Program Overview
CORE PILLARS
| PILLAR 1 | PILLAR 2 | PILLAR 3 | PILLAR 4 | PILLAR 5 | PILLAR 6 |
| LDSP embraces each element of our core vision, mission and strategic plan. As we forward a tradition of excellence, we are committed to the personal, social, career and leadership enhancement of our student-athletes, coaches and administrators. In addition, LDSP aims to support members of the Scarlet Knight family during their intercollegiate experience and in life after sport via continual alumni engagement. |
PILLAR 1
“LDSP has helped me to shape personal leadership identity and helped me to understand what it means to become a part of the Scarlet Knight Family. I am excited to be involved with the development of a freshmen class that shapes the transition experience for student-athletes.” - Ryan Cassidy, Football
PILLAR 2
“LDSP has provided me with an abundance of community service opportunities, both local and global, and helped prepare my resume, find interviews, and inherit numerous leadership skills. Above all else, LDSP has provided an opportunity for me to share my voice in a student athlete and Rutgers athletics staff setting, while helping me connect with peers and find friends for life.” - Joey Downes, Men's Basketball
PILLAR 3
“Through LDSP I have been able to enhance my career network through events like Knight of Networking where we have opportunities to intentionally connect with Rutgers Alumni and former letterwinners. Serving has President has provided me an opportunity to grow as a leader and represent the voice student-athletes across the Big Ten." - Dimitri Demos, Men's Track and Field
PILLAR 4
LDSP CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE HOURS
“Being a part of Rutgers SAAC and working with LDSP has given me academic, career and life opportunities I would not have gotten elsewhere. It has given me the platform to make connections with people in my degree field as well as my own personal passions and interests.” - Karysa Swackenberg, Volleyball
PILLAR 5
“The LDSP has benefited me with my transition to life after college sports by connecting me with Rutgers Alumni and growing my professional network. More importantly, the LDSP has helped me identify values and build character.” - Abbey Brooks, Women's Lacrosse
PILLAR 6
“As a Scarlet Knight we have the opportunity to connect with a huge alumni base across the country in varied career and professional areas. This is an invaluable mentorship opportunity as we graduate and transition to life after sport in our professional lives.” - Jenna Sobieski, Women's Track and Field
