Ball State University Athletics
Football Announces 2015 Leadership Council
January 26, 2015 | Football
Ball State head football coach Pete Lembo has announced the 2015 Leadership Council, which was created to maximize the student-athlete's input into football program operations.
This year's Leadership Council is as follows:
Redshirt Freshman – David Morrison
Sophomores – Dedrick Cromartie, Darian Green, Jordan Hogue, Corey Lacanaria, Jack Milas, Vinnie Palazeti, Kevin Willis
Juniors – Dae'Shaun Hurley, Aaron Taylor, Teddy Williamson
Seniors -- Dylan Curry, Ben Ingle, Jacob Richard, Chris Shillings, Darnell Smith, Nick Traub
PURPOSE: The Leadership Council was created to maximize our players' input into everyday football program operations. The group meets on Monday nights during the season with Coach Pete Lembo to discuss issues and make decisions that can improve the football program. There are also meetings in the spring semester, typically on Wednesdays. The meetings are a great source of feedback for the coaching staff from the players and vice versa. A major bi-product of the Council is the development of leadership and communication skills in our student-athletes.
MEMBERS: Our entire team participates in leadership development sessions in the spring semester and during preseason camp. During preseason, we ask each player to vote for three representatives from his class. Once these players are selected, the representatives meet with Coach Lembo and the captains on Monday nights. All representatives must be in good academic standing.
ANNUAL PROJECTS/TOPICS:
Equipment/Recruit Weekends/Host Activities
Team Travel/Spring Practice/Spring Game Itinerary
Team Covenant/Team Morale/Discipline Issues
Volunteer/Charity Activities/Summer Jobs/Internships
Campus Visibility Activities/Yearly Program Theme
Academic Progress/Support/Leadership Development and Strategies
Fall Practice Organization/Offseason Workouts/Summer Workouts
