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.
Welcome to CHAMPS!
Welcome to CHAMPS!
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas welcomes students to a brand new year of CHAMPS!
Released on October 6, 2025.
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 6, 2025.
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 20, 2025.
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 3, 2025.
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 17, 2025.
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.
To be released on January 5, 2026.
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.
To be released on January 19, 2026.
Mindfulness
On-Demand Mindfulness Video #1
Paralympian Lacey Henderson talks about the importance of Mindfulness, how it relates to leadership and how to stay mindful even when you’re moving. She shares a great story about how she learned about Mindfulness and even shares some extra tips for your students. Four other athletes share mental health tips!
To be released on February 2, 2026.
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.
To be released on February 16, 2026.
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.
To be released on March 2, 2026.
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.
To be released on March 16, 2026.
Strength
On-Demand Strength Video #1
Professional soccer player Sierra Enge shares what Strength means to her and how she practices it in different aspects of her life. She shares a story about how she showed Strength while learning to ride a bike and how Strength relates to leadership and mental health. AFH Athletes also share four exercises for your students to move with: arm circles, split squats, inch worms and scissor kicks!
To be released on April 6, 2026.
On-Demand Strength Video #2
Professional track and field athlete Matthew Boling shares what Strength means to him and how he practices it in different aspects of her life. He shares a story about how one of his coaches taught him the importance of Strength and how it relates to leadership and mental health.
To be released on April 20, 2026.