"Soar to Success" Inspires Student-Athletes to Grow and Lead
Taneka Rubin with student-athletes in the Soar to Success program.
About This Feature
Montverde Academy News recently published an article highlighting Taneka’s work in Soar to Success.
The story covers:
Soar Sessions
Through powerful “Soar Sessions,” Coach Rubin guides each team in building confidence, accountability, and a championship mindset.
"Soar Sessions give our athletes the tools to respond in big moments,” shared Coach Rubin. “We use this time to develop the person behind the player...”
Three Initiatives:
Adopt-a-Classroom Program, where Montverde Academy’s national boys basketball team “adopted” a Lower School classroom for a semester of fun, connection, and mentorship.
Lunch with the ADs, where student-athletes from different teams sit at a roundtable discussion with our athletic directors.
Community engagement through volunteerism, like Diversity Fest and Love4Volley.
Impact & Results
“The sessions have been extremely effective and something my team has definitely taken and ran with,” said softball team member Elena Friedman. “We’ve started using the championship mindset to hold each other accountable while also being vulnerable with each other. All in all, Coach Taneka’s sessions have helped our leadership skills and developed our team chemistry.”
-Elena Friedman
softball team member
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Soar to Success" Inspires Student-Athletes to Grow and Lead
Key Quote
“I had a great time connecting with the younger students. Seeing them so excited to see me and having conversations with them made it an unforgettable experience.”
- Malachi Booker
National basketball team member
