OVERVIEW

The Student Developmental Services that Mr. Vick has provided my family is well beyond what anyone else in the community has provided. Mr. Vick has worked with my son for three years. Over that period of time he has mentored him, provided him with the tools he needs to be successful, and showed him how to be self sufficient. Mr. Vick is even been there for me, when I need direction and guidance on issues that I don’t know how to handle. As a result, my son’s attitude and outlook toward life has changed drastically. He has learned to appreciate his family and his life. I’ve very grateful for all that Mr. Vick has provided us. I can’t thank him enough! He is very passionate about his work and it clearly shows. If you know Mr. Vick, consider yourself Blessed.... his work is truely remarkable!

Thank you.. Mr. Vick from the Gaskins-Hill Family

• Monthly meeting with student and his/her family
• Monthly email/phone/text contact with student
• Monthly contact with school/administration
• Review NCAA as well as county academic and athletic legislation relative to student’s goals
• Evaluate game film

• Everything in the Bronze Plan, PLUS
• Bi-weekly meetings with you to go over status of student’s progress
• Attend at least one game a month
• Contact potential college coaches and/or university administration
• Assist student and family in developing conflict resolution skills- problems with coaches, teachers, recruiters
• Time management and assertiveness training
• Behavior modification (if necessary)
• Develop interviewing skills for media interaction and professional development
• Year end analysis which will include current grade situation and recommendations

• Everything in the Silver Plan, PLUS
• Identify student’s challenges/problem areas and develop student action plan
• Parent seminars
• Transportation assistance- assisting student in attending practices, workouts, etc. (as needed)
• Curfew checks
• Scouting reports of opponents to include strengths, tendencies and weaknesses
• Attend school activities in which student is involved
• Research and evaluate universities student may be interested in attending
• Year end analysis which will include current grade situation and recommendations
• Attend at least 2 games a month

The College Prep World Student Development program is designed to provide guidance and support to students and their families to assist in their athletic and/or academic development. College Prep World’s Student Development Program focuses on training students and their families on how to achieve academic success, set goals for their academic as well as personal future, career development and identify a college that will best address their personal and professional needs. The College Prep World staff is fully prepared and committed to the overall development of students by providing educational programs and service opportunities in areas such as academic excellence, athletics excellence, personal development, service and career development.
How the Program Works
College Prep Student Development Program assists students in the development of positive habits and attitudes that will prepare them for success in their professional and personal life.

Goals and Objectives
The student will become a successful member of society.

College Prep Student Development Program Specific Objectives
Students will learn:

• The importance of discipline and a good work ethic
• To deal with adversity and disappointment
• To form professional and personal relationships within their community
• The importance of setting goals
• The importance of community service and outreach

Requirements to Participate in the Student Development Program

• Participant may be
  • Current student enrolled in Middle School, High School, College or University OR
  • High School graduate or GED recipient (with or without college experience)
• Must sign authorization to release information in order for College Prep World Mentor and/or Director of Student Development to communicate with all professionals involved in the student’s athletics and/or academics including coaches, teachers, guidance counselors, and all other professionals
• Must provide contact information to Director of Student Development and/or College Prep World Mentor including phone number, mailing address and email address

Student Developmental Group Program
The goal for students who participate in the Student Developmental Group Program is to enhance each student’s independent living skills, increase socialization, develop positive interpersonal relationship skills, improve self-esteem issues, teach conflict resolution skills, and develop problem-solving skills.
Students who participate in the Student Developmental Group Program will be provided an environment where they will feel valued, boost their ability to learn, address unresolved issues present in student’s life, carve a path to academic success, and develop a positive identity.
The following principles are the building blocks of the Student Developmental Group Program:

• All students have the capacity to learn and grow.
• Each student must become a successful member of society.
• Each student must create a career development action plan.
• Structure enhances the quality of life for all students participating in the program.

Student Development Symposiums

The Student Development staff presents Middle and High School symposiums throughout the year to allow students and their families to openly discuss concerns, issues and challenges associated with attending college or earning a scholarship. A panel of experts consisting of former and current collegiate and/or professional athletes, career development specialists, life coaches, coaches, guidance counselors, teachers and other experts facilitate small group discussions as well as lead workshops. Topics include the NCAA rules governing recruiting procedures, academic criteria needed for scholarships, financial aid options, demands of college students, social environment and appropriate media interactions. During the symposium students and their families will be provided an open forum to discuss issues and real life situations. In addition, during symposiums students and their families will be given an opportunity to develop their communication, leadership, decision-making and problem-solving skills. The Middle and High School symposiums take place at least 6 times throughout the year.