Athlete-Connect

Free webinars for Carthage student-athletes

Carthage student-athletes and their parents are invited to take advantage of free webinars hosted by Campus Outreach Services/DragonFly Learning. Ten online seminars will be offered during the academic year, enabling student-athletes and their parents to hear from nationally known authors, experts, psychologists and other medical professionals on a variety of topics especially for student-athletes.

Experts provide the latest research and practical tips to assist in responsible decision-making and development of life skills. Carthage's Associate Athletic Director Gary Williams is one of the presenters.

Webinars include invaluable exercises to help arm students with knowledge and real-life examples to inspire success during their young adult years.

Students and their parents can enjoy unlimited access to on-demand recordings and a host of resources on each session topic through June 1. Parents are also encouraged to register for the Parent-Connect webinar series.

Maximize your use of Athlete-Connect live sessions

• To register to attend live webinars, visit our e-Classroom or follow the link sent to your email inbox one week prior to each live session.

• Review the Webinar Preparation Guide available in our e-Classroom.

• Print the Slide Workbook prior to the program.

• Join the session five minutes early and use your computer speakers for a free audio option.

• Ask questions of the experts during the presentation. Afterward, direct inquires to Webinars@CampusOutreachServices.com or call (866) 966-9998.

• Participate in the polls and case studies. Tabulated responses are shown immediately and all identities are kept confidential.

Utilize our Athlete-Connect e-Classroom

• Bookmark our e-Classroom.

Explore each session entry to:

• Reserve your seat in the virtual theater of every live webinar you wish to attend.

• Watch on-demand recordings within one day of each live broadcast.<

• Download Session Materials for all sessions including Slide Workbooks, Facilitation Guides and helpful Handouts.

• Explore the Resources section for school policies, legal issues, campus and national resources, getting help and learning more about each webinar topic.

Calendar

Note: All webinars take place from 11-11:45 a.m. CT

• Oct. 3 — Teens and Alcohol Use: Implications on Mind and Body.

• Oct. 17 — Team Ritual vs. Hazing: From Spirited to Dangerous.

• Nov. 7 — He Said, She Said: How Men and Women Learn Differently.

• Dec. 5 — Your Digital Identity's Net Worth: From College Admissions to Future Employers

• Jan. 2 — The Battle Against Bullying: How Bystanders Fit into the Equation.

• Jan. 23 — Staying in the Game and Keeping Your Eye on the Prize: Compliance with NCAA Regulations.

• Feb. 6 — Additives, Preservatives and Flavorings: Defining Nutrition in a World of Chemicals.

• March 5 — Living on the Edge: Sports, Drugs and Risk-Taking Behaviors.

• April 2 — Quality Communication in a Technological World.

• May — I'm Totally Stressing: The Quest for Balance.

Athlete-Connect Support Contacts

Technical Questions

Expert Panel

Gary Williams, Ph.D.
Associate Athletic Director, Carthage College

Susan Marine
Former Assistant Dean of Student Life and Director of the Harvard College Women’s Center, Harvard University

Katie Koestner
Student wellness and school risk management expert and Founder, Campus Outreach Services, Inc.