Support Golden Eagles Student-Athlete Health and Wellness!
Golden Eagles Athletic Nutrition (Goal: $3500)
Rationale: Student-athletes experience a rigorous schedule between academics, practice, lifting, study hall, internships, and student life. Funding for this campaign will enhance the ability of student-athletes to properly receive nutrition education and obtain nominal food products for energy sustainability. The campaign outcomes are:
Post-workout fueling station. Provides student-athletes with an immediate protein replenishment product and healthy snack within 30 minutes of a workout
Nutritional snack options for travel and away competitions
One-on-One consultation with a dietitian for nutritional intake assessment and strategies for healthy living
Team education sessions on proper pre-game fueling, hydration, meal prepping, and diets
Golden Eagles Mindset (Goal: $1500)
Rationale: Student-athlete well-being is an educational process that addresses the emotional, physical, intellectual, spiritual, social, environmental, financial, and occupational dimensions of an individual. This campaign will launch a social media account that provides a platform for student-athletes to access relevant information to enhance their well-being and connect them with immediate resources. The campaign outcomes are:
Launch Golden Eagles Mindset on Instagram
Provide a fund to secure relevant speakers and education clips on topics that affect student-athlete well-being (ie. mental health, sleep, nutrition, healthy relationships)
Enhance viewer engagement with pertinent hand-outs and giveaways
Student-Athlete Mental Health (Goal: $2000)
Rationale: In order to continue prioritizing mental health at the forefront of student-athlete well-being, CUI athletics will work in conjunction with the Wellness and Counseling Center to host mental health summits for student-athletes, parent sessions, and continuing education for coaches and athletics staff for best practices in recognition and referral. The campaign outcomes are:
Host the annual Mental Health Summit
Create a direct avenue to access mental health support for student-athletes
Provide team mental performance sessions on self-care, identity, performance anxiety, conflict resolution, and fostering positive team culture