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Leadership Development

Lehigh is committed to providing student-athletes with the resources, experiences and training to maximize their leadership potential in ways that will enhance their personal development, contribute to their team’s overall success, and further advance the mission of Lehigh Athletics.

JOHN A. CABLE CENTER FOR ATHLETICS LEADERSHIP

Introduction

The John A. Cable Center for Athletics Leadership Development was created in 2008 through the vision and generosity of alumnus John A. Cable ’45 as an extension of Lehigh University’s Office of Student Leadership Development. The vision of the center is to foster and inspire a culture of leadership within the Lehigh athletics community in which enhanced self-awareness, an authentic commitment to team goals, and congruence between values and actions all invigorate and complement a championship athletic experience.

Mission

Our programs aim to develop and enhance student-athlete leadership skills and a broader understanding of the importance of leadership to the quality of the student-athlete experience. Through innovative and intentional educational programs and opportunities, we strive to develop a sense of community among staff members, teams and individuals that centers on the value of positive leadership. By creating and sustaining a culture of leadership within Athletics, all members of the Athletics community will inherently contribute to the greater success of their teams, and the quality and effectiveness of the Athletics Department, Lehigh University and the larger Bethlehem community.

Programs

The Athletics Leadership Development programs at Lehigh University contribute to the holistic development of varsity student-athletes by exposing them to intentional leadership education and training. Our programs help student-athletes to lead themselves and others effectively through self-exploration, a commitment to congruent values and action, and setting a standard on their teams. By creating a culture of leadership within the Athletics Department and across campus, our student-athletes will be prepared to handle team leadership challenges in conjunction with their head coaches, and life leadership challenges outside of the realm of athletics.

To learn more about our athletics leadership initiatives, see our Programs page.