CHAMPIONS OF CHARACTER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Youth-N-Action’s Champions of Character Leadership Academy is a dynamic initiative designed to prepare student-athletes for success in life beyond academics and athletics. The program focuses on mentorship, life skills training, and character development to equip participants with the tools they need to become confident leaders in their schools, teams, and communities. By partnering with schools, athletic organizations, and community stakeholders, this program creates a culture of accountability, empowerment, and positive growth that impacts not only individual students but the community as a whole.

BUILDING LEADERS BEYOND THE GAME

Champions of Character Leadership Academy empowers student-athletes with mentorship, life skills, and character development that inspire leadership, promote resilience, and prepare them to make a lasting impact in their schools, teams, and communities.

PROGRAM PILLARS

BUILDING LEADERS BEYOND THE GAME

Character First
Leadership in Action
Athletic Excellence & Sportsmanship
Mentorship
Community Impact
Future Pathways:

(College prep, career exposure, entrepreneurship basics, and a foundation for NIL readiness ages 14–18).

WHAT YOUTH WILL LEARN?

Confidence and public speaking
Decision-making and problem-solving
Discipline and goal setting
Communication and teamwork
Conflict resolution and emotional control
Academic and athletic accountability
Community responsibility

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

WHAT YOUTH WILL LEARN?

Improved leadership and problem-solving skills
Reduction in behavioral incidents
Increased academic motivation and engagement
Greater involvement in community activities.
A pipeline of youth leaders who are ready for postsecondary education, trades, entrepreneurship, or civic engagement.

1-day workshop PROGRAM DETAILS

Workshop Focus

Student-athletes will engage in guided sessions centered on:

Leadership and character development
Confidence, discipline, and accountability
Effective communication and decision-making
Mental toughness and goal setting
Leadership on the field, in the classroom, and in the community

Workshop Format

One-day, in-person workshop
Interactive discussions and team-based activities
Real-life scenarios relevant to athletics and leadership
Led by experienced mentors and facilitators

Who It’s For

Student-athletes in grades 7–12
Individual athletes or full athletic teams
Schools, athletic programs, and community organizations

Key Takeaway

Student-athletes leave the workshop with practical leadership tools, improved mindset, and a stronger sense of responsibility—helping them perform better as teammates, leaders, and young adults.

CHAMPIONS OF CHARACTER LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

BUILDING LEADERS BEYOND THE GAME

BUILDING LEADERS BEYOND THE GAME

BUILDING LEADERS BEYOND THE GAME

PROGRAM PILLARS

BUILDING LEADERS BEYOND THE GAME

BUILDING LEADERS BEYOND THE GAME

WHAT YOUTH WILL LEARN?

WHAT YOUTH WILL LEARN?

WHAT YOUTH WILL LEARN?

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

WHAT YOUTH WILL LEARN?

WHAT YOUTH WILL LEARN?

TEAM PROGRAM DETAILS

1-day workshop PROGRAM DETAILS