The Scholar Athletes Leadership Academy (SALA) support team do a wonderful job of placing a strong emphasis on character development. Every engagement I have had with each student-athlete has been very impressive; they are all incredibly well-mannered and respectful. It is really great to see the school’s all-in holistic approach to athlete development coming into fruition.
We have some incredibly talented players at the Academy, but a big part of getting them to the next level is going to be based on the individual player’s ability to become and/or remain grounded.
As a result, our blended annual schedule of SALA and RBNYA-led education workshops for players, parents and staff only further strengthens our cultural alignment with SALA, drives home our shared values and places a strong emphasis on instilling, and then nurturing, principles of empathy, humility and respect.