Dartmouth Peak Performance
8/14/2022 8:08:00 PM | Peak Performance
Getting Started
Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2) is a comprehensive program designed to position student-athletes to achieve the highest levels of physical, intellectual, and personal growth during their careers at Dartmouth. Our collaborative approach is centered on providing the premier student-athlete experience through promoting holistic development, driving a championship culture, and building leaders for life.
DP2 serves as an umbrella for the integration of services and resources to help Big Green student-athletes pursue excellence in all areas of their lives. We take pride in helping people win on and off the proverbial playing fields, but our ultimate goal is to use the opportunities we have through sport to help our Dartmouth student-athletes build skills, habits, values, and relationships that last far longer than their years in a Dartmouth uniform.
Getting Started with DP2:
ACADEMIC SUPPORT: The DP2 Academic Support team of Liz Johnson (Liz.Johnson@dartmouth.edu; schedule here: https://calendly.com/lizjohnsondp2) and Stacey Bridges (Stacey.M.Bridges@dartmouth.edu; schedule here: https://calendly.com/staceybridges) are here to help with academic advising, course selection discussions, study skill/time management development, D-planning, and connecting you with campus resources.
STUDENT-ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT: Liz Johnson, Assistant Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Development, helps student-athletes through the transitions to college and beyond. Through thoughtful, intentional, and strategic planning, DP2 Student-Athlete Development offers Big Green student-athletes with yearly goals, expectations, and collaborative programming to "Guide their Growth" at Dartmouth. We ensure that pivotal transitional moments are supported by resources and staff that center community building in the pursuit of personal and professional development. Schedule Career or Person Growth meetings with Liz.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Lori McBride (lori.mcbride@dartmouth.edu), Associate Athletics Director for External Relations oversees DP2 Career Connections and works closely with Liz Johnson, Assistant Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Development, and The Center for Professional Development (CPD). The CPD supports all Dartmouth undergraduates in exploring career interests, identifying strengths and opportunities, applying for jobs and internships, preparing for interviews, and learning about the professional world. All student-athletes are encouraged to log into Handshake system and create a profile. Handshake provides access to CPD workshops, coaching appointments, how-to guides, and internship resources, as well as targeted invitations to employer events/opportunities that may match students' unique interests.Â
LEADERSHIP AND MENTAL PERFORMANCE: Stephen Gonzalez, Ph.D., CMPC, Assistant Athletics Director for Leadership and Mental Performance, oversees mental performance training and experiential learning activities for the Big Green teams. He meets with student-athletes for one-on-one coaching sessions for student-athletes focusing leadership development and mental skills training. Click Here to schedule an individual Mental Performance Meeting or Leadership Consultation.
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SPORT & COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY: The DP2 Sport & Counseling Psychology program provides comprehensive psychological services for student athletes to promote mental health, wellness, and performance excellence. The program is part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary relationship between DP2 and the Dartmouth College Counseling Center with a mission to provide high quality, inclusive, and culturally sensitive care to student-athletes. In addition to team consultations, DP2's Sport Psychologist, Dr. Mark Hiatt provides confidential, individual counseling and performance consultations focusing on whatever performance, wellness, or mental health topics are most relevant to the student-athletes. Please call Dartmouth College Counseling Center at 603.646.9442 to make an appointment. Student-athletes can request to make an individual DP2 appointment with Dr. Hiatt, or a counseling appointment with any of the fourteen other counselors and two psychiatrists. Dr. Hiatt and his counseling colleagues are located at the Dartmouth College Counseling Center on the 2nd floor of Dick Hall's House, 7 Rope Ferry Road, Hanover, NH 03755.
Emergencies: To speak to the Counselor-on-Call 603-646-3333. For life-threatening emergencies please call 911 for immediate help or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.Â
All services are provided free to currently enrolled Dartmouth student-athletes.
SPORTS MEDICINE: The Dartmouth Sports Medicine Department serves the primary athletic health care needs of the men's and women's intercollegiate athletes. For more information please visit the website at https://students.dartmouth.edu/health-service/sports-medicine/about-sports-medicine. To web book a visit directly, follow the instructions below:
 - Log into the Health Portal
 - Navigate to "Appointments" in the menu.
  - Click "Schedule an appointment."
SPORTS NUTRITION: DP2 Sports Nutrition is focused on fueling performance, enhancing recovery, and improving health and well-being. Beth Wolfgram, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS (Beth.Wolfgram@dartmouth.edu), DP2 Sports Dietitian and Coordinator of Nutrition Programs, and Carly Orlacchio, MS, RD, (Carly.R.Orlacchio@dartmouth.edu) Sports Nutrition Fellow, are currently available for team and individual consultation.
Web-booking is available for meetings in Davis Varsity House, Dick's House, or Zoom:
 - Log into the Health Portal
 - Navigate to "Appointments" in the menu.
  - Click "Schedule an appointment."
 - Select "Sports Nutrition".
 The DP2 Fueling Station operates out of the Floren Varsity weightroom during all hours the building is open.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING: We empower student-athletes with the knowledge, skills, and experience required to reach their individual and team objectives. The six full-time strength & conditioning coaches create year round training programs using scientifically based methods to maximize individual athletic potential. The training protocol and atmosphere will ensure that each student athlete at Dartmouth is physically and mentally prepared to meet the demands of their respective sport. We are dedicated to our student-athletes developing a relentless work ethic and preparing to be a champion. The Floren Varsity weightroom is open for organized team lifts and individual training, drop in or talk to your strength and conditioning coach.
