Total Person Program

It is the mission of Georgia Tech Athletics to educate and empower student-athletes to be champions life, through leadership development, professional development, personal growth & wellness, and community outreach. Dr. Homer Rice, former Georgia Tech Athletics Director, originally conceived the Total Person concept on his belief that excellence results from a balanced life that encompasses academic excellence, athletic achievement, and personal well-being. Georgia Tech was the originator of what is now adopted as the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills program due to the existence of the Total Person concept.

• Leadership Development:
  Mission: Equip our student-athletes with tools and principles to strengthen their foundation of resiliency and mental toughness to help them build positive teams by developing accountability, improving decision making, and increasing effective communication.
  • Key Offerings: • Student-Athlete Advisory Board (SAAB) Cohort: CEO-style leadership curriculum with professional development, event planning, and public speaking exercises. • Ramblin Wreck Mentor Program: Pairs current student-athletes with Georgia Tech Letterwinners to foster meaningful mentorship, career guidance, and life lessons from those who have successfully navigated both The Flats and life beyond sport.
• Career Development:
  Mission: Provide resources for our student-athletes to determine their career interests, develop resumes, prepare for job interviews, learn how to market themselves in the workforce, and assist with internship opportunities and potential full-time employment upon completion of their degree.
  • Key Offerings: • Student-Athlete Career Fair: Industry-leading employers connect with student-athletes for internships and full-time roles. • TPP Career Accelerator: Two-week immersive experience visiting top companies such as Amazon, Coca-Cola, Delta, and Microsoft. • LinkedIn & Headshot Workshops: Professional branding resources to elevate career readiness.
• Total Wellness:
  Mission: Enhance the overall well-being of the student-athlete with educational programs, resources and workshops.
  • Key Offerings: • Financial Foundations Workshop: Incoming student-athletes learn budgeting, saving, credit management, and NIL-specific financial strategies. • Life After Sport Financial Readiness: Preparing graduating Jackets for financial independence, major purchases, and retirement planning. 1 • Led by GT Sport Psychology, workshops and development experiences to support mental health, performance and recovery.
• Community Outreach:
  Mission: Highlight the importance of giving back and being a role model for aspiring young students and athletes by providing student-athletes opportunities to serve their communities.
  • Key Offerings: • Michael Isenhour Toy Drive: Annual holiday tradition collecting hundreds of toys for local families. • 404 Day Service Event: Collaboration with Atlanta-area colleges for citywide service and wellness activities.
• Social Impact:
  Mission: Create opportunities for student-athletes to learn and discuss social issues while empowering them to affect positive change in the community.
  • Key Offerings: • Family Breakfast & Coffee with a Cop: Bridge-building event fostering trust between student-athletes and local law enforcement.

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Email: tpp@athletics.gatech.edu