University of Connecticut Athletics
Lead, Elevate, and Develop Student-Athletes (LEADS)
HuskyLeads Tier I
This unique group is composed of leaders from each of the intercollegiate teams at the University of Connecticut under the direction of Director of Student-Athlete Development Trisha Hawthorne-Noble and in partnership with the Student Activities, Leadership Office. The program is focused on fostering an empowering, participative, and inclusive environment for all students involved.
Topics include, but are not limited to: Strengths, Values, Effective Communication, Goals and Goal Setting, Problem Solving, Leaving a Legacy, Diversity/Inclusion, Leadership Theories and Styles, among other topics that aims to cultivate the leaders of tomorrow.
What Students are saying:
"HuskyLeads has made me realize how much influence I have on my teammates as well as people who view me as an athlete."
"It has made me think about aspects of my life in school and sport differently while learning to adapt as a leader, whether or not I am a captain."
"HuskyLeads has helped build my resume and given me interesting insights on various leadership styles. It also forced me to break out of my shell and be more social and have the opportunity to share experiences with student-athletes from a variety of teams."
"I learned that I am more than just a student-athlete."
"One take away I had was that I can’t try to fill every role, I need the help of teammates to fill those roles. We all have a purpose on the team."
HuskyLeads Tier II
HuskyLEADS Tier II is composed of student-athletes who expressed interest in continuing their leadership development during their time at UConn. The students previously completed HuskyLeads Tier I – a series of workshops facilitated by Student-Athlete Development Staff and the Student Activities Leadership Office. Tier II sessions are created based on students’ desires, needs, and current events. There is also a mentoring component to help foster personal and professional growth.
Topics include, but not limited: Communication Styles, using the DiSC Assessment, Having Difficult Conversations, Implicit Bias, MicroAggressions, Privilege Stress and Time Management, Career Goals and Explorations as well as Self-Care and Self-Confidence. Additionally, students are tasked with creating, planning, and executing a capstone semester long project.
What Students are saying:
"HuskyLeads has benefited me by allowing me to actually talk out loud about how to lead. This has allowed me to open my eyes to new ideas about leadership and how to handle different types of people."
"HuskyLeads has benefited me individually, especially in the area of awareness. I have become more aware of professional, community, and leadership contexts, all of which have helped me grow as an individual."
"Husky Leads has taught me that being a leader is more than what it seems. It requires consistent work, self-reflection, and growth."
"I learned that a leader isn’t just evolving as an individual or guiding others to be successful, it involves listening and learning to others. Reaching out to others and allow them to teach you."
"What we learned has helped me on and off the field. I feel much more prepared to network, build my resume, and take the next step."
This unique group is composed of leaders from each of the intercollegiate teams at the University of Connecticut under the direction of Director of Student-Athlete Development Trisha Hawthorne-Noble and in partnership with the Student Activities, Leadership Office. The program is focused on fostering an empowering, participative, and inclusive environment for all students involved.
Topics include, but are not limited to: Strengths, Values, Effective Communication, Goals and Goal Setting, Problem Solving, Leaving a Legacy, Diversity/Inclusion, Leadership Theories and Styles, among other topics that aims to cultivate the leaders of tomorrow.
What Students are saying:
"HuskyLeads has made me realize how much influence I have on my teammates as well as people who view me as an athlete."
"It has made me think about aspects of my life in school and sport differently while learning to adapt as a leader, whether or not I am a captain."
"HuskyLeads has helped build my resume and given me interesting insights on various leadership styles. It also forced me to break out of my shell and be more social and have the opportunity to share experiences with student-athletes from a variety of teams."
"I learned that I am more than just a student-athlete."
"One take away I had was that I can’t try to fill every role, I need the help of teammates to fill those roles. We all have a purpose on the team."
HuskyLeads Tier II
HuskyLEADS Tier II is composed of student-athletes who expressed interest in continuing their leadership development during their time at UConn. The students previously completed HuskyLeads Tier I – a series of workshops facilitated by Student-Athlete Development Staff and the Student Activities Leadership Office. Tier II sessions are created based on students’ desires, needs, and current events. There is also a mentoring component to help foster personal and professional growth.
Topics include, but not limited: Communication Styles, using the DiSC Assessment, Having Difficult Conversations, Implicit Bias, MicroAggressions, Privilege Stress and Time Management, Career Goals and Explorations as well as Self-Care and Self-Confidence. Additionally, students are tasked with creating, planning, and executing a capstone semester long project.
What Students are saying:
"HuskyLeads has benefited me by allowing me to actually talk out loud about how to lead. This has allowed me to open my eyes to new ideas about leadership and how to handle different types of people."
"HuskyLeads has benefited me individually, especially in the area of awareness. I have become more aware of professional, community, and leadership contexts, all of which have helped me grow as an individual."
"Husky Leads has taught me that being a leader is more than what it seems. It requires consistent work, self-reflection, and growth."
"I learned that a leader isn’t just evolving as an individual or guiding others to be successful, it involves listening and learning to others. Reaching out to others and allow them to teach you."
"What we learned has helped me on and off the field. I feel much more prepared to network, build my resume, and take the next step."
