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The Islanders Student-Athlete Development Program has been created to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience throughout their college careers. Each semester, a list of life skills programming will be made available to student-athletes. Students will be required to participate in a total of three programs each academic year. 

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October 2025 Programming Schedule

Date(s)	Life Skills Event	Host
Oct. 7	Islanders SAAC Meeting	Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Oct. 9	Canvas Creations	I-Create Makerspace
Oct. 11	Little Event	Islanders SAAC & Athletics Team
Oct. 14	Sleep Hygiene	Kevin Gossett, UCC
Oct. 23	Service & Leadership in your Community	Ben Olivera, SEAS

The staff advisor is Associate AD for Student-Athlete Development Devon Wilde. For any questions or more information, please email Devon at devon.wilde@tamucc.edu.
 

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Development Program

Academic Excellence

To support the academic progress of the student-athlete toward intellectual development and graduation

 Athletic Excellence

To build philosophical foundations for the development of athletics programs that are broad-based and dedicated to the well-being of the student-athlete

 Personal Development

To support the development of a well-balanced lifestyle for the student-athletes, encouraging emotional well-being, leadership, personal growth and decision making skills

 Commitment to Professional Development

To encourage the student-athlete to develop and pursue career and life goals as well as equip them with the tools needed to gain employment after graduation

Commitment to Service

To engage the student-athlete in service to his or her campus and surrounding communities

Leadership
To provide opportunities for student-athletes to take on leadership roles and responsibilities as well as develop their own leadership style
 

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In the Community

Community service is an important part of the Islanders Athletics experience. Student-athletes are a key part of the campus and Corpus Christi communities, and with everything that our fellow Islanders and the people of the city give to us, we feel it is important to give back.

2025-26 Community Service Efforts:

• Beach Bash
• Conquer the Coast
• Islanders Housing Move-In

Total Hours of Community Service as of Oct. 1, 2025: over 1,300