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Peak Performance Strategy 2024-25

NUTRITION

Performance Nutrition
Optimizing Nutrition for Recovery and Performance
 

The Ithaca College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is excited to announce the addition of Shira Evans '06 as a sports nutrition consultant as part of the sports performance team. Shira Evans, MS, RD, CSSD, LD is an expert in the fields of sports nutrition, RED-S, disordered eating, and eating disorder care.

She is the owner of Shira Evans Nutrition LLC and excited to offer virtual nutrition services to sport teams and 1:1 counseling service to athletes for sports nutrition, and the treatment of RED-S and disordered eating/eating disorders.

Shira started her career working in higher levels of care for eating disorders, supporting clients of all diverse backgrounds, and working in a multidisciplinary fashion. Simultaneously, she ventured into private practice to support athletes, providing 1:1 nutrition counseling to optimize their performance.
 
She has many years of experience working as a sports dietitian in Division-I athletics, most recently serving as the Director of Sports Nutrition at UNC Chapel Hill and prior to that working as the Director of Performance Nutrition at Dartmouth College.
 
Evans is a proud Ithaca College alumna. While at Ithaca, she competed in cross country and track and field. She earned a bachelor's in biology and minor in nutrition science. She earned an MS/RD from Framingham State University.
 
She continues to run in marathons, and she enjoys cycling. Evans has cycled across the United States twice, to support affordable housing initiatives.
 


 

Athletic performance and recovery for college athletes is enhanced by attention to nutrient intake. Developing an ideal nutrition plan for health and performance includes identifying the right quantity, quality and proper timing of food and fluids needed to support regular training and peak performance. As training demands shift during the year, student-athletes also need to adjust their intake and distribution of essential nutrients while maintaining a properly balanced diet that supports their academic, training and competition needs.

Located on this page are links to resources related to the nutrition of college athletes that have been developed in partnership with the Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietitians Association and Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition.

 

Follow Here For Additional Resources:

Pre-Exercise Fueling

After exercise – Recovery Nutrition

Meal Planning for Ithaca Athletes

 

Key points related to 

women's

 performance and nutrition:

  1. Under fueling;
  2. Timing of fueling;
  3. Appropriate fueling and diet quality;
  4. Fueling for recovery;
  5. Iron and Anemia.

Key points related to 

men's

 performance and nutrition:

  1. Protein and timing;
  2. Using caution with supplements;
  3. Fueling adequately and diet quality;
  4. Recovery nutrition to enhance muscle repair;
  5. Hydration, hydration, hydration

 

Alcohol & Other Drugs Education

 

 

 

 

 

Cannabis:

 

 

Anabolic:

 

 

 

 

 

Athletes often neglect to re-fuel their body during endurance events and between successive days of intense training and competition. Poor recovery practices lead to fatigue, dehydration, poor health, and poor athletic performance.
 
Three phases of recovery:

  1. During;
  2. Between events;
  3. Immediately after.

Gain muscle while you sleep and consider a protein source prior to sleep.

snooze food

 

sleep recovery

Sleep was long considered a block of time when your brain and body shut down. Thanks to sleep research studies done over the past several decades, it is now known that sleep has distinct stages that cycle throughout the night in predictable patterns. Your brain and body functions stay active throughout sleep, but different things happen during each stage. For instance, certain stages of sleep are needed for us to feel well-rested and energetic the next day, and other stages help us learn or make memories.  In brief, a number of vital tasks carried out during sleep help people stay healthy and function at their best.

 

IC Center for Health Promotion

 

PHYSICAL TRAINING

Mission, Vision, Values, Goals:

Mission

Provide Ithaca College Student-Athletes a first-class sports performance experience, with a focus on long term athletic development, in order for them to compete at the highest level and provide an inclusive environment to assist them in reaching their full potential both on and off the field.

Vision

To enhance upon an established culture within strength and conditioning and become recognized as one of Division III’s top Sports Performance Departments, through the development of our athletes, along with the development of coaches, and provide a platform for sustained success for Ithaca College Athletics Teams.

Values

Effort

Attitude

Accountability

Consistency

Competition

Growth

Trust

Goals

-          Provide the highest level of training to our student athletes

-          Provide the student-athletes with the skills, tools, and experience needed to succeed at and beyond Ithaca College

-          Provide student-athletes with the necessary resources to enhance performance

-          Uphold and enhance established culture of Ithaca College Athletics

-          Positively enhance the student-athlete experience through strength and conditioning

-          Competitive excellence = Win!

Philosophy & System:

Ithaca College Sports Performance is committed to providing our athletes sports specific, long term athletic development, periodized programming strategies to help our athletes reach their genetic potential

Ithaca College Sports Performance System:

-          Periodization models that will include but are not limited to: linear, block, concurrent, amongst others will drive our programming strategies

-          Technical mastery of movement patterns and exercise technique is the foundation of our development

-          All facets of athletic development: GPP, hypertrophy, strength, power, speed, agility/COD, energy system development, flexibility, mobility, injury reduction techniques, will be prioritized based on time of the year, specific needs of the sport, and specific needs of the individual

-          Performance metrics (sprint times, vertical jumps, RSI, etc.) will be tracked to monitor fatigue and help with readiness for competition and training

-          Programming and Data are important to influence programming decisions, but our ability to coach on the floor, motivate our student-athletes, and uphold training integrity will drive our results

-          Training programs will meet the needs of the individual rather than fit the individual to the program to ensure proper progression and most importantly student-athlete health and safety

-          Take a holistic approach through training in order for our athletes to display mental, physical, and competitive spirit

-          Consistently good, not occasionally great

-          Uphold the culture of Ithaca Athletics and raise the standard for athletic development

Long Term Athletic Development:

Ithaca College Strength and Conditioning utilizes a framework of Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) to ensure continued progress as our athletes increase in training age, training skill & proficiency, and physical maturity to ensure continued progress through their four years of athletic development.

 

 

Testing, Evaluation, KPIs:

Ithaca College Strength and Conditioning utilizes performance metrics to track strength, speed, power, and conditioning amongst others to track progress of our athletes in Key Performance Indicators to gauge performance and recovery.

Some technologies utilized are:

-          Just Jump Mat (Vertical Jump/Reactive Strength Index (RSI))

-          Dashr/Brower Timing Systems (Acceleration/Max Velocity Speed)

-          RepOne Velocity Based Barbell Tracking System (Barspeed/Power)

 

The strength and conditioning program is based on the practical application of current scientific research with primary emphasis on the enhancement of athletic performance and reduction of injuries.

Ithaca College Strength and Conditioning implements programs which include performance enhancement principles for:

  • proper warm up and corrective exercise (including individualized injury prevention programs)
  • speed development including linear and lateral task-specific movement skill training
  • anaerobic and aerobic energy system development
  • core, strength and power development
  • restoration strategies.

To learn more about Ithaca College Strength and Conditioning, please click 

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Giannotti Weight Room (Athletics & Events Center)

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Hill Center Weight Room

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The ATP is the organization of a training intervention and its basic sequencing into specific time periods.  The periodization hierarchy systematically shifts the training foci from general non – specific activities to sport-specific while fluctuating volume and intensities to reduce the potential for overtraining while optimizing performance.  Individual and team progress through various stages are often associated with evaluating progress benchmarks (i.e. testing and evaluation).

Ithaca College Strength and Conditioning utilizes testing and evaluation at regular intervals throughout the year as part of the annual training plan.  Testing can be used to gauge athletic talent, evaluate physical abilities and areas in need of improvement, and chart progress.  Testing is the basis for goal setting and establishing team standards.  Coaches can set individual student – athlete goals that, when taken together, help to accomplish a team objective.

 

Ithaca College Strength and Conditioning test administration:

  1. Non-Fatiguing Testing
  2. Agility Tests
  3. Absolute Power and Maximum Strength Tests
  4. Sprint Tests
  5. Fatiguing Anaerobic Capacity Test
  6. Aerobic Capacity Test
SPORT PSYCHOLOGY
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Goal-attainment is an 

action process,

 and when goals are carried out and achieved, the process of goal-getting can be very motivational.  All Ithaca College athletes are challenged to set target goals, as well as develop the action strategies that enable each athlete to achieve their target dreams.  It’s one thing to set goals . . . but it’s critical to know and understand what is needed to achieve those goals.  A good 

goal plan

 is one that has a good 

action plan

.  Goals are planned.  Goals are set.  And, goals are put into action.  Athletes are challenged to the following goal-getting actions steps (Shelley, 2019).   

1. Defining target goals. 

 

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2. Determining what must be sacrificed to reach the target goals. 

3. Creating personalized Goal Action Plans (GAP’s). 

 

4. Prioritizing what is needed to get started.

 

5. Acting on and following-through with the GAP.

 

6. Being held accountable to the GAP. 

Tips for Effective Communication (adapted from Indeed.com) 

ACTIVE Listening

Being patient and listening to others can help build relationships and ensure understanding. Actively listening when others are speaking can show that you respect them and allow you to learn more.  Active Listening means opening the space for others to completely say what they want to say. When they are done, summarize what you heard and ask them if you understood them correctly. This gives them a chance to correct anything.

Be Concise

Being direct and clear with your communications can ensure that you properly convey your intentions. Best to speak in short statements and ask your listener if they understand what you are saying. If they say they are confused, pause and regroup.

Be Empathetic

Empathizing with others can help you build trust and relationships. Letting others know you care about their well-being can also make you more approachable, which may encourage others to continue communicating with you. Being empathetic is also very useful in conflict resolution because it can allow you to imagine what others are feeling and understand their actions.

Be Confident

Being confident in your communication can grow your credibility as a leader and teammate.  It also can help you properly communicate your needs.  Slow down or pause if you need a moment to gather your thoughts. This demonstrates that you are being thoughtful about your words.

Tone is Important

Take inventory of yourself before you speak. Are you angry? Are you in a hurry? If you are not fully present when talking to others, they can feel disrespected.  Your tone of voice or your body language may convey negative feelings, aggression, or impatience.  Before you have a conversation, center yourself and be fully present and in control of your feelings and intentions.

Be Observant

Observing nonverbal communication, such as body language, is a very important aspect of communication.  There can be a right time and a wrong time to have a conversation. Appraise the situation.  Is the other person alert and paying attention or are they distracted? Are they too upset to take in what you are communicating? For difficult conversations, try to find a quiet, private, space.  This can help focus attention and concentration.  Additionally, be aware of what your body language is communicating. Standing directly in front of, or too close to, someone can inadvertently communicate aggression or confrontation. 

Be Appreciative

Letting others know when you are thankful for their actions can help motivate your team and improve their skills. Providing verbal positive reinforcement also can help ensure that the person you are praising or thanking continues their good practices.

Communicating your appreciation can also help remedy issues. If a fellow teammate or friend makes a mistake, providing constructive feedback paired with an appreciation for what they have done correctly can help maintain a peaceful and productive environment.

Be Polite

Being polite in your communication can ensure that your intentions are clear. This can also establish an excellent reputation and invites others to treat you politely. Sometimes, politeness will have to give way to directness but, even when we are communicating difficult information, we can try our best to be patient and respectful.

Be Organized

Try to organize your points of communication so others understand your intended purpose of the interaction. You can communicate in a clear and organized manner by staying on topic and creating a purposeful structure for your conversations. Practice-write your email first before sending it or, rehearse your talking points ahead of time.

Sincerity

Being genuine when you communicate with others can build a sense of trust and respect. Speaking with sincerity involves sharing your feelings and opinions, which can encourage meaningful interactions with others.  In the long run, it is better to be truthful when communicating which avoids misunderstandings in the present and future.

Consistency

Consistent communicators interact with others on a regular basis. Establishing a predictable and reliable channel of communication can help keep others well-informed. Consider creating a time frame and method in which you are available for conversation. If you reply quickly to online instant messages, encourage others to contact you this way if they need immediate answers. 

 Inquisitiveness

Asking detailed and thoughtful questions can lead you to learn new things and help clarify instructions. Skilled communicators often ask questions to strengthen their understanding. If you don’t understand, or you are having difficulty hearing the person, ask them to repeat or clarify. That might feel awkward but doing so may avoid misunderstandings in the future. 

Be Proactive

Address conflicts in a timely manner and start a conversation when needed. Delaying a difficult conversation can lead to a worsening of tension and misunderstanding of intentions.

Take time to Reflect

Self-reflection is an important aspect of communication. It allows you to think before speaking, which ensures that you are clearly and intentionally communicating. Being reflective can also encourage you to consider how your words and body language might make others feel. Take time to consider if additional conversation is needed.

 

 

Other Things to Think About!

 

Try Not to be Defensive!

When receiving direction or constructive feedback, we can feel ourselves getting ready to defend ourselves.  However, when a teammate or coach is offering good advice or direction, defensiveness can interfere with our ability to understand what is being said. When we are angry or frustrated, we may not be receptive to feedback, but we need to take in the information that will help us focus and that may improve our performance. Lean into the feedback and ask what more you can do to improve. 

 

Over-Talking and Talking Over

Our style of communication can convey a variety of non-verbalized messages. By talking over someone else, we are communicating we don’t want to hear what they are saying. This can be deliberate, or it might be the result of unconscious motivations, such as wanting to avoid hearing negative feedback. Over-Talking can also result in establishing a form of control by preventing someone else from speaking. It can also convey that the speaker is highly anxious. If either dynamic is happening, it is not a balanced and effective conversation. Attempt to point out to the other person that they are engaging in this behavior. If they respond negatively, or continue with the behavior, suggest another time for the conversation. 

 

Managing Emotional Conversations

  1. If angry or upset, consider postponing a conversation until you feel grounded and organized
  2. Strong emotions can impair listening and processing of what someone else is communicating. If a conversation can’t be postponed, try to speak slowly and clearly.  If the person you are speaking to becomes upset, open up the space for them to share what they are feeling.
  3. Emotional conversations should not be rushed and, if possible, scheduled for a specific time and place that is private.
  4. Be mindful of who might be listening.  If you must have an emotional conversation with others present, try to be aware of how your communication may impact the opinions of those not involved.

 

Resolving Conflict

A conversation that is addressing conflict is a specific form of communication.  This is best done in a private space and at a scheduled time if there is a reasonable assumption that the dynamic can be improved. It takes two invested communicators to create the space needed to effectively discuss differing positions. Respecting the other is key and should be acknowledged before the conversation commences. The parties are encouraged to acknowledge the conflict directly and to mutually set a goal of greater clarification and understanding. When respect or mutual goals can’t be established, or when it feels unsafe to have this communication one-on-one, it may be advised to have others present.  This can be done through a mediated conversation or through a more formal process as provided by the Department. 

The best teams (athletes and coaches) put themselves in the best possible position to be successful.  When everyone works together, things are more fun, productive, and . . . in most instances just better!  Ithaca athletes are encouraged to understand the components of championship teams, including the stages of group development, embracing a team vision, the importance of roles, expectations, standards, team cohesion, and a commitment to success. 
 

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Team culture can be created and improved . . . and 

everyone

 has a role in creating the best culture possible.  Teammates, personalities, and cultures vary from one team to the next. 

However, all athletes (and coaches) are challenged to become 

Climate Changers

.  A 

Climate Changer

 is that team member with the following attributes (Shelley, 2019).  

 

  • Positive (encouraging and empowering)
  • Supportive (in good and not-so-good times)
  • Great Attitude (no whining or complaining)
  • Committed (models high standards)
  • Promoting Team Unity (togetherness)
  • Fun (to be around and play with)
  • Selfless (plays for the team)
  • Resilient (does not give up)
  • Proud (to be a Bomber)

 

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Sporting resilience is a person's ability to evaluate what they think, feel and do when faced with an adversity which allows them to operate at their previous level and successfully adapt to persist.” (Sahen Gupta and Paul Joseph McCarthy , 2022)

 

Athletics constitute an intentional and willing engagement in competition and personal/team challenge.  Highly stressful and highly rewarding, even when we don’t meet our goals. Despite setbacks or defeat, we keep getting back up and we keep persisting. Why? Because it is meaningful (also fun?) to compete, and, even when soul-broken, we feel alive and engaged in something important and bigger than ourselves.  Plus, achieving a personal best or winning feels awesome! In this section, we examine some tips for engaging our resilience.

 

 

Tips for Mental Toughness and Resilience (adapted from Gupta and McCarthy, 2022)

 

Perceived Support

Our ability to stay fully engaged, or bounce back from a set-back, is strongly influenced by our perception of support from our supporters. Resilient athletes often draw on the strength and persistent beliefs of those around them. Are your supporters offering positive or constructive messaging? Do they reflect back to us a truthful and motivating energy?  If not, think about what you can do to create a support system.

 

Motivational and Facilitative Environment

Related to our support system, does our environment offer positivity and motivating expectations? The quality of the facilities or playing fields can indicate support. Friendly staff, attentive coaches, happy and determined  teammates all create an atmosphere of positive expectation and possibility. 

 

Personal Ability and Resources 

Our sense of our Self as resilient is a huge factor in shaping our expectations for overcoming adversity or for rebounding from disappointment.  Our past experiences in similar situations can influence what we expect of the ‘Now”. When we have overcome obstacles, we have learned we have that ability and we come to expect it off ourselves. But, our goals have to be realistic. Overcoming an injury, for example, takes time and patience and can lead to doubts about recovery. It is important to set realistic and achievable goals to create and sustain positive expectations.  Remember to do the Basics: getting adequate sleep, proper nutrition, balancing academic and athletic energies, and creating a supportive community all help. Seeking mental health support when Stress is more than you can handle, or when negative self-messaging is distracting/disabling, is always a good idea!

 

Sense of Meaning/Belonging

Why do you play? Resiliency is directly related to a sense of purpose with your sport. When experiencing difficulties, we can become demoralized and question whether continuing “is worth it”. But that negative messenger is just one of those voices inside you. Take some time to remind yourself why you love your sport and re-engage that self-communication and drive.  Seek support from your coaches or teammates and soak up their enthusiasm to replenish your own. Your team is a support and a community of belonging. Draw on that shared meaning and  energy!

 

Mastery/Sense of Control

How does all the gym time, practice reps, and skill-building relate to Resilience? The stronger, faster, and smarter you become as an athlete, the more you build a sense of mastery over your sport.  This leads directly to a stronger sense of self-belief and control. The more confidence you have in your abilities, the more you learn to rely on yourself.

 

Optimism-Pessimism

We all have different settings when it comes to optimism vs. pessimism. This is influenced by our experiences and by those around us.  Are we surrounded by positive or negative people? Your sense of optimism may be different in different life spheres.  How is it with your Sport? Studies consistently show that athletes that have optimism when it comes to competition, or personal improvement, tend to be more persistent when facing adversity. 

 

Passion

Five minutes left in the game, or it’s late in the competition, and you are behind and tired. How hungry are you to finish strong? Resilience is the ability to stoke the fire when you need it most. Athletes who love the sport demonstrate it in those moments. Even in a loss, we can feel our passion for being able to play at a high level. Find the younger you who never could have imagined being where you are now or that you are a member of this team. Re-connect with the basic joy of movement and play.

SPORTS MEDICINE

Injury Management

Injury prevention is a collaborative effort between Ithaca College's certified athletic trainers, the strength & conditioning staff and our coaches. 

Three well-equipped athletic training clinics are available on campus: Hill Clinic located in the ground floor of the Hill Center building, which provides direct support to the following sports: basketball, volleyball, wrestling, soccer, and gymnastics; the A&E Clinic located in the Glazer Arena and provides direct support to: track & field, tennis, lacrosse, field hockey, swim and dive, baseball and softball teams; and the Ceracche Clinic located at Ceracche Center in between Butterfield Stadium and Freeman Field, and provides coverage of football and baseball teams. Our main clinic is in Hill Center and offers open clinic hours for student athletes of all sports throughout the day. It is staffed by certified athletic trainers and athletic training students enrolled in our nationally recognized athletic training education program.

Hill Clinic Hours for the 2024-2025 academic year:

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 10-1pm
  • Tuesday 10-12 / 1-2pm

*By appointment only, please use Picktime app/website to schedule appointments: Online Free Appointment Scheduling Software | Booking Software | Calendar Management System | Picktime

 

Prevention

Evaluate to prevent athletic injuries! Our team of athletic trainers, through the use of movement assessment and physical evaluation, is capable of detecting risk factors specific to each sport, such as muscle imbalances, joint mobility, flexibility and stability limitations.

Combining strength training within an annual training plan and monitoring physical activities, our coaching staff, strength & conditioning staff and athletic training staff seek to prevent overuse injuries and other injuries that may prevent athletes from practicing and competing. We intend to collect data from each season, so then we can plan and implement specific preventive programs and strategies to meet the needs of each sport.

 

Evaluation, Treatment and Rehabilitation

Initial evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries carried out by a staff of ten (10) certified athletic trainers under the supervision of our team physician. Our experienced team of Athletic Trainers are present at all home contests and are ready to provide immediate care and evaluation of our student athletes in case of injuries and emergency situations. 

 

Referrals

The athletic training staff makes referrals for physician appointments to our on-campus health center when appropriate. In partnership with Cayuga Medical Center, most appointments are scheduled with our team physicians, both of whom are board-certified in sports medicine.

Concussion Management

concussion management

Concussion Management

 

Ithaca College follows guidelines established by the NCAA, the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and the Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport from the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport held in Amsterdam, October 2022. 

All Ithaca College athletes have to take a baseline neuropsychological and balance test, using the SWAY Medical application - a platform that objectively measuresBalance, Cognition, and Function -  prior to athletic participation as part of their initial medical clearance. 

Athletes diagnosed with a concussion are placed in our concussion management protocol and monitored daily until symptoms resolve and SWAY scores are at baseline levels or above. Our protocol includes a multi-day return-to-play process under the guidance of a certified athletic trainer and overseen by our team physician, which emphasizes gradual completion of activity as long as there is no return or worsening of symptoms until they can safely fully return to their sports. 

 2024 Ithaca College Concussion Management Plan

 

Concussion Fact Sheet

Student Wellness Center: 

The Hammond Health Center is Ithaca College's on-campus health care facility and is open to all students. Since 2022, Hammond Health Center has become part of the Cayuga Health Systems network. Ithaca College has partnered with CHS to directly support the services available to all students on campus. 
            Available services include regularly scheduled appointments, same-day appointments, lab services and basic pharmacy services. Students have access to a large range of services, such as mental health, medical health, counseling and psychological services, and health promotion programs. The Health Center is staffed by physicians, physician assistants, nurses, an athletic trainer, and clerical staff. Ithaca College’s two team physicians are fellowship trained and board certified in sports medicine and provide state-of-the-art care to our student-athletes. They see patients both on campus at the Hammond Health Center and at their downtown CHS office, Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance.

 

HAMMOND HEALTH CENTER

Phone (607) 274-3177 Fax: (607) 274-1844

 

Email: IChealth@cayugahealth.org

 

Hours of Service during Academic Year

Monday – Thursday: 8am - 7pm

Friday:  8am - 5pm

Saturday: 10am-2pm

Closed on Sundays

 

Walk-in appointments are NOT available, please call the health center to schedule an appointment.

All services are billed through your insurance. We strongly recommend you visit https://www.ithaca.edu/student-health-services/participating-insurance-plans to verify if your insurance participates with Cayuga Health at Ithaca College BEFORE you need medical attention.

Mental Health:

Ithaca College, Ithaca College Athletics, the Liberty League and the NCAA are committed to ensuring not only the physical well-being of our student-athletes but also their mental well-being.

Use this link to learn more about the NCAA's Sport Science Institute work around Mental Health Education (Mental Health Best Practices - NCAA.org)

 

College Services

The Center for Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) is in the lower level of the Hammond Health Center. CAPS is not affiliated with Cayuga Health Systems (CHS) and is a free-standing student service office that is administered, and supervised, by Ithaca College. Students are not billed for their services.

 

A variety of resources are available:

?          In-person and virtual services

?          Initial Consultations

?          Individual Therapy

?          Group Therapy & Support Groups

?          Coping skills workshops

?          Consultation/ coordination with Student Accessibility Services

?          Crisis Services and After-Hours on Call

?          Anonymous Mental Health Screening Tools

To read more about CAPSCLICK HERE

Appointments can be made by calling 607-274-3136.

 

The athletic training staff is an available resource for athletes with concerns about their mental health, and can help facilitate referrals to CAPS or to the team physician.

 

The Center for Health Promotion supports Ithaca College students in developing the skills and identifying the resources necessary for making healthy lifestyle choices.

Resources include:

?          Substance Abuse Services

?          Wellness Resources and Services

?          Sanvello is a phone application provided by Ithaca College. It can help to build resiliency and manage stress, anxiety, and depression. Instructions to download can be found here.

 

To read more about the Center for Health Promotion CLICK HERE

Reporting a Concern

Members of the Ithaca College Community (staff, faculty, students, or family members) are encouraged to complete an ICare Referral if they have a mental health concern. The form can be found here.

 

Additional Resources

 

Embed:SSI_MentalHealthBestPractices.pdf (ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com)

 

 BJSM-SMHRT-1-Athlete365-2020-102411.pdf (olympics.com) This tool can be used by athletes, family members, coaches and non-clinical staff to recognize, but not diagnose, mental health concerns. It was developed by the International Olympic Committee Mental Health Working Group.

 

Fact sheets that could be embedded:

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SSI_DepressionFactSheet.pdf (ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com)

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LEADERSHIP
PPS: Leadership Academy

 

 



“Developing Leaders for Success in Sport and Life” 
 
Mission:  As one of the premier leadership development programs in college athletics, the Ithaca College Sports Leadership Academy challenges, mentors, and develops Ithaca’s student-athletes and coaches in the ongoing pursuit of individual and team leadership. The Ithaca College Sports Leadership Academy provides tailored programming via interactive workshops, experiential activities, observational feedback, one-on-one coaching, and peer cooperative learning and mentoring.  A primary goal of the Ithaca College Sports Leadership Academy is to prepare students to excel in all areas of their lives during and after college, enhance Ithaca College’s outstanding reputation, as well as provide athletics with a distinct advantage in competing at a high level nationally. 
 
Benefits of the Ithaca College Sports Leadership Academy 
Effective leadership plays a critical role in the overall success of any athletic department.  For Ithaca College, the benefits of the Leadership Academy are both numerous and long ranging.  Benefits of the Academy include but are not limited to:
 

  • assuring Ithaca College as one of the premier sports leadership programs,
  • attracting and retaining talented student-athletes and coaches,
  • providing coaches with committed and responsible student-athlete leaders and captains,
  • advancing student-athletes with marketable (life-long) leadership skills,
  • facilitating the transitions of first-year and transfer student-athletes into the Ithaca Family,
  • educating against self-destructive and inappropriate behaviors (e.g., alcohol, drugs, social media, etc.),
  • enhancing the national reputation and competitive success of Ithaca College Athletics,
  • maintaining and enhancing student-athlete academic performances and graduation rates,
  • strengthening alumni relations,
  • developing head and assistant coaches to be more effective leaders and mentors,
  • building positive and trusting relationships with student-athletes, coaches, and administrators,
  • strengthening values of respect and integrity to better contribute to an overall campus climate of diversity and inclusion.
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Captain's Council - “Leaders Leading Teams”    

It’s hard to captain a team!  And it’s hard to be the team “go-to” person who is asked to lead . . . regardless of team dynamics, wins, losses, or interpersonal relationships.  With that said, sometimes team captains need help in managing their roles as leaders and captains.  The Ithaca College Captain’s Council is designed for all team captains, with the goal of providing a venue for team captains to process what is going well . . . and not-so- well . . . as they navigate the ups and downs of team captainship.  The Captain’s Council meets 3-4 times per semester to check-in, offer encouragement and support to leaders, and to challenge all captains to lead in a way that is consistent with what is being taught and promoted in the Ithaca College Sports Leadership Academy. In sum, the Ithaca College Captain’s Council is designed to provide the following: 
 

  • Encouragement, support, and empowerment to student-athlete captain leaders . . . as they develop, refine, and grow their respective team leadership,
  • A challenge to apply all Ithaca College Sports Leadership Academy principles and modules . . . helping all captains to “lead by example” and become the “vocal leaders” their teammates need,
  • Team-time for leaders to discuss current team issues, ask for advice, and develop strategies for working through any off-season, pre-season, in-season, and post-season issues and . . .
  • Time to “check in” and ask questions about how to better lead, support, manage, hold accountable, and unite their teams!

Student-Athlete Voice

Student-athletes come together throughout the NCAA to make their voices heard on their campuses, in their conferences and nationally in all three divisions. Through Student-Athlete Advisory Committees at each of those levels, student-athletes offer input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect their lives on campus. At the campus level, SAACs promote communication between athletics administrators and student-athletes and represent the student-athlete voice within the athletics departments.

Ithaca College SAAC

Though the focus of campus SAACs is intended to be more personalized in nature. Communication among campus and national SAACs offers student-athletes the opportunity to shape the landscape of intercollegiate athletics.

Functions of campus SAACs:

  • Promote communication between athletics administration and student-athletes.
  • Disseminate information.
  • Provide feedback and insight into athletics department issues.
  • Generate a student-athlete voice within the campus athletics department formulation of policies.
  • Build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletics teams.
  • Solicit student-athlete responses to proposed conference and NCAA legislation.
  • Organize community service efforts.
  • Create a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-wide committees (e.g., student government).
  • Promote a positive student-athlete image on campus.

Members of a campus SAAC have the opportunity to address issues affecting student-athletes at their institution; furthermore, members have the opportunity to offer input on issues which may be national in scope.

The campus committee is meant to serve as a local student-athlete voice in addressing issues of student-athlete welfare at their respective institutions. Campus committees can facilitate better communication among student-athletes from various athletics teams to address issues common to all.

The campus SAAC may also serve as a conduit of communication among student-athletes, coaches and athletics administrators on issues to improve the student-athlete experience and promote growth and education through sports participation. Concerns can be voiced and solutions offered regarding any issue that may be relevant to NCAA student-athletes.

Through the grass-roots efforts of campus SAACs, student-athletes have the opportunity to change the face of intercollegiate athletics.

Community Service and Engagement

Bomber SAAC Reps, by virtue of their roles, are leaders on their athletics teams.  However, DIII Athletics is also about being a leader in the community. 

 

Community Service

Community service activities promote team building as well as provide leadership opportunities for Bomber SAAC Reps.  Community service is intended to reach out to the community.  This is generally a one-time occurrence with a specific initiative.

Community Engagement

Community engagement is designed and intended to build lasting relationships with the community.  This provides opportunities to get to know the campus community and local community better.  The goal and objective is to bring the community to campus and experience DIII collegiate events.  Through community engagement, student-athletes can direct the energy and spirit of winning to positively changing society. 

 

Special Olympics

The Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) initiated the partnership at the 2011 NCAA Convention and officially launched the partnership on August 1, 2011.  The purpose of the partnership is to enhance the lives of Division III student-athletes and Special Olympics athletes through a mutual learning experience; provide a platform for recognition of Special Olympics athletes and Division III student-athletes within their communities; and raise awareness of Special Olympics, its programs and services.

Through this partnership, Division III student-athletes across the country are encouraged to participate in existing Special Olympics events, create their own events, or otherwise serve to support Special Olympics organization. The activities pursued by student-athletes will vary in each state and region, tailored to best utilize the student-athletes' time and local resources.  Service activities with Special Olympic athletes range from unified events to sports clinics to bowling as well as pizza parties or fundraising efforts. 

This partnership provides the opportunity for student-athletes to engage with Special Olympics and collaborate with existing student-led programs on campus.  It also serves as another opportunity to demonstrate the 

citizenship 

and 

comprehensive learning 

attributes of Division III student-athletes. Student-athletes giving back to their local (and often national and international) communities not only adds to the comprehensive learning component of Division III, but also provides a venue for passion and service.

SAAC website

Ithaca College Athletics welcomes guest speakers and content experts to campus throughout the year in an effort to educate and position student-athletes to perform at their peak.  In addition to experts in the areas of nutrition, sleep and physical training, the athletics department hosts events focused on social media awareness, sexual harassment and other social aspects. Some examples include:
 

 

During the school year the Student Athlete Advisory Committee will organize a guest speaker during Division 3 week. We will take into consideration the needs of our Bomber Student-Athletes and what information will continue to help them succeed both on and off the field. 

Information on D3 week

Ithaca College Athletics strives to be actively involved in the greater community through sport and other means in the form of partnerships with local and regional organizations. The department, as well as individual teams, volunteer countless hours in the community throughout the year. These partnerships include work with the following organizations:

 

Cornell Elves Program

Thanksgiving Food Drive - Loaves & Fishes

Polar Plunge - Special Olympics

Ithaca Re-Use Volunteer

Ithaca School District

LIFE SKILLS


 

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S.H.A.R.E. 

At Ithaca College, we believe that every individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity and we support the creation and maintenance of a safe and positive living and learning environment.
 
SHARE (Sexual Harassment and Assault Response & Education) was created to educate Ithaca College members regarding issues of sexual violence through awareness and prevention. Students who experience sexual violence (including dating violence, stalking and sexual assault), sexual harassment, or discrimination based on gender or sexual identity are encouraged to report their experience to the Title IX Coordinator to explore formal and informal reporting options and explore the support and resources available.
 
Ithaca College's Sexual Misconduct Policy
 
Ithaca College's Student Conduct Code
 
New York State Students' Bill of Rights
 
Reporting Sexual Misconduct
 
Confidential Resources
 
Counseling and Psychological Services
 
Center for Health Promotion
 
Center for LGBT Education, Outreach & Services
 
Religious and Spiritual Life
 
The Center for IDEAS
 
Advocacy Center

 https://sportandsocialjustice.org/programs/huddle-up/

Diversity and Inclusion

 

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Athletics can thrive only if the entire family strives to reflect the changing faces of the student body, region, state, and nation.  By welcoming individuals from every background and creating opportunities for our student-athletes to compete at a high level, we will build a diverse group of strong student-athletes to inspire the next generation.

 

The goal of Diversity and Inclusion to increase performance, increase support, and to ensure long-term support for our student-athletes by harnessing the synergy of many diverse talents into a high-performing team. 

 

Ithaca College Intercollegiate Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Policy


Ithaca College Transgender Athlete Policy

 

LGBTQ – One Team

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In 2016, the Division III Management Council endorsed the creation of a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Working Group.  The working group’s charge is to examine the current LGBTQ landscape in Division III.  Examination and research may lead to potential programming, resources, and recognition of the LGBTQ community and its allies as well as increasing the engagement and collaboration at the institutional, conference and national levels.

 

Bombers - If You Can Play, You Can Play

 

Finding Common Ground - Religion and LGBTQ Inclusion in Intercollegiate Athletics

 

Sportsmanship – Respect.  It’s the name of the game.

 

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All Bomber student-athletes are expected to display the utmost professionalism and sportsmanship during practice and intercollegiate competition.  The athletics department staff at IC takes hosting all contests and conference and NCAA Postseason Championships with great pride.  It is part of our mission to ensure that all student-athletes have a positive experience while on our campus.

 

NCAA Respect

Time management is a key component to any college student’s success. From classes to competition, and everything in between, the student-athlete’s schedule is busy.


 http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Student_Resources/Time_Management_DI_DII_DIII.pdf

https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/committees/d3/saac/D3SAAC_TimeDemandsResources.pdf

Resources

  • Academic Advisors and Professors
    • Other resources that can be utilized for academic questions are your individual academic advisors, or professors in your specific majors. They are able to assist with specific questions or concerns about courses, workloads, scheduling and more.
    • Individual Planning
      • Managing your time is very important as a student-athlete. Things that can assist with time management and organization are planners or agendas, as well as calendars. Utilize reminder apps or planning apps, and designate specific time for studying and rest. It may be helpful to designate specific spaces for studying versus rest as well to boost productivity.

 

Contact Information

607-274-1001 (main office line)

607-274-7301 (fax)

advisingcenter@ithaca.edu (email)

Ithaca College

Academic Advising Center

953 Danby Road

Ithaca, NY 14850

Career Services
 

 

Career Services provides career related education, experiential learning, professional development, and post-graduate opportunities for the benefit of students and alumni. Ultimately, each person is responsible for their own career direction and decision-making. By utilizing our programs and services, students and alumni will learn to incorporate a multi-faceted approach to their career development.  Career Services recommends starting your career development process early in your college career. We welcome the opportunity to be partners with you.
 
Office of Career Services Video
Office of Career Services Website


Financial Planning
 


NCAA student-athletes now have an online financial awareness platform that provides them with tips on how to be more fiscally responsible while in college, while also preparing them for financial decisions that may impact them after graduation.

The platform will provide more than 450,000 NCAA student-athletes with access to video-based interactive modules that will give them instruction for money and personal business management. The nine modules have information on budgeting; saving; the different types of banking institutions; short- and long-term expenses and income; credit scores and how to avoid debt; taxes; investment portfolios and risks; lending, borrowing and interest rates; and various types of insurance. Former NCAA student-athletes present the video messaging, with each module running around three to five minutes in length.

 

https://www.mymoney.gov/mymoney-five-tools

 

  • The MyMoney Five & Tools serves to help you make financial decisions easier, and to provide you tools to learn about finances, and good financial planning now and post collegiately as well. Each of the five principles, Earn, Save & Invest, Protect, Spend and Borrow, all are linked on the web page with further information relating to each section that provides helpful tips. There are also three tools, Calculators, Budgeting Worksheets and Checklists, that serve to further help you understand financial planning and learn how to plan effectively for yourself and your future. (MyMoney.gov)