Edge Program
The Edge
Student Athlete Success Program (SASP)
E.D.G.E. Program
Equip • Develop • Growth • Elevate
The EDGE Program for student-athletes was created to help students prepare for academic success, athletic performance, and personal development at the next level—just as intentionally as they prepare for competition. The EDGE Program has built a comprehensive framework designed to support every student-athlete on their journey. This framework follows four pillars: Equip, Develop, Growth, and Elevate.
Equip- Student-athletes are students first, and academic success forms the foundation of their college experience. The EDGE Program is located in the 200 Building within the TLC (Tutor and Learning Center), giving athletes direct access to free professional tutoring services and academic resources offered on campus.
The Equip pillar focuses on ensuring student-athletes have the tools they need to succeed, including:
- Clear knowledge of academic expectations
- Access to qualified academic support
- Strategies for managing eligibility requirements
- Resources to stay on track for graduation
Equip is about building a strong foundation—providing the essentials every student-athlete needs to thrive.
Develop- A college student’s schedule is demanding—classes, assignments, studying, employment, nutrition, sleep, and more. For student-athletes, these responsibilities expand with practices, strength training, film study, travel, and games.
The Develop pillar helps athletes build the habits and routines that support success by focusing on:
- Effective time-management skills
- Understanding how long academic tasks truly take
- Planning ahead for busy academic or athletic periods
- Creating daily structures that promote discipline and consistency
Development is where student-athletes learn to take control of their time, their responsibilities, and their outcomes.
Growth- Every student-athlete comes to campus with goals—earning a degree, transferring to a four-year university, improving academically, or excelling in their sport. Growth emphasizes understanding those goals and mapping a path to achieve them.
Through academic advising and degree planning offered at the college, student-athletes can align their coursework with their future ambitions. The Growth pillar emphasizes:
- Setting meaningful academic and athletic goals
- Identifying the steps required to reach them
- Staying organized and intentional with their progress
- Recognizing future opportunities created by their hard work
Growth provides student-athletes with direction, purpose, and clarity as they move forward.
Elevate- Once student-athletes are equipped, developed, and growing, the final step is Elevate—turning preparation into performance.
The EDGE Program offers:
- A dedicated environment for focused academic work
- Access to the campus learning ecosystem
- A space that reinforces accountability and consistency
- Opportunities to build the habits that lead to long-term success
Elevate is where student-athletes execute their plans, rise to the challenges ahead, and reach the goals they have set for themselves.
Our Commitment- The EDGE motto - Equip, Develop, Growth, Elevate - is more than a model for academic and athletic improvement. It is a framework for shaping disciplined, responsible, and resilient individuals prepared for life long after graduation. The EDGE Program exists to support student-athletes throughout their college journey, providing a community that believes deeply in their potential and is invested in their success.
Edge Program Coordinator (Student-Athletes): Cole Parker
Email: cparker@shastacollege.edu
Office: 222
