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Student-Athlete Mentor Program



SAM PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The SAM program is designed to develop leaders, provide education, and facilitate an engaging and supportive culture among Cavalier student-athletes. SAMs are considered responsible, respectful, and inspiring. The SAM's include at least one representative from each team that is trained and able to serve as a role model and educated resource. Student-athlete members receive training on a variety of topics, including but not limited to: alcohol and drug use, nutrition, healthy eating, basic referral skills, safety, stress, sexual harassment and misconduct. The members of SAM are committed to displaying a positive image to fellow student-athletes by providing support through education, awareness, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.

 
SAM SELECTION PROCESS

The ideal SAM representative is:
 
  • Responsible
  • Respectful
  • Inspiring

A responsible SAM member takes all training sessions seriously in order to guide Cavaliers in the right direction in regards to alcohol and drug use, sexual misconduct, or any other topic covered in monthly meetings. A respectful SAM member understands the importance of positive communication and sensitivity when interacting with other student-athletes on campus. Finally, an inspiring SAM member gives our students and athletes at UVa-Wise the desire to improve by setting a positive example.

SAM nominations are solicited from coaches, staff, student-athletes and selected by the SAM members.


SAM NOMINATION FORM


 
SAMS: 2016-2017

Noah Aldridge, Men's Tennis
Amanda Auxier, Volleyball
Katie Brownschidle, Women’s Golf
Bailey Christoforatos, Women’s Tennis
Ashley Cullen, Women’s Basketball
Sarah Elbon, Women’s Cross Country
Jeremy Eubank, Football
Kristin Gobbi, Lacrosse
Ricardo Hill, Men’s Basketball
Cody Large, Men’s Golf
Zoe Millard, Softball
Victor Mitchell, Football
Lindsey Tucker, Volleyball
Cedrick Watkins, Football
Matt Wright, Baseball
Will Young, Men’s Cross Country
 


 








 












 

 
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