The Phillips Sports Leadership Academy, founded in 2016 through a generous gift from UNB alumni Sonny and Coleen Phillips, provides an ongoing and integrated approach to leadership development by targeting and training three distinct groups of student-athlete leaders: Emerging Leaders, Veteran Leaders, and Leadership 360. Video by: Aurora Productions
UNB is one of only a handful of U SPORTS schools to feature this type of prestigious program.
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PHILLIPS SPORTS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY OVERVIEW:
The Phillips Sports Leadership Academy, available to candidates from the ranks of the UNB REDS and UNB Sport Clubs, provides an ongoing and integrated approach to leadership development by targeting and training three distinct groups of student-athlete leaders: Emerging Leaders, Veteran Leaders, and Leadership 360. The PSLA will distribute the training with multiple modules offered throughout the school year to maximize learning, retention, and application. In addition to the programming, the Leadership Academy will provide educational resources including The Team Captain's Leadership Manual and the on-line Team Captain’s Network for all participants to reinforce and extend the learning.
Selected graduates of Emerging Leaders will be invited to enter Veteran Leaders, while selected members of the previous year's Veteran Leaders will be invited to join Leadership 360. Student-athletes must complete the requirements of each level, and/or demonstrate necessary skills to advance to the next level of the Phillips Sports Leadership Academy.
- EMERGING LEADERS 2. VETERAN LEADERS 3. LEADERSHIP 360
PHILLIPS SPORTS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY DESCRIPTION:
Emerging Leaders
Designed for a select group of “high potential” first and second year student-athletes, the Emerging Leaders program provides prospective leaders with the insights, strategies, and skills necessary to become effective leaders on their team, on campus, and in the community. Through ongoing workshops, interactive exercises, action learning experiences and readings, the year-long Emerging Leaders program provides a strong foundation for student-athletes to develop into effective team leaders. The emphasis of the program at this level is creating effective ‘Leaders by Example’ while setting the stage for ‘Vocal Leadership.’
Emerging Leaders Program Objectives:
• Identify and develop high potential leaders in their first or second years
• Create solid ‘Leaders by Example’ and set the stage for developing ‘Vocal Leaders’
• Build a strong network of peer leaders
• Develop leaders who support and learn from current team captains/leaders (succession planning)
• Teach prospective leaders how to gain respect and develop leadership skills with their peer group
2023-24 Emerging Leaders Schedule:
1: Introduction Session TBA
2: October TBA
3: November TBA
4: November TBA
5: January TBA
6: February TBA
7: March TBA
Veteran Leaders
Designed for team captains and veteran student-athlete leaders from all teams, the Veteran Leaders program provides established team leaders with advanced leadership training and support. The program teaches student-athletes the critical team leadership skills and insights necessary to be effective ‘Vocal Leaders’ as they manage and conquer the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges of leadership.
In addition to the education, the Veteran Leaders program also provides student-athlete leaders with a strong peer network to lean on and learn from throughout the school year.
Veteran Leaders Program Objectives:
• Encourage established leaders to step up and be ‘Vocal Leaders’ on their teams
• Provide established leaders with ongoing support as they tackle tough issues of team leadership
• Provide established leaders with a solid peer network for guidance and support
• Review and extend the insights and skills necessary to be a responsible and respected leader
• Establish a solid, cooperative, and ongoing partnership with the coaching staff
2023-24 Veteran Leaders Schedule:
1: Introduction Session TBA
2: October TBA
3: November TBA
4: November TBA
5: January TBA
6: FebruaTBAry TBA
7: March
Leadership 360
Selected Veteran Leaders graduates will be invited to participate in Leadership 360.
Unlike the Emerging Leaders and Veteran Leaders modules, there is no set schedule in Leadership 360. Instead, participants and facilitators will develop mutually convenient schedules.
New Student-Athletes
All student-athletes that were not in the PSLA last year, need to APPLY HERE. We will accept student-athletes at either the Emerging Leaders or Veteran Leaders level. Incoming student-athletes need to submit a letter of interest and resume in addition to the online application. The letter and resume can be emailed to phillipsleadership@unb.ca. The deadline to apply, for the 2023-24 session, has yet to be determined.
Returning Student-Athletes
All student-athletes that were in the PSLA previously need to send an email to phillipsleadership@unb.ca expressing their interest in continuing in the PSLA in 2023-24. This does not guarantee you a place in the PSLA, but you don't need to complete the full application again.
Selection
All student-athletes will be notified about their selection into the PSLA (2023-24 Notification Date(s) TBA). We'll vet all incoming and returning student-athletes through our selection committee. Leadership 360 student-athletes will be selected from 2022-23 Veteran Leaders via the selection panel and feedback from coaches.
Phillips Sport Leadership Academy Contact Information:
If you have additional questions, please contact:
Jonathan Crossland
Phillips Sports Leadership Academy Facilitator
Office: BMO Centre
Phone: 292-3202
Email: phillipsleadership@unb.ca
OR
Sarah Hilworth
Phillips Sports Leadership Academy Facilitator
Office: Aitken University Centre
Phone: 453-5157
F.A.Q.
Is there a cost to participate?
No, the Phillips Sport Leadership Academy is free to all participant
Which group will I be placed in?
Emerging Leaders will consist of mainly first & second year student-athletes, but upper year student-athletes will be considered.
Veteran Leaders will consist of third, fourth, & fifth year student-athletes that have demonstrated strong qualities around commitment, confidence, composure & character. Student-athletes that enter into Veteran Leadership should be on a team’s leadership group or be a team captain.
How big are the groups?
Group size will vary, depending on the number of applicants.
What is the attendance policy?
Student-athletes are expected to attend all sessions. If a student-athlete misses a session, the facilitator will contact both the student-athlete and her/his coach.
Attendance Policy: Attendance at all workshops is required. Two unexcused absences will result in the student-athlete being dropped from the program. Before you submit your application, please ensure that you can successfully complete the program. Schedule conflicts such as classes, tests, and games will be considered, but require advance notice.