CHAMPS/Life Skills

CHallenging Athletes Minds for Personal Success

CHAMPS/Life Skills Program was created by the NCAA to support the student-athlete development initiatives of NCAA member institutions and to enhance the quality of the student-athlete experience within the context of higher education.

The mission of the Buccaneer Athletics CHAMPS/Life Skills Program is to provide support and commitment to the development of the student-athlete in the following areas:

o Academic Excellence

o Athletic Excellence

o Personal Development

o Career Development

o Service

Christine McCarey and the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Department of Athletics have been accepted to the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills program (August of 2008). Coach McCarey will take part in the CHAMPS/Life Skills orientation with the NCAA in February of 2009. Coach McCarey is looking forward to enhancing the overall athletic experience for the Buccaneers with the support of the Department of Athletics, faculty, and college community.

Contact Information:

Christine McCarey

Alumni Gym

Office: (508) 830-5000 ext. 1229

E-Mail: cmccarey@maritime.edu