Denison University

The Pillars of the Knetzer Family Institute for Development Through Sport

• Active scholarly research in student-athlete development
• Positive team culture cultivation
• Assistant Coach/Early Career Mentorship Program
• Leadership development education for athletic department staff
• Career exploration and development through strategic networking and utilizing the platform of "team"

Outcomes of the Knetzer Family Institute for Development Through Sport

• Improved Mental and Physical Health
• Improved Academic Achievement
• Decreased Behavioral Incidents
• Stronger On-Field Performance
• Improve Coaching Competencies Related to Student-Athlete Learning

What They're Saying About the Knetzer Family Institute...

"It's about the person. It's about building the integrity of the person, the staff and the department." – Joe Knetzer '85
 
"Our students invest a lot of time and energy and emotion in the sport experience. The Knetzer Family institute was formed to help them utilize that experience with the ultimate goal being their own growth and development." - Nan Carney-DeBord '80

"The development through sport model is rooted in the fundamentals of the liberal arts and our overall focus on helping students develop the skills, values, and habits to succeed in life. We don't invest in the personal and leadership development of athletes to have winning teams; we have winning teams because we are invested in the personal and leadership development of our athletes." - Adam Weinberg

"When we hear from employers, time and time again its these types of skills they are looking for in their graduates and our students are really developing through their sport experience." -  Dr. Greg Lott