At Macalester, leadership is not defined by a title. It is developed through reflection, growth, and action. Scots LEAD represents Macalester Athletics’ commitment to holistic student development, empowering student-athletes to grow as authentic, values-driven leaders who can navigate challenges with confidence and purpose.
Through engaging workshops, team building exercises, and transformative tools such as CliftonStrengths and DISC, student-athletes will be able to identify their core values, describe their strengths, learn to communicate effectively across differences, and build the skills needed to lead both on and off the playing surface. This experience gives the Scots a competitive edge that extends far beyond athletics.
Scots LEAD equips student-athletes with the tools, relationships, and mindset to succeed at Macalester and beyond. It shapes confident, self-aware leaders who live their values, uplift others, and create meaningful impact wherever their journeys take them.
The Scots are ready to lead.
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Contact Scots LEAD staff:
Devyn Smith - Assistant AD, Student-Athlete Success and Development & SAAC Advisor
Mamadou Diallo - Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Assistant Director of Scots LEAD
Wilson Josephson - Assistant Swimming Coach, SAMs Advisor
Jen Jacobsen - Executive Director of Laurie Hamre Center, SAMs Advisor
Taylor Pilot - Assistant Women's Basketball Coach, BIPOCa Advisor
Karen Moberg - Associate Athletic Trainer, PAAM Advisor
Marissa Olson-Guillou - Assistant Women's Soccer Coach, PAAM Advisor
Check out our Student Athlete Leadership Groups:
SAAC: Student Athlete Advisory Committee
PAAM: Pride Athletes at Mac
BIPOCa: Black, Indigenous and People of Color Athletes
