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Welcome to the Panther Game Plan Life Skills Page

The Panther Game Plan: A Game Plan for Success

The mission of the Panther Game Plan is to provide a holistic experience for Pitt student-athletes utilizing educational, athletic and community resources and to prepare them for success during and after their collegiate experience.

Panther Game Plan Commitments:

Initiated in 1995 as one of the pilot programs in the NCAA Champs Life Skills Program, The Panther Game Plan continues to expand its commitment to the offerings and opportunities in the following areas:

  • Academic Achievement

  • Athletic Achievement

  • Career Development and Graduate School Preparation

  • Community Service

  • Personal Development

  • Health and Wellness

  • Leadership and Character Development

  • Financial Education
  • Panther Game Plan Organization

    The University of Pittsburgh offers Pitt student-athletes programming in order to enrich their experiences at the University. Joining the Athletics Department in these efforts are the Academic Support Service for Student Athletes (ASSSA), the School of Education, the University Orthopedics, the Career Services Office, the Student Health Services Education Office, the Pitt Alumni Association, and the Varsity Letter Club.

    Hearst Life Skills Resource Center

    Recently opened in 2008, the Hearst Life Skills Resource Center is the location of life skills staff offices, the Career and Graduate School Resource Room, as well as the Hearst Life Skills Conference Room.

    Student-athletes utilize this space for career and graduate school research and development, individual meetings with the life skills staff, SAAC officer meetings and small group study sessions.

    3719 Terrace St.
    Hearst Life Skills Resource Center
    3060 Petersen Events Center
    Pittsburgh, PA 15261

    Life Skills Staff

    Penny SemaiaDirector of Life Skills
    Charles SmallAssistant Director of Life Skills
    Abbi TerveerCareer/Life Skills Coordinator for Student-Athletes
    Panther Game Plan Academy Intern
    Panther Game Plan Academy Intern