University of Richmond Athletics Announces Launch of Spider Performance
Student-Athlete Success Program Focuses on Athletic, Academic, Personal, and Professional Achievement.
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND — University of Richmond Athletics has announced the launch of Spider Performance (SP4), a comprehensive program designed to support Spiders in their pursuit of athletic, academic, personal, and professional achievement.
SP4 is the evolution of longtime performance and development programming geared toward supporting Richmond student-athletes in all areas of their lives. The program provides tools, resources, connections, and support for Spider athletes in competition, in the classroom, and in their careers, with the aim of building champions for life.
“Now more than ever, we need to make sure we are providing our Spiders everything they need to succeed. That means helping them reach their athletic and academic potential while also guiding their growth as individuals and preparing them for life after college sports,” said Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hardt. “Spider Performance is the means through which we ensure the best possible student-athlete experience for every single Spider.”
Spider Performance integrates the Academic Support, Sports Medicine, Leadership, Strength & Conditioning, and Mental Health & Well-Being departments of Richmond Athletics under the mission of helping student-athletes thrive athletically, academically, personally, and professionally. SP4 will be led by Senior Associate Athletics Director for Leadership & Student-Athlete Development Lauren Wicklund.
“This program will have a profound impact on every team, every coach, and every student-athlete at Richmond,” said Wicklund. “SP4 is dedicated to developing champions for life — on the field, in the classroom, and in their communities. In a time of transformation across college athletics, we remain committed to placing well-being, individual development, and excellence at the heart of everything we do, and SP4 is a testament to that mission.”
For more information on Spider Performance and its efforts to promote student-athlete achievement at Richmond, please visit RichmondSpiders.com.