial/homework program on-site and off-site by trained educational professionals, to help with study techniques needed to succeed academically

• Life skills Coaching – developing fundamental life skills in addition to academics promotes independence and ultimately leads to success. Life skills workshops provide an opportunity for youth to connect with peers and mentors in a safe and productive environment.

• Career cruising/counselling – to help clients identify their strengths (both academically and professionally) and motivate them to explore avenues that best suit their abilities.  

• Supportive and therapeutic counselling – to discuss and facilitate work on personal life issues, goals and barriers. Through risk/needs assessment, effective supports and interventions will be tailored specifically to clients’ needs and profile.

 

Clients responsibilities are defined and can include specific indicators such as:

• Regular school attendance

• Achieving a specific grade

• Passing a course

• Acceptance into post-secondary institution

• Leadership opportunities

• Employment opportunities

• Increased awareness with regards to financial competency and independence

 

ALSC Achievers Criteria

• Youth aged 6-22

• Adolescents who are experiencing great challenge within academic environment

• Youth attempting to increase GPA for post-secondary acceptance

• Youth identified by school/parent/social worker/agency as “at-risk” (behavioural, academic, social, emotional)

• Youth who are disengaged in mainstream classes

• Adolescents who may struggle with self-advocacy, self-regulation, self-awareness etc.