Saints Academy
Maryville University
NCAA Division II Award of Excellence
Vision
Provide personal and career growth opportunities for student-athletes during their collegiate career in preparation for post-graduation. We want all our student-athletes to obtain the appropriate skills training and transfer those skills to their career development.
Overview
Saints Academy is a program focused on student-athlete welfare and development, which provides our student-athletes with the opportunity to personally grow during and after their collegiate career. The purpose is to provide professional development opportunities, which include:
- Resume Writing and Interviewing
- Job Search Opportunities and Networking
- Financial Management
- Identifying Transferable Skills
Saints Academy is composed of eight workshops throughout the academic year for student-athletes, four in the fall and four in the spring. Student-Athletes are separated according to class.
The official NACDA magazine did a feature story on Saints Academy:
NACDA Magazine
Alexandra Wolf (Women's Basketball)
"Saints Academy has really opened my eyes to everything that a college athlete like us can bring to the table for a company. Due to our busy schedule, we might not be able to be a part of as many experience opportunities in college but through Saints Academy, you learn how to enhance the "student- athlete" part which employers love to see. Over my 4 years, we have been able to talk about with professionals our resumes, the interview process, financials, and how to make yourself stand out from others by bringing in the student-athlete qualities."
Bradley Patz (Men's Golf)
"Saints Academy is a great way to prepare for life outside of athletics. Learning interview tips and tricks in Saints Academy has helped me secure a full-time job when I graduate."
Troy Payton (Baseball)
"Being a member of the Saints Academy committee, we work to customize each workshop to benefit student athletes depending on where they are in their collegiate and professional careers. Whether it is strengthening my resume, tackling interview skills, or networking, these workshops have prepared me for life after baseball."
Heather Wernle (Softball)
"Saints Academy has helped emphasize the importance of life after athletics. With the help of Saints Academy I feel well prepared to begin the process of job searching as well as how to use my athletic background to my advantage."
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