Amherst LEADS

Amherst LEADS is a comprehensive leadership development program for the student-athletes of @AmherstCollege.

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Seniors, Join us Monday for a conversation with Michael Hixon. He will speak about his experiences as a student athlete & two-time Olympian in synchronized diving, and his next step into his career after athletics. Event will be over Zoom; link has been emailed. See you there!

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In celebration of Black History Month, we honor @amherstcollb legend, Freddie Scott, @AmherstCollege Class of 1974. He went on to play wide receiver for 10 seasons in the NFL with the Colts and the Lions. In 2001, Freddie Scott was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

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In honor of Black History Month, we celebrate @AmherstCollege legend
Jean Fugett, Class of 1972. After Amherst, Fugett played in the NFL for 8 seasons with Dallas and Washington. While playing for Washington, Fugett earned his law degree to prepare for his career after the NFL.

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Congratulations to junior Mary Kate McGranahan and senior Kofi Hope-Gund, Amherst LEADS November Student Athletes of the Month! We appreciate your leadership and contributions to your teams and the Amherst community. ✨👟⚽️ #AmherstLEADS

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Congratulations to Ruby Hastie ‘22 and Ricky Goodson ‘22E - Amherst LEADS Student Athletes of the Month!💜✨We appreciate your leadership and contributions to your teams and the Amherst community. #AmherstLEADS

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Join us this Thursday 11/18 @ 8:30pm via zoom to hear from the incredible Tari Kandemiri as she shares how she turned her passions into a career path that she loves! Check the daily mammoth tomorrow for the zoom link! @officiallaxgirl #AmherstLEADS

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Happy #Juneteenth!

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Happy Pride Month!

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We’re so proud of you, Class of 2021! 🥳

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms and mother figures, we adore you 💜

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Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! #amherstleads

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DROP IN! This week, Lauren Kelly joins us at the regular time, 12p on Wednesday. Zoom link in an email from us! #amherstleads

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DROP IN! This week for our LEADS Drop-In Series, we hear from Amherst College Professor of American Studies Pawan Dinghra on decision-making. Same time, same place, Weds @ 12p, zoom link in an email from us! Make sure to join us! #amherstleads

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HAPPY NATIONAL STUDENT-ATHLETE DAY!!! #amherstleads

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DROP IN! Coach Banks will join our LEADs Drop-In Series this week to chat about team culture. Wed @ 12p as usual! Zoom link in an email from us! #amherstleads

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DROP IN! Coach Paradis will join us this Wednesday 3/31 at 12p for our LEADs Drop-In Series! Join us to learn more about yoga and meditation, and practice some for yourself! #amherstleads

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Celebrating Women’s History Month. Words from former NASA astronaut Mae Jemison to start your weekend. #amherstleads

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DROP-IN! LEADS Drop-In Series welcomes Director of Sports Medicine Maria Rello to talk about “Refueling at Val: Nutrition for Amherst Athletics” tomorrow at 12p! Zoom link in an email from us! #amherstleads

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Happy National Athletic Training Month and a HUGE thank you to our amazing Amherst Sports Medicine Staff! Stop in to the trainers room and thank them for all their hard work, especially this year! #amherstleads