COLLEGE READINESS & CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT - 7 PRINCIPLES OF SUCCESS (Curriculum Handbook - 5th Edition) - Softcover

Cross, Coach Dan

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798998842115

Publisher: Cross Academy LMS, 2025

Synopsis

Bridge to Success: Life Skills for Young Professionals is a dynamic and empowering course guide designed to help students and emerging leaders develop the mindset, character, and skills necessary to build a successful future. Centered around 7 core principles of success, this curriculum provides practical strategies in leadership, communication, goal-setting, and personal development.

Through engaging lessons and reflective exercises, readers are encouraged to explore their values, define who they want to become, and take intentional steps toward that vision. This course challenges students to ask, "Who am I, and what do I want for my life?"-a foundational question that sets the stage for all personal and professional growth.

Ideal for classroom use or independent study, this workbook-style resource fosters critical thinking, self-awareness, and the confidence to create a meaningful and purpose-driven life. Whether preparing for college, career, or personal milestones, Bridge to Success helps learners chart a path forward with clarity and determination.

Author Details:
Coach Dan Cross — University of Florida Hall of Fame basketball player turned educator and advocate — has transformed his passion for sports into a powerful life skills curriculum designed to help youth achieve higher education and thrive beyond it.

With a proven 99.9% success rate, his program has guided thousands of students to achieve academic achievements, build confidence, and unlock opportunities for a brighter future.

This unique curriculum blends the discipline of athletics with essential life lessons, preparing young people not just for the next level of education, but for life itself.

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About the Author

Dan Cross is a University of Florida Hall of Fame basketball member who played point guard for the first Gator basketball team ever to advance to the Final Four. While at Florida, he was awarded many accolades, including two-time All-American, 1995 UF Male Athlete of the Year as well as John Wooden Player of the Year Candidate. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in communication. Dan is the founder of an online learning Life Skills course curriculum company called Cross Academy LM that serves public and private education institutions. Dan recognized a critical gap: many young people students leave school without the essential tools needed to navigate life's challenges and opportunities. Dan's Journey = Real-World WisdomThrough his experiences on the court and in the boardroom, Dan developed a unique perspective on what it truly takes to succeed: not just talent or education, but a deep understanding of self-awareness, financial responsibility, communication, emotional resilience, and leadership. The Dan Cross Life Skill Program is built on these pillars, offering a structured environment where youth can build the skill sets that matter most.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cross Academy LMS
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798998842115
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 24