University of Connecticut Athletics
Student-Athlete Resources
Student-Athlete Success Program
The Student-Athlete Success Program (SASP) recognizes the unique needs of the student-athlete and provides an individualized, holistic approach to supporting their efforts to reach their full potential academically, personally, and athletically during their time at UConn. SASP works collaboratively with the UConn community to help our student-athletes as they transition into the university, progress through their coursework, receive their diploma, and move on to succeed in graduate school, the work force, or to compete at the next level. SASP supports the overall mission of the university, helping every student-athlete grow intellectually in their effort toward earning a degree from UConn and becoming productive members of their communities.
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is an organization that seeks to unify the student athlete body and provide them a voice in matters concerning The University of Connecticut, the American Athletic Conference, and the NCAA communities. The unified voices of team representatives in SAAC provide input on NCAA regulations as well as other issues relevant to student-athletes. In addition, SAAC members help coordinate several community service projects throughout the year that many of the teams participate in. Typically, SAAC members are composed of at least 2 representatives from each varsity team which congregates for meetings on a monthly basis. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is dedicated to enhancing the student-athlete experience and fostering a positive atmosphere in athletics.
Husky Advantage Center for Athletic Leadership & Enrichment
During their time spent in Storrs, UConn student-athletes are provided with opportunities and resources to enhance critical skills in the areas of personal, professional, and leadership development. The Center provides evidence-based programming that addresses a range of student-athlete needs and interests and leverages the transferability of athletics to life away from sport and vice-versa. This is the Husky Advantage.
Sports Medicine
The mission of the Department of Sports Medicine is to provide the student-athlete with access to the highest quality patient care and the most current health and injury prevention information. Further, the Sports Medicine Staff serves as advocates for the student-athlete when individual health issues arise. Since the student-athlete's physical well-being is essential to their success as a student, and as a student-athlete, the Department of Sports Medicine strives to ensure student-athletes reach and maintain their optimum health.
Sports Performance
In conjunction with the mission of the University of Connecticut and its Division of Athletics, as the Sports Performance Department we design and implement collegiate sport performance programs to enhance athletic performance, minimize injury potential and support our student-athletes and coaches in the pursuit of championships.
UConn Health Official Team Doctors
UConn Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine has a long tradition of providing medical care for the UConn Huskies, professional sports teams, and other organizations. We are proud to help keep some of the world’s top athletes on the field, on the court, and in the game.
