Warrior Athletics Growth Series (W.A.G.S.)

Stanislaus State Athletics

W.A.G.S. is designed to be facilitated, researched, organized and directed by the coaches and the athletic-training staff. The goal is to present best practices, guides, tips and ideas to help each other become better instructors and mentors to help student-athletes succeed.

The group topics, with team leaders, are as follows:

Community Relations (Morgan Cathey, men's soccer head coach) — ideas for virtual community service and fundraising. How do we continue to engage with the surrounding community and support the mission of the University without sporting events?

Academics (Megan Powell, women's volleyball assistant coach) — best practices for teams successful in academics. How do we support our academic faculty and maintain high academic standards in a virtual environment? What leads to a high-achieving student-athlete?

Lifeskills (Shannon Mauldin, women's basketball assistant coach) — How can we provide a transformational experience for our student-athletes to they can be prepared for life's challenges? How can we support learning, understanding, and change in a complex social environment? What resources are available and what can we provide to help our students succeed in life?

Professional Development (Troy Johnson, track & field head coach) — Tips and ideas on how coaches can develop skills to grow and better serve the students.

Health & Wellness (Elizabeth Melo, assistant athletic trainer) — Guidelines and resources to assist in self-care, mental health, and adaptation to a virtual environment.

All presentations can be seen on the Warrior Athletics YouTube Channel. Each topic is also listed below with link to the presentation video.

"Coaches are so much more to our student-athletes than the person calling plays. Our faculty are mentors, academic advisors, counselors, community university ambassadors, and stewards of life-long learning."

— Terry Donovan, Director of Athletics

Coaches Continue to Educate Through Warrior Athletics Growth Series

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W.A.G.S. TEAMS

Community Relations	Academics	Lifeskills	Professional Development	Health & Wellness

Morgan Cathey Head Coach Men's Soccer	Megan Powell Assistant Coach Volleyball	Shannon Mauldin Assistant Coach Women's Basketball	Troy Johnson Head Coach Track & Field	Elizabeth Melo Assistant Athletic Trainer
Paul Trevor Brandon Christianson Verek Visaraga Mike McNeil	Jessica Ventoza Madison Kroger Darren Holman Alexis Martinez	Yee Tran Cassidy Ferrell Chris Vasquez Christine Dibble	Gabriel Bolton Cameron Bushéy Kenny Leonesio Wayman Strickland	Joey Guzzo Dake Walden Gary Hogan Mallori Gibson-Rossi
Presentations Warrior P.E. Fundraising Recruiting In Central Valley	Presentations Online Learning Academic Resources Tracking Academic Performance	Presentations Communication Diversity & Inclusion Leadership & The Pie Chart of Life	Presentations Transformational Leadership Developing Your Brand Recruiting in a Virtual World	Presentations Mental Health and Social Media Sleep Management Stress

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