Initiated in 1995, the mission of the Cathy & John Pelusi Family Life Skills Program is to prepare student-athletes for success while in college and for life after college. The Associate Athletic Director, Student Athlete Support Services implements and conducts a student-athlete development and life skills program aimed at providing student-athletes an opportunity to prepare for success academically, athletically and in their personal growth and development. Leads and manages life skills team and collaborates within athletics, on campus, in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and with the Pittsburgh community to enhance program efforts.