Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics

MISSION OF THE LION LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Through the Lion Leadership Institute, we are dedicated to cultivating well-rounded student-athletes through a holistic framework for success. By providing comprehensive resources and a supportive environment, we champion balanced growth and essential life skill development, equipping our student-athletes to excel not only in their athletic and academic pursuits, but also thrive in their future careers, personal lives, and as engaged members of their communities. Our dedication extends to vital areas such as mental health and well-being, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), and ensuring sexual violence prevention and education. We also provide collaborative support for transfer requirements, optimize performance through strength and conditioning and nutrition, build critical life skills including financial literacy and ensure robust career preparation and development resources via community partnerships, guide them through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities, and foster lifelong connection through cultivation of relationships and leadership skills.

AREAS OF FOCUS

IMPLEMENTATION
 

The Lion Leadership Institute Catalog is an index of resources presented to our coaches at the beginning of each academic year. The resources are various campus and community members skilled and experienced in one or more of the areas of focus listed above. Our aim is to empower the coach to schedule the resources as they see fit based on the time of the year and what best fits their schedule. The goal is to have coaches schedule one or more of these resources from each focus area throughout the academic year. The purpose is simple. Our coaches are leaders in their own right and have a good pulse of when these opportunities would be the most effective with their student-athletes.

OUR PEOPLE HELPING OUR PEOPLE

LionNation has a unique and special culture. The one thing we know is that our student-athletes relate to our people and our people know how to reach our student-athletes. Every resource in the LLI Catalog is a member of LionNation. Some are graduates, some are professors, some are staff members, and some are community members. The one thing that unites them all is their love and unwavering support for Southeastern Louisiana University, our student-athletes, and the enrichment of their lives. All have the opportunity to follow up their conversations allowing our student-athletes to continue their growth.

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