University of Tennessee Athletics
Mission Statement
The mission of VFlight is to holistically develop the University of Tennessee football student-athletes by providing innovative programs and initiatives in the areas of leadership development, personal enhancement, community outreach, and career and professional development. Through VFlight, football student leaders are empowered to embrace their position and platform as members of the Tennessee Football Family to make a positive impact on campus, in the community, and within their families.
The Foundational Pillars of the Program are: reVOLve, inVOLve, and eVOLve
VFlight’s personal growth and leadership development pillar. At Tennessee, everything reVOLves around you, the student-athlete. Our abundant resources and in-depth programs exist to develop a stronger and more confident you, both on and off the field.
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Volunteer Way
- Academics
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Financial Literacy
- Leadership Development
- Mental Health
- Nutrition & Wellness
- Personal Brand Management
- Player Development
- Spiritual Growth
- Strength & Conditioning
VFlight’s community outreach pillar. The bond between Tennessee Football and the Knoxville community as well as the entire state of Tennessee is an unbreakable one. The strongest communities always have heavy investment from valued community members. At Tennessee, we empower our football student-athletes to get inVOLved in both campus and community engagement initiatives. We also encourage them to develop lasting roots in Knoxville and Tennessee for the rest of their lives. We strive to demonstrate servant leadership, providing student-athletes with opportunities in civic engagement. Whether it is in the local community, or across the world, the Volunteer Spirit aims to develop cultural competencies through sustainable service initiatives. Creating positive change and practicing servant leadership is the Volunteer Way.
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Volunteer Way
- Healthy Lifestyle Programs
- Holiday Giving Initiatives
- International Service Trips
- Knoxville Initiatives
- NCAA Engagements
- Non-Profit Partnerships
- SEC Collaborations
- Statewide Partnerships
- Virtual Outreach
- Youth Mentoring
VFlight’s career and professional development pillar. The cornerstone of the football student-athlete experience on Rocky Top is preparing our student-athletes for life in the real world. We want our players to identify and grow in their professional calling. Whether the focus is on pursuing purposeful employment or entering the NFL, this pillar ensures each young man is prepared for success in life through internships, job shadowing opportunities, career tours, developmental workshops, and more. This is where our football student-athletes eVOLve and launch a successful life!
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Volunteer Way
- Agent Education
- Career Conversations with Industry Leaders
- Career Fairs
- Career Tours
- Entrepreneurship Exposure
- Internships and Micro-internships
- Networking Events
- NFL Preparation
- Professional Development Appointments
- Professional Development Workshops
