Created by an NBA Legend + Educator
ExcelU was founded by former NBA player Willie Burton. Willie is a current NBA record holder who played for the Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, San Antonio Spurs, and Charlotte Hornets. Currently, Wilie is on the Board of Directors at the Michigan Physical Fitness Foundation and in 2020 was appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to the Michigan Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports.
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CurriculA
Designed to equip adults with evidence-based tools and resources to help elementary, middle, and high school students maneuver the complexities of student life, aide in positive decision-making, and achieve their goals.
CORE CURRICULUM
Eight modules uniquely designed to engage students in academics, problem solving, goal setting, coping, and health, strength and nutrition.
- Facilitator Training
- Grade-Level Specific Facilitator Manuals and Presentation Materials
- Grade-Level Specific Student Playbooks
REGULATION AND RESILIENCE
Explains the importance self-awareness, regulation, and resilience plays in driving the success their students wish to see for themselves.
- Facilitator Training
- Facilitator Manual
- Student Playbook
HEALTH, STRENGTH, AND NUTRITION
A comprehensive curriculum to improve student performance in the areas of nutritional habits, speed, improved strength, agility, and explosion.
- Facilitator Manual that includes Student-Athlete Worksheets and Comprehensive Sport-Specific Strength Programs
Academic Success + Health/Wellness
An evidence-based school and community curriculum that unifies academic success and health-wellness for students
