LEADERSHIP + CHARACTER
DEVELOPMENT
The IJGA Captain Program offers
committed students a dynamic peer
leadership opportunity. As role models
on and off the course, IJGA Captains lead
by example in all they do. Chosen through
a highly selective process of application
and interview, Captains are the first to
volunteer to help student life team
members, golf coaches and one another –
in matters big and small. Leading initiatives
in community program and service,
Captains go out of their way to positively
influence Academy life. They lead a student
council, collecting feedback from their peers
and, when necessary, creating solutions to
make IJGA even better than it already is.
Captains selflessly serve their community
because giving back is innate to their
character. While the position is voluntary,
the benefits are forever. Not only do
Captains gain the memorable experiences
they do, but they also participate in a
leadership devel opment curriculum that
helps each critically examine and improve
their leadership skills. The Captain program
is all about leadership today for a better
tomorrow.
The WAVES Character Program
IJGA exists to empower young adolescents
as engaged citizens of an ever changing,
complex global society. As such, more than
golf, more than school, IJGA must ensure
the positive character development of all
students. IJGA achieves this aim through
the implementation of its WAVES Character
Program. The WAVES Character Program
extends the course of the school year and
provides students with many opportunities
for individual and team development. While
the activities and assignments change
throughout the course of the year, every
WAVES activity is designed to be an
engaging, challenging and transformative
learning opportunity. By delving into topics
such as integrity, honesty, ethics, gratitude,
conflict resolution, communication skills,
students giving their all to this program
and its many challenges, will be better
poised to navigate their student-athlete
journeys with greater confidence,
conviction and commitment. Altogether,
as a result of their IJGA WAVES experience,
IJGA students will depart the academy
well equipped to navigate life’s challenges,
trials and tribulations.
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