University of Arizona Athletics

Cedric Dempsey C.A.T.S. Program

Honored as the first recipient of the NCAA Division 1A Athletic Directors' Program of Excellence Award, The University of Arizona's C.A.T.S. Program (Commitment to an Athlete's Total Success) is a comprehensive student-athlete support services program. Program areas are designed to assist student-athletes based on individual needs, and to assist in developing the life skills needed over time to lead a healthy, positive and productive life following graduation.

C.A.T.S. ACADEMICS

C.A.T.S. Academics provides customized services to student-athletes for them to achieve academic success. Academic Counselors and Learning Specialists guide a student-athlete in selecting the services that highlight their academic strengths and improve their academic weaknesses.

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C.A.T.S. Student-Athlete Development

Edward T. Bell Jr. C.A.T.S. Student-Athlete Development has been a model program for the past three decades. Arizona has used creative, innovative and effective programming to connect all areas of the student-athlete experience and develop student-athletes in all areas of their lives.

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C.A.T.S. STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

To ensure we have the best-trained athletes in America, by a staff that is leading the industry in cutting edge sport specific training. This vision incorporates individualized, sport specific, cutting edge training, that is tailored to the specific demands of the sport, the individual athletes, and the philosophy of the sport coach.

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C.A.T.S. MEDICAL SERVICES

The mission of C.A.T.S. Medical Services is to provide excellent care to the student-athletes at the University of Arizona. Athletic trainers and physicians work with coaches and the rest of the C.A.T.S. services as an integral part of a student-athlete's total success.

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C.A.T.s. SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY

Clinical and sport psychology services assist student-athletes in addressing personal and performance concerns which might interfere with their ability to be their best in the classroom and on the playing field. Clinical and sport psychology services also provide team workshops and consultations to sport programs.

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