The 'Runner Ready Program is designed to take a holistic approach towards developing CSU Bakersfield student-athletes as they prepare for life within and beyond athletics. 

The Scholar-Athlete Leadership Academy (SALA)- An annual three-day event that provides professional and personal life-skills training to selected leadership from each varsity sports team. The Leadership Academy features guest speakers from CSU Bakersfield and the greater Bakersfield community. 

Women Influencing the Next Generation through Sports (W.I.N.G.S.)- A program founded in 2015, W.I.N.G.S is designed to provided mentorship and personal development programming for all female student-athletes and CSU Bakersfield. WINGS is a "Pay It Forward" program is designed to provide student-athletes mentorship and guidance by pairing a student-athlete with a female leader in the Bakersfield community.

Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) -  exists Comprised of leadership from each varsity team, S.A.A.C. members are tasked with assisting in overall student-athlete experience by promoting event and training opportunities, protecting student-athlete welfare and fostering a positive student-athlete image. SAAC demonstrates leadership on-campus and within the community by performing a multitude of community services events and other special events.


Contact Information:
Ronald "Doc" Waller, `Runner Ready Program Coordinator
(661) 654-2866 or rwaller1@csub.edu