FORWARD360

GIVE US YOUR ALL AND WE’LL GIVE YOU OURS

FORWARD360 is our holistic wellness program that gives you the tools, opportunities, resources and support you need to reach your full potential. Why? Because being part of a team means taking care of our student-athletes as people — and showing you how to become your best, all around.

We maximize each student’s academic achievement opportunities at a top-tier university through personalized learning strategies and development planning.

OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES ARE PURSUING MORE THAN 90 DEMANDING AND DIVERSE DEGREE PROGRAMS AND CONSISTENTLY ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE WITH A COLLECTIVE CUMULATIVE GPA OVER 3.0

WE LEARN TOGETHER: OUR FACILITIES

The Academic Services staff provides individual academic support to each of our 800+ student-athletes in pursuing their academic goals. Together, we consistently maintain exceptional levels of eligibility and retention, as well as achieve remarkable graduation success rates. > Advisors and Learning Specialists

Our experienced staff of 14 advisors and learning specialists provide daily academic support through class and major selection, eligibility monitoring, personalized skill instruction, and organizational guidance. > Tutors and Mentors

To supplement our full-time staff, more than 80 tutors and mentors are available to all student-athletes. Our highly-skilled tutors provide course-specific support in both individual and group environments.

Two dedicated learning centers are available to student-athletes from all 23 sports for more than 100 combined hours per week. Student-athletes are welcome to drop in before or after practice, between classes, or in the evening hours to study, collaborate, and meet with staff. The Fetzer Center for Academics Excellence, located at Camp Randall Stadium on the west side of campus, is a state-of-the-art facility consisting of 17 tutorial/study rooms, a 28-station computer lab, multiple quiet study areas, and the majority of our Academic Services staff. The Kohl Fetzer Center is located at the Kohl Center on the east side of campus, and provides an additional 5000 square feet that houses additional Academic Services staff, multiple tutorial/study rooms, an 11-station computer lab, and a quiet study environment.

Badgers Give Back

We are the heart of Wisconsin Athletics and instill a culture of giving back by working for a cause, not applause.

83% OF STUDENT-ATHLETES PARTICIPATED IN A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY-FOCUSED EVENTS IN 2018–19. MAKE YOUR PLEDGE TO BE A GAME CHANGER.

MAKE YOUR DREAMS A REALITY

We know that our Badger family extends far beyond the staff and student-athletes on campus, which is why we provide fun and diverse opportunities to build long-lasting relationships with Badger Nation throughout the school year.

WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO

1850+

veterans thanked for their service

“They laughed a little louder, they cried a little softer, they lived a little stronger, because they stood together.”

4800

meals served to families of low-income

1350+

smiles brought to patients at the American Family Children’s Hospital Our opportunities challenge you to see the big picture and empower you to make a difference. People don’t wear their struggles or hardships on their sleeve, so you never know when a short conversation, a new toy, a pat on the back, or even just a smile will be a person’s saving grace.

800+

pen pal letters

Love doesn’t count chromosomes

150

prom dates with Wisconsin Upside Down

Fighting cancer so kids won’t have to

2300+

stuffed animals found a home in the arms of less fortunate children

CAREER LEADERSHIP

Our goal is to connect today’s opportunities with tomorrow’s possibilities. Together, we’ll organize individualized experiences while you’re here on campus and upon graduation.

95% OF THE 2018-19 GRADUATING CLASS SECURED MEANINGFUL CAREER OUTCOMES

With the largest staff in the country, we are here to empower you to reach your full potential. Leveraging strategic partnerships with employers and Badger alumni and exploring intentional career and leadership experiences are all part of the journey we take together.

> SELF-AWARENESS > EXPLOR ATION > GOAL-SETTING > PREPAR ATION > PLACEMENT

> One-on-One Coaching > The Forward360 App > Badger Alumni & Employer Connections > Badgers Go Pro Events & Career Night > Site Visits & Externships > Transition In & Out Series

> Leadership Lessons > Leadership Transformation Cohort > Leadership Certificate > Student-Athlete Advisory Committee > Peer Leadership Program > The Buckinghams

“Through the services of C&L, I was able to accomplish semester goals and work towards landing an internship related to my major. My C&L coordinator helped me create a resume and provided me with resources to search for internship opportunities. This ultimately led to upcoming interviews and networking opportunities with two organizations I am really interested in!”

– GABBY DESROSIERS, WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD

CLINICAL SPORT PSYCHOLOGY

We are here to provide all studentathletes the opportunity to flourish through mental health and sport psychology services.

Our approach to serving student-athletes provides you the opportunity to choose an “in-house” athletic department psychologist or a campus or community provider that best fits your needs.

We focus on the overall well-being of all student-athletes. We understand that athletes are humans, and thus at times may feel overwhelmed by the demands of being a Badger student-athlete. Our staff listens, provides support, guidance, and psychological treatment. We help educate student-athletes on the use of relaxation, visualization, and breathing techniques to maximize their personal, academic, and athletic performance.

Below are a few common reasons student-athletes come to us. Please remember this list is not exhaustive — and we can, and will, help you work through whatever concerns you have.

SPORT PSYCHOLOGY MENTAL HEALTH

> Addressing focus & concentration > Managing performance anxiety > Goal-setting > Managing emotions as part of practice & competing > Team cohesion & peak performance

> Challenges with roommates, friends, & family > Anxiety & worry > Feeling depressed or having a low mood > Academic stresses > Coping with an injury or health concern > Adjustment to starting college & being part of a new team

To ensure we are providing comprehensive care, we partner with:

> Athletic Trainers > Community Mental Health Providers > Forward 360 Colleagues > Registered Dieticians > Sports Medicine Physicians > University Health Services

“We look forward to your time here as a Badger student-athlete and are commited to your overall health and well-being during your time here at Wisconsin!” – D R . C A S S I E PA S Q UA R I E L L O,

D I R E C TO R O F C L I N I C A L & SPORT PSYCHOLOGY

Inclusion Engagement

We strive to ensure that all policies, programs, procedures, and initiatives encompass a wide range of perspectives and experiences by partnering with and supporting a variety of constituents within the Wisconsin Athletics department, on campus, in the Madison community, and around the country.

The Inclusion & Engagement department is one of the first departments in the nation created intentionally to focus on diversity, inclusion, and engagement within college athletics!

We embrace the differences among our student-athletes, staff, administration, and coaches as we work to fuel access, opportunity, and reach within Wisconsin Athletics.

OUR FOUR PILLARS INCLUDE: > EDUCATION

Providing learning opportunities about the countless dimensions of diversity

> COMPETENCY

Establishing platforms that build insight and understanding > ADVOCACY

Communicating the importance and value of embracing inclusive excellence

> COLL ABOR ATION

Inspiring inclusive connections between everyone, every day

Group and individual engagement opportunities and programming for student-athletes include:

> Student-Athletes Equally Supporting

Others (SAESO) > Badger Affinity Groups for underrepresented populations > Diversity & Inclusion Capacity Building > Nationally Recognized

Conference Participation > Study Abroad Program > Participating in campus partnerships and initiatives > Alumni Connection > “Off the Court” personal development investment > Diversity & Inclusion

Group (DIG) > AreaRED

SAESO’s Vice President, Melissa Pick, leads other student-athletes, UW students, and community members in a discussion about Black History Month during SAESO’s annual Soul Food Night.

“Having a department that understands, respects, and embraces differences has not only made a huge impact on my time at Wisconsin, but in my life as a whole.

Inclusion & Engagement helps UW feel like home.” – TYRA TURNER,

SOFTBALL

Performance Nutrition

We strive to provide education, along with appropriate food and nutrition products, to help student-athletes maximize their performance potential and overall health.

Jack Link’s Protein Performance Centers at Camp Randall Stadium and the Kohl Center offer student-athletes: > Pre- and post-workout customized shakes > Grab-n-Go fueling for pre-, mid-, and post-workout needs > Nutrition education graphics and displays

Nutrition is key to performing your best before, during, and after competition. The performance nutrition team champions department-wide services and information for all student-athletes. We also support each student-athlete individually with personal evaluations and nutrition counseling.

The College Athletics Meal Plan (CAMP) app is one of many useful tools for finding participating restaurants, suggested menu items, meal calendars and more. The app also allows student-athletes to order customized recovery shakes throughout the day.

“The availability of the Grabn-Go snacks is great when having limited time between training and class because you know the healthy snacks selected will help prepare you to perform at your next session. Also, having the ability to work with the staff to develop a personalized nutrition plan is crucial for my teammates and I to compete at the highest level all season.”

- Z AC H K L A N C N I K , MEN’S SOCCER

“Every little thing matters to us on the Wisconsin volleyball team and we believe that nutrition is something that we can control and can help us reach our full potential. The performance nutrition program has helped us do that and we are very thankful for them.”

- S Y D N E Y H I L L E Y, VOLLEYBALL

In addition to fueling centers and the CAMP app, here are some of the ways our performance nutrition department supports student-athletes:

> NUTRITION EDUCATION

Team presentations, individual counseling, cooking classes, social media posts, and grocery store tours

> NUTRITION ASSESSMENT

Vitamin and mineral assessment, DXA bone density screening, body composition analysis, and injury prevention > COMPETITION NUTRITION

Fueling plans and product selection, pre-and post-game meal guidance, and nutrition packs

> SUPPLEMENT EVALUATION

Supplement selection and safety, as well as product and usage recommendations > TR AINING TABLE

Specially-developed menus including a buffet-style breakfast for all student-athletes

Sports Medicine

Our team ensures that student-athletes have access to personal high-quality sports medicine care while enhancing both their academic and athletic experiences.

In addition to Wisconsin Athletics department facilities and University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, campus is home to a Level One Trauma Center with a wide range of medical specialties that can accommodate the healthcare needs of our student-athletes.

The sports medicine staff consists of an experienced group of athletic trainers that work under the direction of our team physicians to coordinate and provide medical care to all student-athletes. Each athletic team is assigned one or more athletic trainers, a primary care physician, and an orthopedic physician.

Our physicians and athletic trainers work with a variety of other providers to ensure student -athletes have access to specialized sports medicine care in these areas:

> Nutrition > Clinical & Sport

Psychology > Massage > Physical Therapy > Optical > Dental > Chiropractic > Sleep Medicine > Alcohol & Drug

Counseling

“The health, well-being, and safety of our student-athletes is the highest priority for our sports medicine staff. We strive to make sure that our student-athletes have access to the healthcare resources they need to be successful in their sport and life.” – M I C H A E L M O L L ,

A S S I S TA NT ATH L E TI C D I R EC TO R FOR SPORTS MEDICINE

BADGER ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

Our interdisciplinary sports performance program collaborates with a variety of specialists to maximize each studentathlete’s performance through the integration of science, training, and injury management. We implement a variety of physiologic and performance testing metrics to help guide injury prevention, performance enhancement, and return to sport following an injury.

THE MUELLER SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER

The Mueller Sports Medicine Center serves as our main facility that offers a variety of sports medicine services to studentathletes. The facility houses our orthopedic and primary care physician clinics, sports performance testing, rehabilitation space, recovery and therapy pools.

Strength Conditioning

Our primary purpose is to enhance the student-athlete experience, and help them achieve their potential as student-athletes and as people.

OUR TEAM IS SPREAD ACROSS FOUR FACILITIES IN ORDER TO WORK WITH STUDENT-ATHLETES IN ALL 23 VARSITY SPORTS: > Kohl Center > Camp Randall > McClain Center > Porter Boathouse

All student-athletes are involved in yearround strength and conditioning programs that use baseline performance data to guide and gauge progress.

> The Off-Season Program

Works to develop the total athlete and address the particular training needs of each sport.

> The In-Season Program

Focuses on management and maintenance of the improvements made during the off-season cycle with an emphasis on sport performance and injury prevention.

Our team has 11 full-time coaches on staff, with access to additional athletic department resources and experts in sports medicine and performance nutrition. Depending on the physical demands and energy requirements of each particular sport, we utilize a range of training techniques such as traditional strength training, weight lifting (Olympic), and various functional movements. Our staff also works to influence a number of additional athletic performance variables beyond traditional strength development, including:

> Sport-specific Conditioning Attributes > Mobility > Power > Speed

“In two years, the Strength and Conditioning staff has helped me completely transform as an athlete. Everyone on staff is incredibly passionate about the work they do and show up every day ready to help us student-athletes embrace challenges. Their attention to detail and skill are shown in the highly customized and sport-specific programs made for every athlete. With their help, my on-court performance and overall confidence has improved tremendously. Seeing all the hard work the staff puts in to us every day makes it easy for us athletes to show up and put the work in.”

– AVA MARKHAM, WOMEN’S TENNIS

W Club

Our mission is to nurture the legacy, tradition, and values that come from participation in intercollegiate athletics, and deliver services that enhance letterwinners’ lives through connections to each other, Wisconsin Athletics, the University of Wisconsin, and Badger Nation.

THE W CLUB INCLUDES MORE THAN 11,407 MALE AND FEMALE ATHLETES FROM 36 DIFFERENT SPORTS DATING BACK TO 1895.

The W Club was established in 1949 and set the benchmark on letterwinner associations. What started as a small alumni group has become an organization with a diverse membership base of over 11,400 letterwinners representing athletes from 36 different sports dating back to 1895. Today, with a great sense of tradition and pride, the W Club focuses on providing opportunities to stay connected to fellow letterwinners, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and the heritage of being a former Badger athlete.

As a Badger letterwinner, you belong to a small and select group that participated at an elite level of competition. The W Club will ensure that your achievements will become a proud legacy and provide a lasting impression to guide future Badgers through connections to services, opportunities, events, and a powerful network of Badgers all over the world. Once a Badger, Always a Badger!

> Networking and Connections: Make career, business, and letterwinner connections through the Forward 360 app, sport reunions, the letterwinner tunnel during Homecoming, and regional events with fellow Badgers all over the country. > Community Involvement: Engage with and support our current student-athletes by participating in our Badgers Go Pro and Leadership Lessons initiatives, by becoming a student-athlete mentor, and also by attending the Student-Athlete Career Night. > Camp Randall Heritage Hall: Get admission during home football games when you have a valid game ticket.

“Earning a varsity letter is an accomplishment that I am very proud of. I think that my experience as a Badger provided lessons in teamwork, time management, and perseverance that have been instrumental in furthering my career and personal development.” – SCOTT WILLIAMS,

MEN’S ROWING (1981-1985)

PUT IN THE EFFORT. SEE THE RESULTS.

The keys to success are grounded in six dimensions of wellness brought to real life through nine multidimensional programs. Through our efforts, we’ll grow in ways that empower each of us to bring the Wisconsin Idea forward and impact lives far beyond our own.