WELCOME TO BRONCOLIFE 2.0! ONCE A BRONCO, ALWAYS A BRONCO
We’re proud to introduce the BroncoLife 2 0 Quarterly Newsletter, your inside look at how Boise State Athletics is preparing student-athletes for life after sport. By sharing these updates, we aim to show how your support helps us ready student-athletes to succeed in their careers, lead in their communities, and carry the Bronco spirit wherever they go.
Each edition will spotlight programming that builds interpersonal and professional skills, strengthens financial literacy and develops leadership attributes both on and off the field You’ll also see how BroncoLife is creating meaningful opportunities for student-athletes to engage with the Boise community and form connections that last well beyond their playing days.
These connections reinforce our belief: Once a Bronco, Always a Bronco.
Which brings us to a new partnership with Varsity B and bringing studentathlete development and alumni engagement under the same direction This collaboration marks an important step forward in creating an intentional, seamless and unified experience that supports Broncos during their time on campus and long after graduation.
As part of this collaboration, we are launching a new mentorship program that pairs current student-athletes with Varsity B alumni This initiative will provide Broncos with valuable guidance, career insight and real-world perspectives as they prepare for life beyond sport, all while giving alumni a purposeful and meaningful way to stay connected and invest in the next generation of Broncos.
VARSITY B MEMBERS HOST CAREER EXPLORATION
Preparing student-athletes for life after collegiate sport is a cornerstone to our developmental programming.This summer, we took the Football team out into the TreasureValley to meet former athletes who are building notable resumes in both the corporate and civic spaces
They got a behind-the-scenes look at companies like ESI,Teleo, Boise Fire,TOK, and Micron; touring their facilities and hearing firsthand from company leaders.The experience provided foundational understanding for career paths, workplace expectations and thevital transfer their athletic experience can play to a professional role
uplift those around them
At the Juvenile Detention Center, Broncos spent time talking with youth, sharing their stories and serving as role models, offering encouragement. They helped distribute meals through local school Summer Lunch Programs, ensuring that children in the community had access to healthy food during the summer break
Members of the team celebrated a dedicated Bronco fan by visiting her on her 103rd birthday, a reminder of how the Bronco spirit truly spans generations In partnership with BelongCo. Orga i i hi h i di id l i h special needs, players hosted a day l h d hi hli hti th ifyin
SUMMER RECAP 2025
Boise State Soccer proudly welcomed Kennedy Cox to the Bronco family through Team IMPACT, a national organization that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college athletic teams. These partnerships create long-term, life-changing experiences that enrich the lives of both the child and the student-athletes.
Kennedy recently celebrated her signing day, making her an official member of the Bronco Soccer team The entire program is thrilled to have her energy, positivity, and resilience woven into the team culture.
MORE THAN AN ATHLETE
SAAC LEADERSHIP RETREAT
The summer wrapped with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) gathering representatives together to begin work on their personal growth and collaboration as student leaders in the Department
Student-athletes explored their individual leadership styles through interactive activities, then met in groups to discuss how those strengths could benefit both their teams and the greater studentathlete population.
The retreat emphasized practical ways to “show up” as leaders—whether that’s fostering accountability and effective communication, building inclusive environments or helping SAAC drive meaningful initiatives for all Broncos
BL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
This summer, 10 Bronco student-athletes stepped into a professional settings across the department. Through 900 plus hours and curriculum built, hands-on learning and guided class discussions, participants gained realworld skills and career confidence.
Key components of the internship included: Professional Interviews – Screening + feedback, followed by field-specific secondary interviews with hosts and mentors.
Placement Simulation – Hiring letters, HR onboarding, and real-world paperwork practice.
Classroom Development – Weekly sessions on career planning, professional goal setting, communication skills, and personal reflection
Resume Building – Refined resumes tailored to highlight athletic strengths and align with future career goals.
KICK OFF THE SCHOOL YEAR
BRONCOLIFE / BRONCOPRO COLLAB
We kicked off the year with a joint Orientation for both new and returning student-athletes on key resources and professional development tools
Sessions included Authentic NIL-Things to Know, a BroncoLife Core Values workshop, Financial Education, Social Media 101, and Crafting Professional Intros & Elevator Pitches.
WELCOME BACK BBQ
The start of the fall semester was met with excitement at our annual kick-off event We welcomed new student-athletes, celebrated friendly reunions, and felt the incredible energy and anticipation for the year of competition to come
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
9/7 - International Student-Athlete Welcome
9/6 & 7 - Soccer Alumni Reunion
9/5 - Celebrate Extra Yard for Teachers
9/17 - Serving Up Wishes w/ Make A Wish, Idaho
9/19 - Faculty Program Kickoff
OCTOBER
Fridays - Resumes, Job Search, LinkedIn
10/15 - Campus Career Fair
10/17 &18 - Volleyball Alumni Reunion
CAMPUS TOURS
To help new Broncos feel at home, BroncoLife also led campus tours during their first few days on i d hl ld i kl
STAY UP TO DATE
TBD - Fostering Future Broncos, an event for Foster Families
NOVEMBER
11/1 - 2000 Football Team Alumni Reunion
11/5 - BroncoLife 101: Intro to Networking & Etiquette Dinner 11/17 - BroncoLife 401: Planning for Health + Identity After Sport
MORE THAN AN ATHLETE MORE THAN AN ATHLETE
