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Habitudes: A Character and Leadership Training Program for Athletes


Growing Leaders has created a unique character training program specifically geared for student athletes to prepare them for participation in team sports as well as life after school.  The curriculum is based on the series of books entitled Habitudes: Images that Form Leadership Habits and Attitudes, written by Dr. Tim Elmore, the President of Growing Leaders.

Research by Dr. Leonard Sweet suggests that today’s generation of students is “EPIC."
E:  Experiential: They want an experience, not just information
P:  Participatory:They want to participate in outcomes, not just hear a lecture
I:   Image-driven: They are driven by images and pictures more than words
C:  Connected: They want to be connected relationally and work in teams

The Habitudes curriculum uses powerful images to teach important character principles in an EPIC fashion that is engaging and memorable.  As a result, student athletes are equipped and empowered to develop healthy character-based leadership skills that will positively impact their lives both on and off the playing field. 

Course One:  Habitudes:  The Art of Self Leadership
 
The initial Habitudes course is called “The Art of Self-Leadership”. The major themes discussed are the development of character, self-discipline, personal values, responsibility, initiative, self-esteem, time management, social networking, positive attitudes regarding conflict and a personal growth plan for their lives.
 
The course format is time-efficient and non-intimidating—a ten-minute DVD session each week.  The segments focus on one Habitude (or principle) a week and are based on an “image” that reminds athletes of the principle being taught each time they see it. The weekly content includes an image, a story, an interactive discussion, an assessment and a practical application for the athlete’s life.

Teams that use the Habitudes Program, like the University of Texas Football Team and the Kansas City Royals Baseball Club, have noticed improved teamwork and performance both on and off the field.


 

“The Habitudes program without a doubt has been our most impactful program. I’m so excited about the unity that it’s creating between our coaches, our players and our front office staff. As we begin to develop championship-caliber players, we understand that will never happen unless these players have the ability to make good decisions off the field and on the field as well.”
                                                                           
                                                                      Dayton Moore / General Manager / Kansas City Royals

 


This course is tailored for student athletes, who have little time, but a great need to develop disciplines that guide their entire life, not just playing time. The desired outcome is that it will be a catalyst to motivate players to grow in their character and use the influence they already have in a positive way as they participate in sports and go through life after college.

 

 

Want to learn more?

Contact Chloe Lufkin at (678) 384-4484 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to receive a free preview DVD

 
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