The Success Model: A Student Athlete Educational Model Designed to Improve Academic Performance Through the Utilization of Athletic Transferable Skills

Abstract

The Success Model was developed to assist educators and counselors improve the way they prepare student athletes for academic, athletic, and future career success. The Success Model is made up four interrelating components: (a) Seif-management, (b) Note-taking, (c) Test-taking, and (d) Career Resources. This article explored why the Success Model is needed and how athletic transferable skills can be used as the building blocks for teaching studenl athletes how to succeed in classroom as well as all areas of life.