SUNY Old Westbury Athletics

The CHAMPS/Life Skills program has been developed to further enhance student-athletes success at SUNY College at Old Westbury.

SUNY College at Old Westbury makes a commitment to fostering the development of all their student-athletes. Student-athletes are faced with many challenges both on and off the playing field.  High expectations face each student-athlete and create demands which challenge his or her athletic, academic and emotional capabilities.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) created a program to assist student-athletes in aquiring the education and experiences necessary for success in virtually every aspect of life.  Developed in 1994, the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program has taken root at SUNY College at Old Westbury and more than 400 other colleges and universities across the country. 

The Five CHAMPS Commitments

* A Commitment to Academic Excellence

* A Commitment to Athletic Excellence

* A Commitment to Personal Development

* A Commitment to Career Development

* A Commitment to Community Service

CHAMPS/Life Skills Promotional Video http://web1.ncaa.org/web_video/CHAMPS_lifeskills/cls_promo.html

CHAMPS/LIfe Skills Video for Student Athletes
http://web1.ncaa.org/web_video/CHAMPS_lifeskills/cls_students.html

For more information, contact Dr. Gilda Zwerman, CHAMPS/Life Skills Coordinator & Senior Woman Administrator, at gzwerman@aol.com or by phone at 516.876.3238.