Salisbury University's Department of Athletics proudly announces the launch of
The Sea Gull Leadership Academy, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to empower student-athletes with the leadership, life, and career readiness skills they need to thrive both during and after college.
The Sea Gull Leadership Academy is made possible through generous funding from
Pohanka Automotive Group of Salisbury, a longtime supporter of both education and community advancement.
Each year, a
select cohort of 25-30 sophomore student-athletes will be selected to participate in a structured, three-year journey of development. The program is built around four core pillars:
- Leadership Development & Team Dynamics
- Personal Growth & Life Skills
- Career & Financial Readiness
- Community Engagement & Networking
Year One Curriculum
The inaugural cohort will participate in:
- Fall sessions on and Self-Awareness & Productivity and Mental Health & Performance
- Spring sessions on Being a Better Teammate & Team Leader and Community Involvement & Impact
- Two all-student-athlete sessions open to all Sea Gull varsity athletes: Building Your Personal Brand and Leveraging Athletic Experience in the Business World
- An annual job & internship fair exclusively for SU varsity and club student-athletes and department-affiliated student employees
Years two and three will focus on job preparedness, financial knowledge, life skills and community engagement, among other topics.
Salisbury Athletics is please to announce the inaugural cohort for the Sea Gull Leadership Academy:
Baseball –Jackson Inman
Men's Lacrosse – Mike Leahy
Women's Golf – Cailin McCoy
Men's Golf – Ben Bowen
Women's Soccer – Callie Chesney, Sidney Ziegler
Men's Swimming – Aidan Loehr
Women's Swimming – Jenna Krawlzik
Men's Soccer – Martin Parrish
Volleyball – Annabelle Weis
Field Hockey – Devon DeGregory
Football – Matthew Hauptman, Phil Smith
Men's Basketball – Leo Ferry
Women's Basketball – Kisa Lilly, Remy Tolar
Women's Tennis – Gibelle Beaujon
Men's Tennis – Bobby Stabile
Softball – Erin Doherty
Women's XC/TF – Hayden Adams, Emma Smyser, Savannah Trice
Men's XC/TF – Justin Freeman, Jadon Gaines
Women's Lacrosse – Leah Doy
"The Sea Gull Leadership Academy represents our commitment to developing the whole student—athletically, academically, and socially," said
Monica Polizzi, Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation. "Thanks to the support of Pohanka Automotive Group, we're able to give our student-athletes tools that will serve them in the classroom, in competition, and in their future careers."
"Pohanka is proud to support an initiative that aligns so strongly with our values—leadership, community, and lifelong learning," said
Sandy Angello-Fitzgerald, Dealer Operator of Pohanka Automotive Group of Salisbury. "We believe in empowering the next generation, and this program is a perfect way to do that."
The Sea Gull Academy Leadership officially launches this month, with an inaugural cohort of 25 sophomore student-athletes.
About Pohanka Automotive Group of Salisbury
With deep roots in the Eastern Shore, Pohanka Automotive Group is committed to driving community growth through education, philanthropy, and partnerships that support youth development and career readiness.
