Welcome
At Mississippi State, we believe in the philosophy that an athletic department’s priority is to enhance the student-athlete experience and that success, academically, athletically and personally, is a byproduct. Through the use of interactive workshops and experiential learning opportunities, we will strive to provide Mississippi State student-athletes with experiences that will prepare them for success as they transition into college, continue through their collegiate careers, and embark on their professional careers.
MISSION STATEMENT
Commitment to the holistic growth of all Mississippi State student-athletes, through Life After Sport Initiatives (LASI), based on four pillars: Personal Development, Professional Development, Leadership Development, and Community Engagement.
VISION STATEMENT
Develop confident and independent leaders for life after sport.
Mississippi State Athletics Life After Sport Initiatives (LASI) are a set of foundational programs designed to assist student-athletes’ growth and transformation from first-time college students to career-ready leaders set to embark on life after their respective sports.
The DAWG Walk - This graphic shows the progression of a student-athlete from their first day at Mississippi State to the time their collegiate careers end.
- Transitional Development – programming focused on the transition into collegiate life as First Year students and the transition to life after sport for Fourth Year student-athletes.
- Personal Development – programming focused on personal growth and awareness for First Year and Second Year student-athletes.
- Leadership Development – programming focused on developing leadership skills and social awareness for Second Year and Third Year student-athletes.
- Professional Development – programming focused on professional skills and career readiness for Third Year and Fourth Year student-athletes.