SAS
Student-Athlete Success
Digital Library
 

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This page is a running library of all of the content WCU SAS has published since 2019. From helpful hints, materials, resources, newsletters and other tutorials, we hope this Digital Library serves as a reference guide to help you succeed in the short and long-term future. Be sure to follow us on social media and routinely check your WCU emails for new content daily!
 

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2023-24 SAS Content
Chopped 2024

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2022-23 SAS Content

November 2022 Newsletter
The November edition of the SAS newsletter is here with information on upcoming events along with great information on academic success, wellness, civic engagement and mental health resources!

October 2022 Newsletter
The October edition of the SAS newsletter is here with information on upcoming events along with great sport performance, nutrition, and academic information, including a primer on what you need to know about course scheduling!

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2021-22 SAS Content
March 2022 SAS Newsletter
The March edition of the SAS newsletter is here with information on upcoming events along with great Compliance, Mental Health, Nutrition, and Leadership resources.
December 2021 SAS Newsletter
The December edition of the SAS newsletter is here with information on upcoming events along with great Mental Health, Nutrition, and Leadership Development resources.

November SAS Newsletter
The November edition of the SAS newsletter is here with information on upcoming events along with great Mental Health, Nutrition, Wellness, and Career Development resources.

October SAS Newsletter
The October edition of the SAS newsletter is loaded with great information on events plus great information on Academic Success, Mental Health, NCAA Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health and Wellness, and Nutrition Resources.
 

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2020-21 SAS Content

2021'Life After Athletics Seminar Series'

Check out our Life After Athletics interviews of Dr. Rachel Daltry (Sports Psychologist), Eric Frans (Career Center), Dr. Karpinski (Sports Dietitian) & Coach Packer Larson (Strength & Conditioning) about how you can sustain a healthy lifestyle in many areas even after your competitive years.


2021 Career Development Packet

A Guide to Resume Writing, Action Words & Transferable Skills, What to Include in Cover Letters, Tips for Career Fair Success, Interview Preparation Guide & Fundamentals of Networking. Check out this packet, there is something in here for you!


March SAS Newsletter

The March Newsletter has been released! Check your WCU Email or the link in our bio to make use of the resources and workshops provided! Tons of important reminders & great information in this edition!

SAS Winter Resource Guide

Finals are looming, holiday obligations are piling up, the temperature is starting to drop, we're losing daylight and the to-do list seems infinite. Take a deep breath, trust in yourself and check out some of these links and resources to help guide you through any challenge this Winter!

November SAS Newsletter

This month's edition features content, resources, and information ranging from Mental Health, Personal Wellness, Holiday Nutrition Strategies, Career Development, Academic Support & fun media to watch / read / listen.

October SAS Newsletter

The Second Edition of the Fall SAS Newsletter Series brings you resources about Voting, Mental Health, Personal Wellness, Academic Support, Time Management Tips, a brand new Media Section, SAAC Information and more!

Time Management Strategies

Check out some of the following tips, strategies, and resources to help better manage your time as we enter the second half of the semester!

September SAS Newsletter

The First Edition of the 2020-21 SAS Newsletter Series includes a welcome message from Director of Athletics: Terry Beattie, Mental Health resources for student-athletes, Nutrition resources from the NCAA Sports Science Institute, Career Development materials from the WCU Twardowski Career Development Center, and links to all things SAS & SAAC!


Guide to D2L - Tutorial & Videos

This guide to WCU D2L was created based on feedback that student-athletes had some questions navigating the D2L software students use to access courses and classwork.  This tutorial includes broken down instructions and videos about getting started in D2L, setting up Notifications, submitting Assignments, participating in Discussions, and taking Quizzes.

 

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2019-20 SAS Content

SAS Newsletter - Quarantine Edition 2

The Second Edition of the 2019-20 Quarantine Newsletters includes Career Development tips for writing resumes and articulating how your athletic experiences translate in Life After Athletics, Personal Wellness resources about the importance of SLEEP along with additional NCAA Mental Health resources, helpful hints for what to look for with Nutrition Facts, and finally some academic information to make sure you're on the right track to succeed in the classroom and compete on the field.


SAS Newsletter - Quarantine Edition 1

The First Edition of the 2019-20 Quarantine Newsletters includes Mental Health modules, tutorials and other resources, Nutrition information concerning building a Performance Plate, Grocery Shopping & Healthy Snacking, and a Strength & Conditioning section with exercises and tips provided by Coach Packer!


SAS Spring Newsletter - Volume 1

The First Volume of the 2020 Spring Newsletter Series was an introduction to the virtual reality students faced beginning in the Spring 2020 and continue to Face as the 2020 Fall semester rolls along.  This Newsletter covered Daily Strategies provided by the NCAA along with helpful hints for the student-athletes to consider as the new, virtual semester began.


Golden Rams in the Community - Fall 2019

The staple of our Golden Ram mindset has been to demonstrate Excellence in Competition, Excellence in the Classroom, and Excellence in the Community.  This Newsletter celebrates the tremendous community service and volunteer hours our student-athletes have given and the many organization our team's partner with to make a difference in other people's lives.  We've seen historic success in competition but continue to excel in academics and community involvement.


Day in the Life of a Student-Athlete

We followed around Senior Women's Lacrosse Attacker Tara Morrissey around for a day to show people what it truly means to be a student-athlete.
From waking up in the morning, heading to work, attending class, having a bite to eat and getting to practice, Tara is an exemplary student-athlete in everything she puts her mind to.

Follow her journey with this link!



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