TCU Soccer Freshman Participate in TCU CHAMPS Etiquette Dinner

New Freshman Brooke Kviz, Kelly Johnson, Kristin Barg, Morgan Lane and Madeline Courvasier all took part in an Etiquette Dinner Tuesday night in the Dutch Meyer Athletic Complex as part of the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program.

Student-athletes learned how to properly order a meal, eat dinner, and use utensils in a business setting. Attendees also learned the importance of RSVPs, writing thank-you letters, and dressing appropriately.

CHAMPS/Life Skills Coordinator Kathy Raines said, "It's common for business meetings and job interviews to happen over a meal, so it's important that our student-athletes learn proper dinner etiquette. As Horned Frogs, we want our student-athletes to be prepared for those situations, and to be outstanding representatives of TCU and the Athletics Department."

Freshman linebacker Blake Roberts said that along with being informative, the dinner showed him how important it is to carry oneself.

"As student-athletes we're all visible," Roberts said. "People know who we are so we need to set an example."

The CHAMPS program, which stands for Challenging Athletes' Minds for Personal Success, focuses on the personal growth and career development of all Horned Frog student-athletes. With programming that addresses issues including alcohol and drug education, personal financial responsibility, leadership development, and several other topics, Raines said the program helps develop well-rounded student-athletes.

"Our student-athletes are exposed to a variety of seminar topics intended to educate them personally and prepare them professionally," Raines said.