title: Intercollegiate Athlete as Student Leader.
abstract: The chapter explores student-athlete campus engagement and challenges faced by athletes that may impede leadership development. The roles of athletic academic advisors, team coaches, and teammates in leadership development are outlined. Current campus initiatives directly related to intercollegiate athlete leadership development are also shared.
authors.affiliation: Sport and Event Management, School of Communications, Elon University.
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Weaver
authors.affiliation: Department of Athletics, Marquette University.
authors.forename: Kathleen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Simet
mesh_terms: D056352:Athletes; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D013334:Students; D014495:Universities