In fact, the Academic Gameplan has not only drawn favorable reviews from current Bulldog football players using it for the first time, but also from university professors who have noticed a significant change in the way those same players are approaching their classes. Originally designed to improve the academic success of student-athletes, the fundamentals and techniques taught in the Academic Gameplan can be utilized by all students who want to succeed or improve in the classroom. In turn, this allows for concentration on the subject matter and greater motivation, making the student experience much more interesting and rewarding. We realize that whether it's a football game or a math class, execution fuels emotion in all cases. It's the 'big play' that excites the crowd and infuses the team with spirit and drive.
Execution is the bottom line behind winning, and the key to execution is a great plan.
When that plan starts with solid fundamental preparation, that plan has a chance to be executed. The Basics Fundamentals - These are the skills that serve as building blocks for executing greater and more complex tasks, much like a football player who learns to block and tackle long before he is taught any plays. Power of How - This aspect of the Academic Gameplan empowers students to execute a gameplan for academic success, with special emphasis on classroom positioning, notetaking skills, and techniques for reading, review and preparation. Mastering the fundamentals is necessary for both athletic and academic success. Through athletic analogies, we draw clear parallels.