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Becoming
an athlete at Los Medanos College provides the student with a comprehensive
educational experience. The SPORT
(Support
Players
Offering
Resources
to Transfer)
Program offers the student athlete the opportunity to succeed both academically
and athletically.
January
14, 2004
The SPORT program at LMC was voted
one of five exemplary programs statewide
by the California Community College Board of Governors.
SPORT provides the following activities and services:
Assessment
Reading, writing and Math
assessment for entrance to LMC can be provided for student athletes at
East County high school sites. Those that are not assessed at their high
schools are easily accommodated at the college itself.
The
First Semester
Each incoming athlete is advised on an individual basis to plan his/her
first semester’s courses based upon assessment results and high
school grades.
Orientation
Orientation to LMC’s services, policies and procedures is provided
for the athlete. Additionally, this orientation covers athletic requirements
and how these relate to other college components.
Course
Human Services 100, Educational Strategies and Services, is a course intended
for all incoming, first year athletes. The course provides the student
athlete with information and teaches skills to succeed both academically
and athletically. The course bridges transition from high school to college.
Continuous Academic Monitoring
Academic progress of each athlete is checked at least twice a semester.
These grade reports are handled in a confidential manner, allowing the
coach and advisor to be current on each player’s academic standing
and to assist those who may be struggling.
Tutoring
Tutorial assistance can be provided to those athletes in need. This tutoring
comes at no cost to the athlete.
Educational Plan
By the end of the student athlete’s first semester, the player will
have an educational plan on file. This ed plan will give the student athlete
a "blue print" of all courses he/she needs to take at LMC to
reach his/her goals here.
Parent
Orientation
An invitation is sent yearly to parents of athletes who would like to
come and hear about the SPORT program provided for their athlete.
Student
Athlete
Each athlete in SPORT receives a student athlete handbook which provides
information about athletic eligibility, conference rules and opponents,
as well as helpful academic information.
NCAA
Workshops
Workshops are held for LMC athletes, parents, and community high schools
to give information on what is needed to play college ball.
The
Next Level
As the athlete progresses through LMC, sessions are held for the second
year player to assist the prepared athlete to go on to the next level,
be it out into the working world or transferring on to a four year institution.
LMC has a high percentage of student athletes who successfully transition
on.
SPORT
provides a program which prepares the
student athlete both academically and athletically. Please contact the
athletic office at 439-2185 x3217 to become part of the SPORT program.
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