CHAMPS Program Content
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The content included below is a direct link to all released CHAMPS materials, inclusive of on-demand videos as well as workbooks and guides for each Word of the Month. This page will be updated on a bi-monthly basis as soon as new materials are released.
Courage
On-Demand Courage Video #1
Pro soccer player Megan Montefusco gives a lesson on Courage, sharing why it’s important in her life and how it helps with her mental health and leadership skills. Four other athletes will guide students in four exercises: shoulder blasts (aka arm circles), squats, jumping jacks and froggies.
Released on October 7, 2024.
On-Demand Courage Video #2
Olympian Kendall Ellis builds upon the first Courage lesson sharing how she incorporates it into her life – on and off the track. Four other athletes will guide students in four exercises: push ups, one leg deadlifts, high knees and cherry pickers.
Released on October 21, 2024.
Access the black and white versions of the Courage Teacher Guide and Courage Student Workbook if needed.
Honesty
On-Demand Honesty Video #1
NFL player Joshua Kelley shares why Honesty is essential in his life and how it strengthens his mental health and leadership skills. Plus, four other athletes lead students in four energizing exercises: shoulder taps, squats, burpees, and crunches.
Released on November 4, 2024.
On-Demand Honesty Video #2
Hall of Fame soccer player Shannon Boxx shares why Honesty is important to her on and off the field. Plus, four other athletes lead students in four energizing exercises: bicep curls, side lunges, skater jumps and v-ups.
Released on November 18, 2024.
Access the black and white versions of the Honesty Teacher Guide and Honesty Student Workbook if needed.
Accountability
On-Demand Accountability Video #1
Team USA bobsledder and former college football player Elliot Markuson shares what Accountability means to him and how it supports his mental health and leadership skills. Plus, four other athletes lead students in four energizing exercises: push ups, hip thrusts, jumping jacks and side plank.
Released on January 10, 2025.
On-Demand Accountability Video #2
Team USA cyclist Katie Walker shares what Accountability means to her and how it supports her mental health and leadership skills. Plus, four other athletes lead students in four energizing exercises: shoulder taps, lateral lunges, line hops and double leg eagles.
Released on January 10, 2025.
Access the black and white versions of the Accountability Teacher Guide and Accountability Student Workbook if needed.
Mindfulness
On-Demand Mindfulness Video #1
Hall of Fame soccer player Shannon Boxx shares why Honesty is important to her on and off the field. Plus, four other athletes lead students in four energizing exercises: bicep curls, side lunges, skater jumps and v-ups.
Released on February 4, 2025.
On-Demand Mindfulness Video #2
Team USA track and field athlete Kendra Coleman shares what Mindfulness means to her and how it supports her mental health and leadership skills. Plus, four other athletes share tips about how they stay mindful and take care of their mental health.
Released on February 21, 2025.
Access the black and white versions of the Mindfulness Teacher Guide and Mindfulness Student Workbook if needed.
Positivity
On-Demand Positivity Video #1
Professional basketball player Joy Burke shares what Positivity means to her and how it supports her mental health and leadership skills. Plus, four other athletes lead students in four energizing exercises: overhead presses, squats, squat shuffle and penguins.
Released on March 3, 2025.
On-Demand Positivity Video #2
The CHAMPS Word of the Month is Positivity! Team USA track and field Paralympian Isaac Jean-Paul shares what Positivity means to him and how it supports his mental health and leadership skills. Plus, four other athletes lead students in four energizing exercises: knee hugs, air squats, high knees and inch worms.
Released on March 17, 2025.
Access the black and white versions of the Positivity Teacher Guide and Positivity Student Workbook if needed.
Strength
To be released in April 2025.