{"id":2708,"date":"2019-12-18T12:13:53","date_gmt":"2019-12-18T17:13:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/starr-commonwealth-new.local\/?page_id=2708"},"modified":"2022-11-30T08:32:59","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T13:32:59","slug":"excel-u","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/starr.org\/excel-u\/","title":{"rendered":"Excel U &#8211; Powered by Starr Commonwealth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-2708\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-2708-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"so-parallax siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2708-0\" data-stretch-type=\"full-stretched\" ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/exceluupdatedheaderblue.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" data-siteorigin-parallax=\"true\" loading=\"eager\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/exceluupdatedheaderblue.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/exceluupdatedheaderblue-600x200.jpg 600w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/exceluupdatedheaderblue-64x21.jpg 64w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/exceluupdatedheaderblue-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/exceluupdatedheaderblue-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/exceluupdatedheaderblue-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/exceluupdatedheaderblue-1080x360.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><div id=\"pgc-2708-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2708-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline panel-first-child panel-last-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-bd00d2e02cc4-2708\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"sow-headline-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"sow-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tExcelU, Powered by Starr Commonwealth\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"decoration\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"decoration-inside\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"sow-sub-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn | Play | Win Together\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2708-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2708-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-2708-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2708-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-2708-1-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>ExcelU<\/b> is an evidence-based school and community curriculum that unifies academic success and health-wellness for students. The curriculum was created and designed by Educated Stars of Tomorrow, LLC., which was founded by former NBA player Willie Burton. Using a multifaceted approach, this curriculum engages both students (Student-Scholars) and student athletes (Scholar-Athletes) to equip them with the necessary tools to maneuver the complexities of student life leading into adulthood.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">ExcelU has partnered with Starr Commonwealth to deliver a dynamic and wide-reaching platform to ensure success for all Student-Scholars and Scholar-Athletes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2708-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2708-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-2708\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/excel-u2.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/excel-u2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/excel-u2-64x56.jpg 64w, https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/excel-u2-300x263.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2708-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2708-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-2708-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2708-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-73fe531748ff-2708\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/excelulearning.com\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tLearn more about ExcelU\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2708-2-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-d9836a65f98e-2708\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"sow-headline-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"sow-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tExcelU is the brainchild of Willie Burton\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"decoration\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"decoration-inside\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2708-2-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O5Tcyets2ek\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2708-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2708-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-2708-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2708-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">ExcelU Program Overview<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Recognizing the urgent need to holistically address the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of student-scholars and scholar-athletes for measurable and consistent increases in traditional performance modalities particularly student academic achievement, ExcelU has as its primary purpose to provide professional development to the stakeholders directly responsible for achieving those goals. ExcelU will address the barriers, as well as the opportunities for student success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2708-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2708-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">ExcelU Curricula Offerings<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li><strong>Championship Drive<\/strong> - Goal setting, visioning success, creating and acting on healthy intentions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Act with Purpose<\/strong> - Problem solving, decision-making, ethical choices and actions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be a Role Model<\/strong> - Mentors vs. role models, finding and being a mentor<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical Well-Being<\/strong> - Nutrition, sleep, injury prevention and recovery, avoidance of performance-enhancing drugs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay Eligible<\/strong> - Organizational, study and time-management skills<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keeping the Right Company<\/strong> - Healthy relationships, resisting influence and persuasion<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manage Burnout<\/strong> - Emotional and mental toughness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2708-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2708-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-2708-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2708-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2708-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-59f942a6cf3c-2708\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/store.starr.org\/Course\/view\/excelu---high-school-1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tPurchase ExcelU - High School\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2708-4-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-2708-4-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-59f942a6cf3c-2708\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ExcelU-HS-Sample.pdf\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tDownload ExcelU - High School Sample\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2708-4-3\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2708-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2708-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-2708-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2708-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">ExcelU - Self-Empowerment &amp; Resiliency<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>The<i>\u00a0Self-Empowerment and Resiliency Program<\/i>\u00a0is designed to help students become more aware of their feelings, emotions and sensations they experience. It promotes self-empowerment, independence, and healthy self-regulation skills for all students. Self-regulation also teaches how the brain and body communicate during adversity on the inside, to foster resilience on the outside. Each lesson guides the student through a path of self discovery that seeks to support the student at maintaining or re-establishing emotional balance and self awareness under any situation.<\/p>\n<p>This program includes a manual for the facilitator, with step-by-step instructions to move through 8 sessions with the adolescent or group, and one\u00a0<i>Self-Empowerment and\u00a0Resiliency Program Workbook<\/i>. You may want to purchase a workbook for each adolescent as it is a great keepsake.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2708-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2708-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Self-Empowerment &amp; Resiliency Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>Learn how individuals, have the ability to build resilience despite adversity.<\/li>\n<li>Learn how stress and trauma affect the brain.<\/li>\n<li>Give students the necessary knowledge and skills for self-awareness at recognizing trauma and fostering resilience while being able to identify difficult emotions.<\/li>\n<li>Help students understand their own social engagement system and what happens inside their bodies during times of dysregulation.<\/li>\n<li>Learn how to think through and beyond emotion.<\/li>\n<li>Practice reflecting on thoughts and how they drive feelings and behavior.<\/li>\n<li>Interpret emotions and express them in a positive and constructive manner.<\/li>\n<li>Learn how grounding techniques help self-regulation.<\/li>\n<li>Learn how to live a self-managed life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2708-5-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Training &amp; Coaching<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Starr's team stands ready to work with your staff to fully implement Self-Empowerment &amp; Resiliency. To get started, request a quote today!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2708-5-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-last-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-59f942a6cf3c-2708\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"mailto:reidd@star.org\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tRequest a quote\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2708-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2708-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-2708-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2708-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2708-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-59f942a6cf3c-2708\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/starr.org\/?post_type=product&#038;p=26856\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tPurchase ExcelU - Self-Empowerment &amp; Resiliency\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2708-6-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-2708-6-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-59f942a6cf3c-2708\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/self-empowerment-sample.pdf\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tDownload ExcelU - Self-Empowerment &amp; Resiliency Sample\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2708-6-3\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2708-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2708-7\" ><div id=\"pgc-2708-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2708-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-headline panel-first-child panel-last-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-headline so-widget-sow-headline-default-88c983caa2b6-2708\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"sow-headline-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"decoration\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"decoration-inside\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2708-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2708-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2708-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"17\" ><div id=\"pl-w611ff86ac3435\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w611ff86ac3435-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w611ff86ac3435-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w611ff86ac3435-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Willie Burton Speaking Engagements<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w611ff86ac3435-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w611ff86ac3435-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w611ff86ac3435-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Willie Burton has dedicated his post-NBA years to changing the lives of children and student-athletes through his dynamic ExcelU curriculum. 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Historically, these issues have been addressed minimally in isolation, if at all. The results have been unnecessary injury and poor overall wellness. Also, poor nutrition has long been recognized as a major hindrance to academic achievement. As a crucial part of a holistic approach to ensure the success of participants, ExcelU has raised the bar in what this means with its Health, Strength and Nutrition component.<\/p>\n<p>Developed in collaboration with nationally renowned specialists in the field, this unequaled component takes a year-long look at the exercises and nutrition needed for each sport that a student might encounter. In addition to addressing the sport in-season, the Health, Strength and Nutrition component looks at out of season as well \u2013 ensuring that each student is equipped with the tools necessary to maximize health and wellness. With this comprehensive resource, coaches are better able to meet the needs of the individual scholar-athlete they serve, parents are more informed to make healthy choices for their families, and students themselves are empowered to self-monitor and improve their physical and nutritional soundness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2708-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2708-12\" ><div id=\"pgc-2708-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2708-12-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2708-12-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-59f942a6cf3c-2708\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/starr.org\/?post_type=product&#038;p=5365\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tPurchase ExcelU - Health, Strength, &amp; Nutrition\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2708-12-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-2708-12-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-button panel-first-child panel-last-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-button so-widget-sow-button-atom-59f942a6cf3c-2708\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"ow-button-base ow-button-align-center\"\n>\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/starr.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/ExcelU-Health-Strength-and-Nutrition-INSTRUCTOR-sample.pdf\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"sowb-button ow-icon-placement-left ow-button-hover\" \t>\n\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tDownload ExcelU - Health, Strength, &amp; Nutrition Sample\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-2708-12-3\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2708-13\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-2708-13\" ><div id=\"pgc-2708-13-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2708-13-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child widgetopts-SO\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">ExcelU - Student-Athlete Playbook<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>A modular and evidence-based program, the Student-Athlete Playbook units address the needs of the whole student and the adults who guide them, with the aim of transformative change that is measurable academically, behaviorally, socially, emotionally, and physically.<\/p>\n<div class=\"woocommerce columns-4 \"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ExcelU is an evidence-based school and community curriculum that unifies academic success and health-wellness for students. 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