How Game Plan Helps Niagara University Reach & Develop Their Athletes

Game Plan serves as a centralized library of educational resources, structured to support the unique needs of student-athletes. Niagara has partnered with Game Plan to provide all of its student-athletes a baseline of knowledge to support their development outside of their sport and offer tools that can also serve them in competition.  

The platform allows the department to cover many topics and deliver the same content across the board that the student-athletes can complete in a user-friendly manner.

What Topics Are the Most Important For Niagara Student-Athletes

Based on the NCAA’s Core Guarantees, Niagara has developed a program focused on three core areas.

Development: Courses on career preparation, leadership, NIL, and finance, aimed at preparing student-athletes for life beyond sports.
Wellness: Focused on mental health and nutrition, supporting athletes' physical and emotional well-being.
Belonging: Courses on Title IX and DEI, fostering a sense of inclusivity and awareness among student-athletes.

Niagara's approach to assigning courses is systematic and thoughtful. For instance, by integrating strategically selected courses into the athletes' championship seasons, they ensure that athletes receive critical support when stress levels and performance pressures are at their peak. Niagara has found the mental health content to be particularly valuable, and this strategic timing has enhanced the athletes' ability to manage mental health challenges effectively.

How Game Plan Helps the Niagara Staff Do More

For the athletics department, Game Plan has been a transformative tool, enabling the administrative staff to deliver comprehensive, consistent programming across all teams. The ease of use and robust support have made the integration seamless.