Trojans in the Community | SAAC

As part of the Life Skills program, the Little Rock Department of Athletics welcomes numerous guest speakers each year to discuss various topics with the Little Rock student-athletes. The program aims to help guide the players through the various issues facing them as student-athletes, including mental health, nutrition, managing credit, goal setting, career choices, substance abuse and public service. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will assist in choosing the subject matter for each meeting.

The Life Skills program will be held on select dates throughout the academic year, and will be followed by a dinner for the Trojan student-athletes.

Former speakers
Derek Fisher
Mike Kirk - UALR Counseling Services
James Chavez and Brandon Brown - Northwest Mutual
Tim Wierman - Eat to Compete
Keith Jackson
Charles Barkley
Randy Walker - Ultimate Money Skills Program (managing personal finance)
Mike Wingfield - UALR Dept. of Counseling and Career Planning (mental health)
Wes Hardin - Chenal Country Club