University of Delaware Athletics
Building Leaders Utilizing Education (BLUE) is an award-winning four-year educational curriculum supporting our student-athletes’ transition into their collegiate experience through their transition out of sport after graduation. The program outcomes include Developing Leaders; Promoting Lifelong Health & Wellbeing; and Optimizing Career Readiness & Lifelong Employability.
All student-athletes and spirit team members participate in a number of programs, workshops, and activities to assist them in becoming their best selves as Blue Hens now and after they graduate.
2021 N4A Model Practices Award Winner for Student-Athlete Development
KEY FIGURES:
- 97% report LEARNING SOMETHING NEW
- 99% report CONFIDENCE in talking about their personal leadership style and strengths
- 90% feel BLUE benefits their student-athlete experience and SUPPORTS THEIR PERSONAL SUCCESS
- 81% report feeling PREPARED to begin opportunities outside of athletics
As part of the BLUE program, student-athletes receive NIL education surrounding the following areas:
- Personal Brand
- Financial Literacy
- Leadership Development
- Career Readiness
- Networking
- Entrepreneurship
